Calvary’s Uyaelunmo commits to play at USC

FORT LAUDERDALE — This summer, 7-foot center Victor Uyaelunmo found a new home for his senior year of high school, transferring to Calvary Christian fromMiami Gulliver Prep.

After moving one county to the north, he has now decided to spend his college basketball career outwest.

Uyaelunmo, a four-star prospect who until recently was ranked No. 84 in the country by ESPN among Class of 2017 prospects, committed to Southern Cal on Friday at an event at his school, surrounded by family,

Uyaelunmo chose the Trojans overTennessee and Vanderbilt.

“Itwas the best fit for me academically and athletically,” Uyaelunmo said. “The basketball coaches really wanted me to come, and I thought itwas the best place for me.

“They told me how they were going to use me, and they have a couple of guys leaving this year, so I just fit in right.”

Anelite defender and rim protector, Uyaelunmo issolid in the post on offense and can also step out and shoot the three. coaches and teammates.