Coveted basketball recruit Jefferson picks Duke
Power forward ranked nation's No. 21 recruit
Published On: May 16 2012 09:59:49 AM EDT
Duke added an important piece to its 2012 recruiting class when Amile Jefferson, a power forward from Philadelphia, committed to the Blue Devils.
The 6-8 Jefferson, who is ranked as the nation's No. 21 recruit by Scout.com and was a McDonald's All-American as a senior at Friends Central High School, had considered Kentucky, North Carolina State, Ohio State and Villanova.
As a senior, Jefferson averaged 19 points and 10 rebounds a game.