Five-star power forward Lauri Markkanen commits to Arizona
Posted Oct 17, 2015
Five-star power forward Lauri Markkanen verbally committed to Arizona Saturday morning during his official visit. "I think I have a chance to go play against great guys every day in practice," Markkanen said. "I think I can get minutes here. I like everything I see here." Prior to visiting Arizona, Markkanen visited Utah and North Carolina. Both of those official visits were within the last week.
(Scout.com)
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