Kris Wilkes Commits to UCLA

Posted Nov 13, 2016
A Sunday press conference at his school went as expected, and five-star forward Kris Wilkes announced his commitment to the UCLA Bruins. The No. 18 overall prospect selected the Bruins over Illinois and Indiana. Head Coach Steve Alford as well as Assistant Coach Ed Schilling made it a focus to recruit Wilkes as hard as possible for several years. Alford and Schilling both have roots in Indiana. (Scout.com)

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