Michigan Prep Star Selects UVa

Virginia’s men’s basketball program kept its commitment run rolling, adding a commitment today from 6-5, 175-pound shooting guard prospect Brian Moten out of Christian Center Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio. He will sign with Virginia in November.

“Yes, he committed to Virginia today,” Christian Center Academy Head Coach Travis McAvene said.

Moten transferred into the Academy from Arthur Hills High School (Saginaw, MI), where he averaged 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists last season as a senior. An excellent shooter, Moten finished 5th in the voting for the Mr. Basketball award in the state of Michigan following last season.

“Brian’s just a pure shooter,” McAvene said. “He’s a natural 2. I certainly think he’s one of the better outside shooters in the country. He’s got to be one of the Top 20 shooting guards in the country.”

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