Islander Makes Decision
One of the nation's best kept secrets in the 2004 class, Derrick Low a 6-foot-1, 176-pound point-guard from Iolani School in Honolulu (HI) recently told RivalsHoops that he had a list of four favorites.
Gonzaga, Hawaii, Utah, and Washington State were the finalists for the talented Islander and Low claimed offers from all except the Zags.
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Last night Low, who is currently rated the nation’s 140th best player in the prestigious Rivals150, decided to end his recruitment and commit to Dick Bennett and his Washington State program.
“Derrick called Coach Bennett and his staff last night and told them he was going to be a Cougar,” Low’s father Kenneth told RivalsHoops this morning. “He is glad to have the whole recruiting process behind and now he can concentrate on getting ready for his senior season and college.”
Although Low plays his high school ball away from the mainland he still managed to catch the eye of several recruiters this summer while playing with the Hawaii Raiders at the Big Time Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Low also put on an impressive performance at the Nike camp held in July. He displayed the ability to make good decisions while running the point and also played solid defense.
Washington State has recruited Low the hardest and as a result the Cougars have been among his favorites throughout the recruiting process.
“Washington State has shown me the most attention and they make you feel real comfortable when you talk with their staff," Low said. "Coach Bennett is a good guy and he coaches the same style of basketball that I'm used to playing."
Last season at Iolani Low, who has 2.3 GPA and scored 1040 on his SAT, averaged 14 points and eight assists per contest.