One of the nation's most underrated post prospects, 7-foot 265 pound senior center Robbie Jackson from Aberdeen, MD has apparently made his college decision. He appears to be headed to the Big East, though a prep school detour is all but guaranteed.

When you're hot, you're hot. Jay Wright's Villanova Wildcats are finding that success sells in the world of college basketball recruiting, and as they keep winning and moving up in the polls, the commitments keep coming.

Jackson is the latest to pick Villanova, less than a week after 6-foot-5 senior guard Bilal Benn gave them a verbal. They are going to have to wait another year for Jackson to appear on campus, though.

"(assistant coach) Ed Pinckney from Villanova has really shown a strong interest in Robbie," said Aberdeen coach Richard Hart. "He's going to Villanova, but we need to get the prep school situation worked out."

Jackson has averaged 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks per game this season. Aberdeen began their playoff run tonight with an 84-42 second round win over North Harford.

"I think it's a good fit. Ed relates to him," Hart continued. "He's a quiet kid coming out of his shell, a lot like Ed was at the same age. Ed is looking forward to mentoring him."

Hart told us that they will plan a formal announcement after the season is over.

Jackson is an intriguing prospect with good hands, the ability to run the floor, and good skills in the paint. A guy with lots of tools who is just scratching the surface of his potential.

"He was never an athlete before he started playing hoops three years ago," Hart explained. "When he started playing you could see that he was not clumsy. He picked up the game quickly. He shoots and passes it well, and has great court vision."

"He'll improve a lot when he gets his body in shape. He's 100% better now than he was at first. He could barely make it up and down the floor. Next year a conditioning program will really help his talent shine through. His upside is way up there. Villanova saw it, and that's why they became interested."

Penn state, South Florida, Virginia Tech, Georgia, George Mason, and Auburn had shown the most interest in Jackson.