Three-star 2010 prospect Michael Perez out of Tucson (Ariz.) Pueblo Magnet High School was recently cleared academically by the NCAA Clearinghouse, and was quickly scooped up by the UTEP Miners.

Originally committed to St. John's, Perez opted for UTEP following a visit to the school.

Perez is a 6-foot-3, high flying shooting guard who had a strong summer for the Compton Magic.