Dayton transfer Koby Brea, considered the best shooter in college basketball and coming off a historic season, has committed to Kentucky, he told ESPN on Wednesday.
«Growing up, I was told I was dreaming too big whenever I'd say my dream was to play for the University of Kentucky,» Brea said. «I feel like God does everything for a reason, and He has put me in a position where I'm able to play for my dream school in my last year of college, while playing for something bigger than myself.»
Brea picked Kentucky over a list of schools that included Duke, North Carolina, Kansas and UConn.
«In this process, everything moves so quickly,» Brea said. «It was important for me to take my time and prioritize what I needed to take this next step in my career. I feel fortunate to have had these incredible schools recruit me to be a part of their program. And I am proud to commit to my dream school and become a Kentucky Wildcat.»
Brea hit 100 3-pointers last season while making 50% of his attempts, the only player in the college game to even come close to that feat. Only three players in college basketball history have done the same: Salim Stoudamire (2005), Mike Iuzzolino (1991) and Steve Kerr (1988).
Brea said playing for new Kentucky coach Mark Pope, whose BYU team ranked third in college basketball in 3-pointers attempted last season, is a natural fit for his style of play.
«His style of play complements my strengths as a basketball player,» Brea said. «He's proven to be one of the best when it comes to utilizing the 3-pointer. There's nobody in college basketball who can shoot off the catch, off the bounce and off the move all together the way I do.»
Brea, who recently measured 6-foot-7, was named the Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the
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