JaQuori McLaughlin to Oregon State: Beavers Land 4-Star Guard Prospect

Oregon State's backcourt got a boost Friday, as combo guard JaQuori McLaughlin committed to the Beavers, per Scout.com's Josh Gershon. 

The 6'3" guard out of Gig Harbor, Washington, is the third-best prospect from the state, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He is also ranked 14th at his position and 89th overall in the 2016 class. 

This isn't the first time he's committed to Oregon State, according to Gershon. Two years ago, McLaughlin announced he would be going to Corvallis, only to decommit after coach Craig Robinson was dismissed. In November 2014, he committed to Washington, but he reopened his recruitment in May of this year. 

McLaughlin discussed his decision with Gershon:

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The biggest reason is the people that are going to be there when I’m there. I love the coaching staff; I love coach Tinkle and have built a great trust with him. I really like the players and think playing with them could be a really good thing.

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McLaughlin has shown throughout his career at Peninsula High School that he is a multifaceted scorer who can put the ball in the basket from anywhere on the floor. He also showed that he is capable of taking over a game as well. Peninsula Basketball showcased highlights from his 38-point performance back in February:

McLaughlin holds a nice jumper and isn't afraid to put the ball on the floor and drive to the rim, but his game isn't just about scoring. Rivals.com's Eric Bossi sees a lot of potential in him:

It's been quite a couple of years for Oregon State when it comes to recruiting. According to Gershon, the Beavers brought in one of their best classes in school history in 2015, landing three top-100 prospects in Stephen Thompson Jr., Tres Tinkle and Drew Eubanks. 

As the Beavers continue to piece together a young, talented core, they could very well make noise in the Pac-12 and possibly the NCAA tournament in a few seasons.