Michael Porter Jr. to Washington: Huskies Land 5-Star SF Prospect

Class of 2017 5-star recruit Michael Porter Jr. announced on Friday that he has committed to play college basketball for the Washington Huskies:

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Blessed to announce that I will be attending the University of Washington! #Huskies pic.twitter.com/bUCCFJizXw

— Michael Porter Jr. (@TheMPJ1) July 15, 2016"

Porter is the No. 2-ranked prospect and top-ranked small forward in the 2017 recruiting class, per 247Sports' composite rankings.

Coming out of Columbia, Missouri, Porter is also the No. 1-ranked recruit in the state. 

This is a huge get for Washington, which had to compete with 15 other schools, including the likes of Kansas and Kentucky, per 247Sports. However, there was little to suggest he would go elsewhere, according to Rob Dauster of NBC Sports.

"The reason I say that Porter’s commitment is the worst-kept secret in recruiting is that his father was hired by Lorenzo Romar as an assistant coach earlier this spring," he wrote. "His brother, a top-100 player in the class of 2018, is committed to Washington, and the family is currently in the process of relocating to Seattle."

At 6'9", 210 pounds, Porter can create offense from anywhere on the floor. He has the range to score from distance along with the athleticism and tenacity to slash and finish at the rim.

Porter can also soar and get way above the rim, which Washington will welcome on both sides of the floor:

Porter's skill set impressed ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman, who has high hopes for the forward:

Porter joins 4-star shooting guard Jaylen Nowell and 3-star point guard Blake Harris in Washington's 2017 class, per 247Sports, but Porter is the Huskies' greatest prize. 

For a team that hasn't made the NCAA tournament since 2011, bringing in a player like Porter will heighten expectations as the Huskies attempt to make it back to the big stage.