4-Star SF Prospect Jacobi Gordon Commits to Cal over Oregon, UConn

The California Golden Bears landed their first class of 2018 commit on Wednesday when Jacobi Gordon committed to the program following an unofficial visit, according to Scout.com's Ryan Gorcey.

A 4-star small forward from Houston, Texas, Gordon made his decision official with a post on Twitter: 

Gordon reportedly landed on Cal despite fielding offers from powerhouses like Oregon, the University of Connecticut, Creighton, and Oklahoma. 

"I liked the campus, I felt comfortable with the coaches," Gordon said of Cal, per Gorcey. "Me and my parents had a long talk with the assistant coaches and the head coach, and it was just the best fit for me -- college basketball, education, and I can get to the NBA."

According to Scout.com, Gordon ranks 84th overall among all 2018 recruits and is the 22nd-ranked small forward among his peers. He's also the fourth-ranked player at the 3 in the Midland Region and state of Texas. 

For the Golden Bears, nabbing a 4-star talent like Gordon represents a major boon for a program that has to compete with perennial Pac-12 forces like Arizona, UCLA and Oregon each recruiting cycle. 

Once he arrives on campus, the 6'6'', 205-pound swingman should bring an injection of perimeter polish and transition bounce based on the way he's performed to this point at Global Learning Village. 

Recruit information courtesy of Scout.com.