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Terry's Devin Ree, top-ranked basketball junior in state, commits to LSU

Rashad Milligan
Mississippi Clarion Ledger

The top-ranked junior in the state is headed to the SEC to play basketball.

Terry wing Devin Ree announced his commitment to LSU on Wednesday night.

Ree is ranked No. 1 in Mississippi and No. 58 nationally in the Class of 2022, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He averaged 19 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, three assists and a steal last season.

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He was named a Clarion Ledger 2020 Boys Basketball Player to Watch.

The 6-foot-8, 185-pound athlete can stretch the floor with his ability to shoot deep, he has a tight enough handle to get to his spots on the floor, he can draw contact and get to the foul line as well as protect the rim down low defensively.

The four-star prospect committed to LSU over Auburn, Jackson State, Memphis and Georgia.

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