Dave Rose adds coveted local post player

Brandon Davies, a 6-foot-8 blue chip post player at Provo High School, announced his decision to sign a letter of intent with BYU on Sunday.

Davies is the latest of three Utah high school players to commit to the Cougars expected to officially sign the players in November. Lone Peak guard Tyler Haws and center Nate Austin have both committed and Orem’s 6-9 Ian Harward previously gave oral pledges to Dave Rose and the BYU basketball program.

In local prep circles, it’s been known for some time that Davies was leaning towards BYU.

Davies, who just finished a trip to the BYU campus, gave his pledge to Rose on BYU’s campus Sunday morning. Davies’ other visits were to Cal, Utah State, Utah, Santa Clara and Gonzaga.

ESPN had the following scouting report on Davies this past July:

“Davies does not have explosive athleticism and quickness, but he has very impressive offensive tools. He has a decent body and the strength necessary to hold his position in the post. Once he gets the ball on the low block, Davies has nice footwork and effectively uses the jump hook with his right hand while turning over his left shoulder. He will have to continue to use his footwork and counter moves when he matches up with more-athletic defenders.

” Davies also faces the basket very well and can play in the mid post as well as the high post given his ability to connect on jumpers from the perimeter. He also willingly passes the ball when doubled on the block and he also passes the ball well in transition. Though he should not handle the ball all of the time, Davies does have the ability to dribble the ball on the break and break down defenders when he has it in the mid post. Davies does a good job on the boards and uses his body to establish prime position for scoring and rebounding in the painted area.”