Reports: Austin Rivers Commits to Duke

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Sep 30, 2010

The top-ranked high school basketball player in the country has decided his future, as Austin Rivers has committed to Duke.

Several outlets have confirmed the report, which was originally made by MSG's Jon Rothstein, via Twitter.

Rivers, the son of Celtics head coach Doc Rivers, chose Duke over Kansas and North Carolina. According to ESPN.com's Paul Biancardi, he should fit Duke's style of play very well.

"The 6-foot-4, 189-pound Rivers could have an immediate impact once he gets to Cameron in Duke's up-tempo, fast-breaking style of play," Biancardi wrote. "He is a prolific scorer, has range out to 28 feet and an excellent mid-range game. He uses the jab-step as well as seasoned pros, can finish through contact when attacking the basket and has the best NBA-level floater over bigs of any player in the high school or college ranks."

Check back to NESN.com later in the day for Doc Rivers' comments from Celtics practice.

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