The University of Kansas received a verbal commitment on Thursday from five-star prospect Udoka Azubuike.  The 6-foot-11, 275 pound center from Potter’s House Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida is ranked no. 27 in the nation by Rivals.com.  He chose the Jayhawks over North Carolina and Florida State.

Azubuike, who is originally from Nigeria, has been in the United States for three years and is averaging 16.9 points and 9.7 rebounds this season.

Azubuike is the second played to commit to Kansas.  Mitch Lightfoot, a 6-8, 210-pound forward from Gilbert, Arizona, committed in October to KU.