Northwest Notes March 8, 2013

Salt Lake hoop star Halford commits to BYU

TAYLORSVILLE, Utah - Skyler Halford, who led Salt Lake Community College to the Region 18 men's basketball title last weekend in Coeur d'Alene, has committed to play at BYU next season.

Halford, a 6-foot-1 sophomore guard, is averaging 17.6 points per game this season.

"BYU fits me and how I play," Halford said. "I really like the coaches there, I'm LDS, so it fits with who I am socially, and I'm just so excited to have the opportunity to play there."

Halford scored 27 points for the Bruins in an 86-75 win against Snow College in the Region 18 title game on Saturday at North Idaho College, after scoring 21 points in a 89-73 semifinal win against Southern Idaho on Friday.

Halford served an LDS mission to Brazil and redshirted one season at Utah State, but left after leaving for his mission and the school was unable to secure his spot on the team.

He also received interest from Seton Hall, UNLV and Utah State, also receiving offers from Hawaii, Idaho, Idaho State, San Diego and Portland.

"I always thought I'd go back to Utah State eventually, but when BYU offered, it changed things and I'm very grateful to have the opportunity," Halford said.

He will have two years of eligibility remaining.