On Friday, the Hampton native gave his verbal commitment to play for UVa beginning in 2009. The 5-foot-11 Bethel High star, who is heading into his senior year, picked Virginia over a host of schools, including Marquette, N.C. State and Virginia Tech.

The Daily Progress has learned that Jontel Evans, a 5-foot-10 point guard out of Hampton, has given his verbal commitment to play for UVa in 2009.