UConn has received its first verbal commitment from the Class of 2015 in Prince Ali, a four-star junior guard from Weston (Fla.) Sagemont Upper School.

According to national recruiting analyst Evan Daniels, Ali's family is from the Bronx and moved down to Florida a few years ago. But he still considers New York City home, and that's one of the big reasons he wanted to come to Storrs.

Kevin Ollie is another big reason.

“Their style of play is ideal for him,” Sagemont coach Adam Ross told Daniels. “He’s a very athletic guard that likes to play fast and get up and down. They’ve had guys like him that have been very successful. I think it’s a great fit.”