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Former Boston University PG Maurice Watson Jr. commits to Creighton

Boston Univeristy v American

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 22: Maurice Watson Jr. #1 of the Boston University Terriors dribbles the ball during a college basketball game against the American Eagles on January 22, 2014 at the Bender Arena in Washington, DC. The Eagles won 86-56. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Mitchell Layton

After making the decision to leave the Boston University program, guard Maurice Watson Jr. became one of the most highly-regarded players on the transfer market. Sunday afternoon Watson announced via his Twitter account that he’s committed to Creighton and will finish out his college career at the Big East school.

Watson announced his decision after visiting Creighton this weekend.

Watson will have to sit out the 2014-15 season per NCAA transfer rules, and he’s an important addition given the fact that both Austin Chatman and Devin Brooks will be seniors next year. As a sophomore at BU Watson averaged 13.3 points and 7.1 assists per game, earning first team All-Patriot League honors.

Watson becomes the third member of Creighton’s 2014 recruiting class, with small forwards Ronnie Harrell and Leon Gilmore III having already signed a National Letter of Intent.

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