Phil Nolan gave Connecticut a verbal commitment on Thursday.

Nolan is a 6-10 forward from Milwaukee, who will compete for playing time following the departures of Andre Drummond, Michael Bradley, Alex Oriakhi and Roscoe Smith.

The Huskies will not be eligible for the postseason.

Philip Nolan, one of the top uncommitted players in the class of 2012, will sign a national letter of intent with Connecticut.

Nolan chose the Huskies over Marquette, Clemson, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Missouri.