Ben McLemore announced that he will attend Kansas in a video on ESPN.com.

McLemore, a 6-foot-5, 185 pound shooting guard, is the No. 17 player in the class of 2011 according to Rivals.com.

He is known for his athletic ability and jump shot.

McLemore spent most of this season at Oak Hill Academy, a prep basketball powerhouse in Mouth of Wilson, Va.