Jordan Hare has verbally committed to Rhode Island.

"It wasn't a case of wanting to make a decision so I wouldn't have to worry about it during the season," Hare said. "Everything just felt comfortable when I went to Rhode Island.

"I liked the coaches, the system, the school. I had no problem seeing myself playing there."

Hare also had offers from Michigan and Michigan State, along with several other schools.

Some of the comfort level comes from Rhode Island assistant coach Preston Murphy, a Saginaw native who played for Nouvel Catholic Central and Rhode Island.

"Rhode Island has been kind of recruiting me since ninth grade, so there was that familiarity," Hare said. "Plus Coach Murphy is from Saginaw, so that made it even more comfortable."

Hare averaged 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks per game during his junior season.

Hare said Rhode Island coach Jim Baron did not tell him what position to focus on during his senior season.

"His system is that they find the best place for your skills, instead of trying to change your skills to fit into a position," Hare said. "They'll work with me and play me where I can best help the team.

"I love their system. Defensively, they pressure on every possession and they run. It's a lot like how we play in Saginaw."