Oakland received a verbal commitment from Jalen Hayes, a 6-foot-7, 200-pound forward who chose the Golden Grizzlies over offers from Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Toledo and Akron.

“Oakland is perfect for the way I play,” Hayes said. “I can be more versatile in their offense, playing the 3 (wing or small forward), 4 (power forward) and maybe even 5 (center) a little bit.”

Hayes is the second member of Oakland’s 2013 recruiting class.