Jordan Ford announced: "I would like to thank all the special coaches involved in my recruitment. My top 3 schools in no order are:

UCSB
OREGON STATE
SAINT MARYS"

Three different conferences. Smart choices, as expected.

Becoming a Gaucho offers the Pacific Ocean at your doorstep which is hard to turn down but not so sure of talent level of surrounding teammates which will be important for Ford's success.

Wayne Tinkle is building a very solid core in Corvallis, one that will play hard, unselfishly and as a team.

In Moraga, the key question to be answered is are the Gaels headed upwards?

Ballers Bridge tweeted: "Big weekend ahead for the @ucsbgaucos as they are set to host @jordan_ford_ on an official." O f all the programs, Coach Bob Williams really needs this signing.

Corey Evans tweeted: "2016 Folsom guard Jordan Ford will also take an official visit to Oregon State on September 4."