Creighton Adds Former UCLA Commit Kobe Paras

Kobe Paras, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Los Angeles (CA) Cathedral, committed to Creighton on Sunday and will suit up for the Big East school as a freshman in 2016-17.

I would gladly want to announce that I am taking my talents to Omaha Nebraska.#17000Strong pic.twitter.com/dv7k6LTvLc
– Kobe™ (@Im_Not_Kobe) July 18, 2016

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A native of the Phllippines, Paras initially committed to UCLA but withdrew from school in June after reportedly not meeting the school’s academic standards.

Paras, a three-star recruit, will join 6-3 point guard Davion Mintz as the incoming freshmen for Creighton. The Bluejays also get 6-3 guard Marcus Foster and 6-11 center Justin Patton eligible.

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