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5-star prospect Emmitt Williams officially signs with LSU basketball

LSU officially gained a five-star forward to the Class of 2019 on Wednesday (April 11) during the first day of the April signing period.

Emmitt Williams, a consensus five-star prospect from Florida, signed his National Letter of Intent with the Tigers in front of family, friends and classmates at Oak Ridge.

The 6-foot-7, 215-pound Williams broke LeBron James' Jordan Brand Classic scoring record by 10 when he dropped 44 points in Sunday's All-American game.

LSU basketball commitment Emmitt Williams sets Jordan Brand Classic scoring record

"We are very happy to have Emmitt Williams join the LSU basketball program," LSU coach Will Wade said in a press release.