Crespi guard De’Anthony Melton had only a few offers last spring as the Celts marched to their first CIF boys baskebtall state championship.
After being named CIF Division 4AA Player of the Year and a Daily News All-Area first team selection, things changed in the summer as USC offered Melton. On Wednesday, Melton showed his appreciation as the senior announced on Twitter that he would verbally commit to the Trojans.
Melton was a versatile, all-around presence for Crespi last season as he helped the Celts win their first CIF Southern Section title since 2010 before rallying his team from a fourth-quarter deficit in the Division IV state final against Sacramento Capital Christian.