BYU basketball coach Dave Rose can now exhale.

Provo High School senior Kyle Collinsworth made it official Wednesday morning. He signed his letter-of-intent to play basketball at BYU, taking Utah's biggest high school basketball prize off the market.

Collinsworth narrowed his choices down to BYU, USC and Virginia, but after his visit to BYU, he felt like it was the best fit and committed to BYU last month.

But just because Collinsworth verbally committed to BYU did not mean that it was a done deal. In fact, he got a phone call from USC on Tuesday night just to make sure he hadn't changed his mind.

"I had a good feeling after my visit. I felt like it was the place to go for my college career. I liked their style of uptempo play and I think that will be a good fit for me," Collinsworth said. "It feels good. As soon as I committed, I felt like it was the place and I still feel the same way."

Provo coach Craig Drury was on hand to watch Collinsworth fill out his paperwork and become one of three former Provo players who are now in BYU's program.

"I think BYU did a good job of recruiting. They got in early and stayed interested," Drury said. "I would give coach Rose and his staff an "A" in their recruiting of Kyle on this situation and you can't always say that (when coaches recruit) local kids. BYU did everything within the rules. We're happy he's there, and we're happy he's happy."

The decision means that Collinsworth will be reunited with his folder brother Chris, who is currently serving a church mission but will be back next season. Kyle Collinsworth will also have a chance to play with former teammate Brandon Davies, who is a freshman at BYU this year. Collinsworth said he intends to play at BYU next season and then consider serving a church mission.

"He (Chris) didn't really say much about it," Kyle said. "But the fact that he will be there next season and we'll be able to play together and then Brandon will be there too, that will be really cool."

Collinsworth was joined by Ashley Kuchar on Wednesday, as she signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Fort Lewis College, a Division II school in Colorado.

Kuchar, a senior guard, averaged 16.5 points 2.8 steals and 2.8 assists last year for Provo.

"They have a really good program. So I wanted to go to a school where I could play and be successful," she said. "I think I fit better in a smaller-school atmosphere. The coaches have completely turned the program around. That was big for me."

Several other athletes are expected to sign with schools soon, including Timpanogos' Morgan Bailey, a 6-foot-2 senior who is headed to BYU. She averaged a double-double last year, nearly 16 points and 11 rebounds a game.

Bailey is the niece of former Utah Jazz forward Thurl Bailey.

"After I talked to coach (Jeff) Judkins, the next day couldn't see myself going anywhere else. I played in open gyms there a lot. I loved the girls and love the school from what I've heard about it," Bailey said. "I really liked UNLV, they were my second choice. I also liked Utah Valley University, Boise State and Utah State."

Bailey will be joined by Pleasant Grove senior Jennifer Hamson, who will be playing both volleyball and basketball for BYU next fall. American Fork's Amy Krommenhoek planned to sign with the University of Utah for basketball.

In volleyball, Spanish Fork's Erin Redd is expected to sign today with Utah, while Kylie Schofield plans on signing with Southern Utah University.

Spanish Fork pitcher Adam Duke signed with national power Oregon State to play baseball.

"I always wanted to go there. After watching them win the College World Series in 2006 and 2007, I started learning towards them," Duke said. "It was tough. Utah was probably the hardest place to say no to because my brother (Brock) is there and so many of my friends."

Duke made visits to North Carolina and Oklahoma, in addition to BYU and Utah, before settling on Oregon State.

"He had a really outstanding summer and showed himself well," said Spanish Fork coach Jim Nelson. "He had a number of big-time programs show interest in him. He has consistently been throwing in the low 90s. His delivery is smooth and easy. They (Oregon State) see his velocity improving."

Duke may not ever play for Oregon State because he will likely be selected in the Major League Baseball draft and could skip college if he is offered a substantial signing bonus.

Another Spanish Fork player is also on the move. Kasey Carling, who played baseball at Salt Lake Community College, signed to play at Iowa next year.

Lone Peak two-sport star Raven King signed with Ohio University to play softball. A shortstop and pitcher for the Knights, she was also the starting goalkeeper for three years on the soccer team. She has a 3.92 GPA and plans to major in math or science.

Football signing day isn't until February, but former Orem High defensive back Gavin Jones, now a sophomore at Snow College, has committed to play at Utah State next year.

• The Daily Herald is aware of other athletes who were planning to sign this week but was unable to confirm their exact plans before press time. Anyone who is aware of a signee we missed is invited to submit this information to nwarner@heraldextra.com.