Avery Moses commits to UAlbany men's basketball program, returns home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Avery Moses, recognized for his bravery at age six after saving his family from a fire, has committed to the University at Albany to play basketball. Now a 6-foot-4 guard at Faith Family Academy in Texas, Moses announced his decision to join the Great Danes for the recruiting class of 2027. He averaged 13.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game as a junior and has received interest from various mid-major programs. Coach Dwayne Killings' consistent interest played a significant role in Moses' choice.
- •Moses helped save his family from a fire in 2015.
- •He is rated as a three-star prospect by 247 Sports.
- •Moses averaged 13.4 points per game last season.
- •He commits to UAlbany after considering multiple mid-major schools.
- •Moses joins two other recruits for the 2027 class.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — 11 years ago, Avery Moses saved his family from a fire. Now, he's returning home to play basketball at UAlbany.
"Eleven years after being hailed as 'our South End hero' for saving his family from an apartment fire, Avery Moses is returning home to play his college basketball at UAlbany.
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