Nate Miles, the 6-foot-6 junior guard who plays at Cornerstone Christian in San Antonio, orally committed to the University of Connecticut after the Huskies’ win over Mississippi on Sunday night.

In an impromptu press conference at the Hartford Civic Center, Miles announced his decision. Miles also considered Louisville, Illinois and Kansas.

Miles, who grew up in Toledo, Ohio, said he chose UConn because he felt head coach Jim Calhoun can get him to next level. He said he likes the Huskies’ style of play and the future of the program. Miles is considered one of the top 10 prospects in the class of 2008.

This is the third oral commitment UConn received this season. All three were from high school underclassmen.