When Northwestern assistant coach Armon Gates saw Anthony Gaines play for the first time at the Nike Peach Jam, he liked what he saw. A short time later, Northwestern made Gaines a scholarship offer.

Last weekend, when Gaines saw Northwestern for the first time on his official visit, he liked what he saw. A short time later, Gaines made a verbal commitment.

The three-star shooting guard from New Hampton (N.H.) Prep said that the decision to commit was an easy one, even if his parents didn’t accompany him on the trip.