OREM, Utah-Wednesday, Utah Valley University men’s basketball head coach Mark Madsen confirmed the signing of  Layton High School star forward Ethan Potter during national signing day.

Potter, a 6-8 205-pound forward, earned Utah 6-A MVP honors last season as a junior and averaged 22.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game for the Lancers.

Potter also shot 60.7 percent from the field and 77.6 percent at the foul line for Layton, who finished third in the 6-A boys basketball state tournament.

The native of Layton plans to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after he graduates from Layton High School in 2021.

He plans to be a freshman for the Wolverines during the 2023-24 season.