Former Lower Merion star Darryl Reynolds commits to Villanova

Rick O’Brien and Matt Breen, Inquirer Staff Writers

Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 3:04 PM

Darryl Reynolds, a 6-foot-8 power forward who helped Lower Merion High School reach the PIAA Class AAAA state championship game in 2012, said Tuesday that he will continue his career at Villanova.

Reynolds, who spent last season at Worcester (Mass.) Academy, committed to play for the Wildcats in a news conference at Lower Merion’s Downs Gymnasium. He considered Seton Hall, South Carolina, and Utah.

He made an official visit to Villanova this month. Reynolds is a three-star recruit, according to ESPN.

At Worcester, the Bala Cynwyd resident significantly raised his recruiting stock. He helped the Hilltoppers, who compete in the New England Prep School Athletic Conference, post a 21-6 record.

For Lower Merion in 2011-12, Reynolds averaged 11 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.2 blocked shots while earning Inquirer fourth-team all-Southeastern Pennsylvania honors. The Aces lost to Chester in the state final.