MOSCOW, Idaho - Anton Lyons, a sophomore at Santa Rosa Junior College, signed a letter-of-intent to play basketball for the University of Idaho next season.

Lyons, a 6-6 forward, has the versatility UI coach Leonard Perry seeks.

"He can play the three as well as the four for us, " Perry said. "He can score with his back to the basket or facing it."

In other words the perfect fit for Perry's relentless style.

"He runs the floor well," Perry said. "He's a good rebounder. He's a hard working kid. Anton is a very coachable kid.

"We're excited to have him."

Lyons averaged 18 points and nine rebounds for Santa Rosa last season. In the Bear Cubs' lone game this season, Lyon had 16 points and four rebounds.

Those numbers alone gave Perry a good idea of what Lyons can do.

"He is athletic," said Perry, adding that Lyons' physique lends itself to basketball. "He has long arms. His wing span is almost that of a seven-footer.

"He'll definitely be a big part of what we do next year."