Kostas Antetokounmpo was the highest-remaining unsigned player in the country. Credit: Rick Wood

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Whitefish Bay Dominican graduate Kostas Antetokounmpo signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Dayton.

The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game for the Knights, who went 27-1 and won its fifth straight Division 4 state title.

This summer Antetokounmpo is playing with the Greek national program, preparing for the FIBA U-20 Division B European Championships that begin July 14.

A brother of Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kostas came to Milwaukee from Greece in the middle of his sophomore year.

"In a short time since arriving in the United States his growth on and off the floor has been rapid," Dayton coach Archie Miller said in a news release. "We are looking forward to helping him continue his development and help him realize his dreams.

"As a player, his length and athleticism stand out, but his developing skill level gives him a chance to play all over the floor. Defensively he can be special in our system and will give us versatility that we love."

Antetokounmpo is a four-star recruit, according to Rivals.com rankings, and ranked No. 89 in the class of 2016. He was the highest-remaining unsigned player in the country.

Purdue, Florida, St. John's, UNLV and Iowa State also were targeting him.