Malcolm Duvivier, a 6-foot-2 point guard from Toronto, has signed with Oregon State.

Duvivier, a solidly built three-star recruit, will replace the transferring Ahmad Starks in the Beavers' backcourt, joining Challe Barton and fellow freshman Hallice Cooke at point guard.

Ranked 116th in Rivals' class of 2014, Duvivier represents a well-timed find for Craig Robinson's staff, given the late scholarship opening created by Starks' decision to move closer to his Chicago home.

In signing with the Beavers, Duvivier reclassified to the 2013 class, as top recruit Andrew Wiggins (Kansas) did. In Ontario, Canada, players can stay in high school for five years or leave after four.

Duvivier is a good shooter and defender, capable of getting into the lane and finding an open teammate. And he has four years of eligibility, as the Beavers were able to avoid the JUCO route in replacing Starks.

"Malcolm's commitment comes at the perfect time,'' Robinson said in a statement. "He can provide help at both guard positions. He is a player that makes other players better but also can score points in bunches.

"He has good three-point range and can defend either guard spot well. As important, Malcolm will be a great fit off the court and in the Beaver community.''

The Beavers' recruitment of Duvivier, originally on the 2014 timetable, was stepped up after Starks' decision and came after an official visit to Corvallis earlier this month.

"When a scholarship came open for 2013, we both reevaluated our strategies and decided that 2013 worked for both our needs," Robinson said. "We had Malcolm and his mom, Jennifer, in for a visit and we were fortunate enough to sign him. He and Hallice Cooke have already been in contact and are very excited about playing together."