Lamont Wade's college announcement is just days away, but his father, Carlton Wade, said Wednesday they're still "going back and forth" on a decision.

Lamont (5-9, 182), a five-star prospect out of Clairton who had offers from more than 25 schools, is considered the No. 1 prospect in the state and the No. 9 cornerback in the country by Rivals. He will choose between Penn State, Pitt, West Virginia, Tennessee and UCLA at an announcement party on Saturday night. The decision is expected to come between 8 and 8:30 p.m.

"It's crazy," Carlton said. "It's hectic. We have coaches calling and polling from every angle to get a feel of what we're thinking."

In the days since Lamont's Clairton team fell to Bishop Guilfoyle in the PIAA 1A championship, Lamont and Carlton have had time to sit down and really consider his final decision for the first time.

Since Lamont's recruitment essentially started when he was a freshman, they've gotten to know the programs well over the years. The longevity has allowed both Lamont and Carlton to gain insight into each school and what it has to offer.

As it turns out, Penn State and Pitt are contenders for similar reasons.

The Wade's have a good relationship with Penn State cornerbacks coach Terry Smith, one that stretches back to when Lamont played 7-on-7 in eighth grade. They've also been impressed with head coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions' recent success.

"[Franklin's] a good coach and a good man," Carlton said. "Education wise, it's one of the top schools."

Quality of education also works in Pitt's favor, Carlton said. He added that Lamont likes what head coach Pat Narduzzi has done with the Panthers' program since he took over last season.

"They're up and winning," Carlton said. "They're doing good things down there."

Both schools are a draw because they are a drivable distance from Clairton and will allow Lamont to represent his home state. But Lamont's most recent trip -- a visit to UCLA -- has further complicated his decision. The visit went extremely well and the Bruins' coaching staff told Lamont he would start immediately.

"They threw a curveball in there because they were that good," Carlton said. "We got a look at what they had to offer and everything they said was on point. It was everything we've been looking for."

But Carlton said Lamont's decision will come down to the school itself rather than the coaching staff.

"You got to pretty much go with your gut feeling, go with how you feel about the school itself instead of the coach," Carlton said. "As you see, coaches leave daily, assistant coaches leave daily. You got to get to know the school and you got to like the school.

"That's the best way to go about it. If you go about it that way, I think at the end of the day, you'll be satisfied."