Markus Howard, a 5 foot 11 guard, announced on Sunday that he will continue his basketball career at Marquette.

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This afternoon, Marquette picked up a commitment from Findlay Prep (Nev.) guard Markus Howard, a consensus four-star recruit who will graduate high school early and reclassify to join the Golden Eagles as part of the 2016 recruiting class.

Howard made his announcement in a YouTube video produced by his brother, Jordan, who plays at Central Arkansas.

Howard, a 5-foot-11 guard, had a standout junior season in his one campaign at Findlay Prep this year. He averaged about 20 points per game while shooting over 50% from behind the three-point line after playing at Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona.

While most recruiting outlets haven't adjusted their rankings based on Howard's announced reclasification, he was considered a top-40 recruit for the class of 2017.

With Howard in the fold, which can become official as soon as April 13 when the spring signing period opens, Marquette will have all 13 of its scholarship positions filled. However, a spot could open up if freshman forward Henry Ellenson decides to sign an agent and declare for the NBA draft.

Marquette wasn't on Howard's radar until late May when assistant coach Stan Johnson joined the Golden Eagles staff. While at Arizona State, Johnson had recruited Howard and secured his committment to join the Sun Devils, but when Arizona State made a coaching change Howard decided to rescind his commitment and re-open his recruitment.

Shortly after arriving in Milwaukee, Johnson introduced Howard and his family to Marquette head coach Steve Wojciechowski and a scholarship offer came quickly after.

Howard took an unofficial visit to Marquette over the summer (story here) and was on hand for National Marquette Day this season for his official visit.

"(Johnson) really gets me as a player and as a person,” Howard told the Journal Sentinel in July. “We just had a really close connection ever since he recruited me at Arizona State. That connection has grown over the years and he's like family to me. ... Just the way he understands me, that's why our relationship is so strong."

Howard's video was followed closely by a story by Sports360's Jared Cohen, which included multiple quotes from Howard on his decision.