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The Nebraska men's basketball team's two verbal commitments made their pledges official Wednesday.

Platteview forward Brady Heiman and Maryland guard Xavier Johnson signed their national letters of intent to play for Tim Miles and the Huskers on the first day of college basketball's early signing period.

Heiman's historic signature came early in the day during a ceremony at Platteview High School. When the 6-foot-10 senior signed on the dotted line, he became the first in-state prep player to sign with Nebraska in 16 years. Omaha natives Jason Dourisseau and Roy Enright, and Grand Island's Wes Wilkinson signed with NU in 2001 ahead of their 2002-03 freshman seasons.

"For me, inside, it felt right. It was just a gut feeling," Heiman said after verbally committing in early August. "I'd definitely say it's a weight lifted off my shoulders. (Miles) was excited, I was excited. It was a good phone call."

Heiman averaged 15.7 points, 8.9 rebounds and 4.8 blocked shots per game as a junior, helping Platteview to a 21-5 record and a berth in the Class B state tournament.

In Johnson, Nebraska has its guard of the future.