Syracuse, N.Y. -- John Bol Ajak, a 6-foot-11 center at Westtown School in West Chester, Pa., has committed to Syracuse University, he announced on Instagram Tuesday afternoon.

Ajak visited the Syracuse campus this past weekend. He confirmed his decision in a telephone interview with Syracuse.com.

"It just felt right,'' Ajak said. "After I came up to the school, it was obvious.''

He said a key to the visit was hearing from the Syracuse coaches about how they planned on using him.

"I had a couple questions,'' he said, "and they answered them. I'm very comfortable with how they want to use me.''

Ajak chose the Orange over a final group of schools that included Pittsburgh, Virginia Commonwealth, George Washington and St. Joseph's. He had previously visited George Washington and St. Joseph's.

Ajak said he appreciated the fact that Syracuse had been showing interest in him since his sophomore year and didn't back off when he struggled last season with an Achilles injury. He noted that SU assistant Adrian Autry maintained contact throughout the recruiting process.

"A lot of schools stopped recruiting me,'' Ajak said. "When I got hurt, (Syracuse) never left.''

Ajak said he played through the Achilles last season and into April, which marked the start of the AAU circuit. He finally felt better in May.

Ajak is a native of Sudan, but he grew up in Kenya. He came to the United States three years ago. Last year, he attended the Church Farm School in Exton, Pennsylvania. He transferred to Westtown School (Westtown, Pennsylvania) this year.

Ajak is the second player in the 2019 class to commit to Syracuse. He joins Brycen Goodine, a 6-4 guard at St. Andrew's School in Barrington, Rhode Island.