Syracuse, N.Y. — John Gillon, a graduate transfer from Colorado State University, has committed to Syracuse, he confirmed on Sunday.

Gillon, a 6-foot point guard, talked to syracuse.com while making a connection in Chicago after visiting the Syracuse University this weekend.

The Houston, Texas, native chose Syracuse over offers from Oklahoma and Texas A&M. Gillon said he had a good visit, but made the decision after a talk with Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim.

"He looked me in the eye and told me all the things he expected of me,'' Gillon said. "He needed a solid player at the point guard position. He wanted someone who could make plays for people and score.''

Gillon broke the news on his Twitter page.

Gillon began his college career at Arkansas-Little Rock. He transferred to Colorado State after his freshman season. He sat out one year and then played for the Rams the past two seasons.

Gillon started 26 games for the Rams last season and averaged 13.2 points and 3.8 assists per game. He could have returned to Colorado State for his fifth year but, after earning his degree in economics, decided to transfer.

He said Syracuse's run to the 2016 Final Four in Houston had little impact on his decision.

"The fact that they made it just confirmed what I already knew,'' Gillon said. "Syracuse has a great program.''

Gillon had planned on visiting Oklahoma and Texas A&M, but he said he felt ready to commit to Syracuse after the weekend visit.

"I just wanted to go someplace where I'd play, where I could be successful, where we'd make the NCAA tournament and have chance to make a good NCAA run,'' Gillon said. "And, hopefully, I'll be able to play after college.''