One of the Big Ten's best freshman from last season is transferring to the Cyclones.

Iowa State has secured a commitment from Penn State transfer Rasir Bolton, his father, Ray Bolton, told the Register on Tuesday.

"He’s ready," Ray said over the phone. "He’s really not a kid that’s needing for a lot of attention."

Bolton, a 6-foot-2 combo guard, averaged 11.6 points, two rebounds and 1.5 assists per game during his freshman season as a Nittany Lion. He entered the NCAA transfer portal in late April with Ray Bolton telling PennLive.com that "a fresh start may be the best thing" for his son.

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Bolton officially visited Ames from May 10-12. He also officially visited Colorado State and Cincinnati, and he had in-home visits with Boston College and UConn. LSU was also involved. Assistant coach William Small was the point man for Iowa State, and the relationship with Bolton developed quickly since the end of April.

Ray Bolton said his son got a sense for how the community embraces Iowa State basketball during his visit.

"Everybody kind of says the same thing, and it’s true — everybody doesn’t have the same script, obviously," Bolton said. "You get a feel of the community and the passion for basketball, and the affinity for Iowa State and the athletes. Obviously, there’s success in the basketball piece. But, really, the people of Ames. Really just the people."

As is the case often with guards who commit to Iowa State, Prohm's style of play was also appealing.

"Four guards, whoever gets the rebound pushes, play fast. It just seems like a lot of fun, you know?" Rasir Bolton told the Register. "A lot of talented guys there, and I’m just going to jump in and be a part and help out where I can, help the team win."

Rasir also texted with former Cyclone guard Monte Morris during the visit.

"So (Steve Prohm) had an obvious connection with his former players," Ray Bolton said. "The guy really connects with his guys. That was important."

Barring unforeseen attrition, Bolton wraps up the Cyclones' 2019 recruiting class. High school seniors Marcedus Leech, Luke Anderson and Tre Jackson signed in November. Then, since Cam Lard transferred and Talen Horton-Tucker and Lindell Wigginton went pro, Iowa State has landed Wichita guard Caleb Grill, Troy sit-out wing transfer Javan Johnson and now Bolton.

Iowa State was looking for an immediately eligible player to finish the class. While Bolton is a rising sophomore, there's thought he would have a solid case for an appeal for immediate eligibility. Ray Bolton said they will go through with the appeal process once Rasir gets on campus.

"We'll let that process play out," he said.

A three-star 2018 recruit out of Woodstock, Virginia, Bolton originally picked Penn State over offers from Clemson, Pitt and Virginia Tech, among others.

Matthew Bain covers recruiting, Iowa/Iowa State athletics and Drake basketball for the Des Moines Register and USA TODAY Network. Contact him at mbain@dmreg.com and follow him on Twitter @MatthewBain_.