Canadian hoops prospect Bennett choses UNLV

Anthony Bennett has committed to play for UNLV next season. 

The 6-foot-8 Brampton, Ontario native -  ranked by Rivals.com as the #1 recruit among power forwards - chose the Runnin' Rebels over fellow NCAA powerhouses such as Kentucky, Florida, and Oregon.

Bennett, a McDonald's All-American, averaged 15.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game for Findlay Prep in nearby Henderson, Nevada.