No. 5 recruit Anthony Edwards commits to Georgia

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 20: Holy Spirit Cougars guard Anthony Edwards (5) brings the ball up court during the first half of the high school basketball game between the Holy Spirit Prep Cougars and Long Island Lutheran Crusaders on January 20, 2019 at Blake Arena in Springfield, MA

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Five-star high school prospect Anthony Edwards is staying close to home, announcing his commitment to Georgia on Monday.

What are Anthony Edwards' plans next season at Georgia?
Simple...a national championship. pic.twitter.com/PcxGU657yo
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) February 11, 2019

The 6-foot-4 Atlanta native is the top-ranked shooting guard in the country and No. 5 overall on the 2019 ESPN 100 recruit board. He currently attends Holy Spirit Preparatory School.

Edwards attributed his decision to Bulldogs coach Tom Crean, who developed future NBA All-Stars during his time at Marquette and Indiana.

"I wanted to go somewhere for the next four years where I know I will be developed the most, so I chose Tom Crean because he had Dwyane Wade and Victor Oladipo," Edwards told SUVtv.

"Dwyane Wade didn't come in as highly rated, but he's going out as one of the best shooting guards in the game," Edwards added. "It shows me that (Crean) prepared him for the next level, so I feel like that's what I need."