2023 Chattanooga (TN) forward Jordann Dumont committed and signed with Villanova on Tuesday, he told HoopSeen.com.

Dumont, a versatile 6-foot-8 forward, impressed Villanova head coach Kyle Neptune and his staff recently with his ball skills and shooting ability. Those attributes and more led to a recent scholarship offer from the Wildcats, and Dumont made an official visit to campus over the weekend.

“My visit to Villanova was great,” Dumont told HoopSeen.com. “I really like how they are pro-everything. Villanova is elite and they pay attention to the little details. They’re also winners and develop players to their full potential.”

Dumont has surfed under the radar for much of his high school career, but several high-major programs had taken notice of him in recent weeks, including Oklahoma State, South Carolina, and Utah.

Our own Tennessee correspondent Andre Whitehead liked what he saw from Dumont during last year’s Alabama Jam while playing with EAB. Whitehead had this to say:

“The emerging prospect was rich on length and athleticism. He is at his best in transition either running the floor for showcase finishes or leading the fray and finding the correct teammate for a friendly finish. He has a very soft touch around the bucket, he is creative in his finishes using either hand around the rim. He explodes off his feet for rebounds and despite his slight build was tough on the interior. Outstanding shooter with an excellent range he is able to score at every level and his length makes him very hard to guard on the perimeter or in the paint. When engaged he was without question one of the top players in the event.”

Dumont is Villanova’s first pledge in the 2023 recruiting cycle.