Haase has a "really good visit"

Felipe Haase is rounding up the frequent flyer miles.

After his first official to Missouri last weekend, he flew to Pitt on Wednesday before spending this past weekend at Purdue. This week, he will pull another doubleheader with visits to Louisville and then South Carolina.

After the South Carolina visit is finished, he will reconvene with his family and coaches on a decision for the early signing period. Haase's legal guardian Art Alvarez spoke to Panther-Lair.com about the visit to Pitt.

"It was a really good visit," Alvarez said. "I couldn't make it due to a family situation; we did everything we could but I just couldn't make it. I was at Purdue with him and that was a great visit as well. They wanted him to commit, but we are clear with our plan.

"With the Pitt visit, Felipe got a lot of quality time with Coach (Kevin) Stallings. We were on the phone a lot during those two days, Coach Stallings and I. The Pitt coaches provided a lot of hospitality and showed him a lot of love.

"What really stood out to Felipe was how bad they want him. There is an opportunity for him to start right away, which is important to us. Coach Stallings is used to playing with skilled big men, and he loves Felipe and what he could bring to his program."

Pitt will lose four seniors after this year, including forwards Sheldon Jeter and Mike Young, and Haase projects to the power forward spot, although he is also capable of playing center due to his size. Stallings loves that versatility.

Last week was very productive for Stallings and company as they landed commitments from Marcus Carr and Jared Wilson-Frame. They have one more spot to fill in the 2017 class, and Haase is the top target.

"Coach Stallings and Sutton are actually coming down to see him tomorrow morning," Alvarez said. "They got on a flight and are flying down here to meet with us at 6:00 am Monday morning. The effort and time they have put in is incredible and we are very appreciative.

"This is going to be an extremely difficult decision. I have been doing this for over two decades and have sent a lot of players to college at every level. This could be the most difficult decision that I have been involved with. We are talking about five great programs that are led by five great coaches. The tradition, opportunity, exposure, just everything is there for him. He really can't go wrong."