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Hale, who is being heavily recruited by Ohio State, Pitt and other Division I programs, said there is a possibility he could make his decision as early as Saturday.

At the same time, he said he doesn't want to make the decision -- one of the most important ones of his life -- without carefully reviewing all the factors.

That could push his announcement closer to the National Letter of Intent signing day on Feb. 6.

Hale made official visits to Pitt and Ohio State about a week apart early last month.

He was in Morgantown to witness the Pitt-West Virginia game and has heard lots of good things about the Panthers from teammate Cameron Saddler, who gave a verbal commitment to Pitt on Dec. 5.

"The process hasn't been too bad," Hale said. "It's been a little overwhelming at times, but you have to make it fun. You can't let it get too crazy."