UPDATE: Nolan Dennis, the top-50 shooting guard from Dallas, has indeed committed to the Tigers. I am hoping to speak directly with Nolan tonight. Apparently, they were trying to keep this under wraps until the LeBron James Skills Academy this weekend, but it’s hard to keep a secret in this business.

According to a Rivals.com reporter today, shooting guard Nolan Dennis is likely headed to Memphis.

I would agree with that report 100%. However, Dennis has not given a verbal commitment as of Thursday afternoon. One could be forthcoming at any time, and the Memphis coaches would be happy to take it, according to my sources.

Dennis, from what I hear, was so impressed with John Calipari’s elite camp that he was all but committed as soon as it ended. Ranked No. 44 by Rivals.com for the Class of 2009, Dennis would be a solid pickup to kick off the summer recruiting period. Because the 3-point line is moving back a foot, Memphis is focusing on backcourt players who can shoot the rock — and rightly so. Dennis has a ways to go physically, but he can shoot for sure.

If he commits, it will have no negative impact at all on the pursuit of Xavier Henry, from what I’m told. Henry is also considered a shooting guard, but he can play several positions at 6-6 or 6-7 and is such a transcendent talent that you can put him anywhere on the court and he can dominate the game.