Defending Class 4A Player of the Year Josh Corry signs with Wofford on Wednesday. He's joined at the signing by father Fritz, mother Vickie, assistant coach Michael Dalton, head coach Mark Huff and assistant principal Eric Blanton. Gaffney’s Josh Corry couldn’t stop smiling Wednesday.

Corry, the defending Class 4A player of the year, signed to play at Wofford at a 9:15 a.m. press conference with his coaches, school administrators and family present. He also learned Wednesday he was selected as a member of the Elite 5, which includes the top five players in the state covering all classifications as chosen by the S.C. Basketball Coaches Association.

“First off, we are very happy for Josh and proud of him,” Gaffney boys basketball coach Mark Huff said.

Corry was a hot commodity on the recruiting trail after averaging 21.4 points and 3.6 rebounds a game last year. He also shot 48 percent from the field and a remarkable 39 percent from beyond the 3-point line.

He received scholarship offers from North Florida, Appalachian State, Western Carolina and Jacksonville.

But Wofford was an easy choice, considering the quality of education and basketball program.

“The level of basketball in the Southern Conference is high and I wanted to go where I could contribute right away.”

Corry isn’t guaranteed a starting sport as a freshman, but there is an opening with the loss of Junior Salters to graduation.

Corry said he will play both at shooting guard and point.

Although he plays in a fast-paced offense at Gaffney, Corry said he will adapt well to the Terriers’ halfcourt offense, which relies on solid ball screens to free up shooters.

Despite the accolades, Corry won’t stop working to hone his game and skills.

“I’ve been shooting every day at the YMCA,” he said.