Will Regan, the former Western New York prep star who opted out of the University of Virginia men’s basketball program after his freshman season, will continue his career at the University at Buffalo.

The 6-foot-8 forward from Amherst gave the Bulls a verbal commitment Monday, his father, Larry Regan, said. His signing will be officially announced later today. He will have three years of eligibility after sitting out next season due to NCAA transfer rules.

UB first offered Regan a scholarship when he was in eighth grade, before he became a high major recruit and the 2009 New York State Class A Player of the Year.

While leading Nichols to a state championship in his senior season, Regan signed with Virginia. He was the first member of a touted recruiting class for new coach Tony Bennett. But Regan averaged just 6.6 minutes per game in 20 appearances during his freshman season. He was an ACC all-academic selection, but the lack of playing time and other personal factors compelled Regan to announce in April that he would be transferring.

Regan visited St. Joseph’s and Penn before taking his official visit to UB last week. He was scheduled to visit Niagara today, but canceled late Monday night after making his commitment to UB.