Notre Dame Prep G Gaby Belardo and Pratt (Kan.) Community College sophomore C Alex Rivas Sanchez signed with the University of South Florida Wednesday.

And Wednesday evening, the Bulls picked up a commitment from Teeng Akol, a 6-foot-10 center who spent the past season at the IMG Academy in Bradenton. Akol, from the Sudan, did not return calls seeking comment.

Both Belardo and Rivas Sanchez had previously verbally committed to USF, although Rivas Sanchez said when he announced his commitment May 1 he wasn’t sure he would sign with USF.

“I’m excited to add two quality players to our roster this late in recruiting,” USF coach Stan Heath said in a statement. “Gaby has really come on during the spring AAU season. His ability to play either guard position, as well as shoot, handle the ball, and make decisions will be an asset to our basketball team on the perimeter. Alex is an active player with very good size. Our concern with lack of size last year should be addressed with Alex as well as some of the other new players coming into the fold.”

Belardo (6-2, 190), Rivas Sanchez (6-10, 230) and Akol (after he officially signs) join USF’s incoming recruiting class with PG Dwan McMillan, C/F Eugene Teague Jr. and F Eladio Espinosa.  Also, G Mike Mercer, who transfered from Georgia last year, will be eligible for USF in December.