SEATTLE (Nov. 15) -- Tony Binetti, a standout point guard who helped Enumclaw High School reach the state 4A tournament each of the past three years, has signed an early national letter of intent to play basketball for Seattle Pacific University beginning next season.

"The fact that we signed Tony early speaks for itself," said SPU Coach Ken Bone. "We believe he's going to be a big part of our program for years to come. Tony's an exception point guard."

Seattle Pacific is coming off its fourth straight NCAA Division II playoff appearance and went to the Final Four in 2000. The Falcons open the regular season Friday when they face Indianapolis in the first round of the Vitamilk Tip-Off Classic at Brougham Pavilion.