SEATTLE (May 9) ­ Rob Diederichs, a 6-foot-8 senior and league most valuable player from Shorewood High School, has signed a basketball national letter of intent with Seattle Pacific University.

Diederichs was the Wesco South MVP after leading the division and Thunderbirds in scoring (23.8 points per game). A three-year starter at guard and forward, he also averaged 9.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in his final season. He earned MVP honors in the state all-star game after scoring 23 points.

Diederichs was a three-time first all-league selection and made two all-area teams as a senior. Shorewood went 18-5 and reached the 4A district tournament this season. He also led the Wesco South in scoring as a junior.

Seattle Pacific is coming off an appearance in the NCAA Division II tournament and a 20-9 record under head coach Jeff Hironaka. The Falcons, who announced the signing of Sedro Woolley guard Adam Wardell last month, will return three starters next season.