not football 8th grader commits to KY

How old is this 5th grader?

regular age or set back a few years?

Michael Avery is 15 years old and has been playing with the Indiana Elite with kids 2 years older then him.  Gillispie was at an AAU tournament scouting a couple of other players and saw Michael play and word got to Michaels dad through the Indiana Elite team that Gillispie liked Michaels game so his dad called Gillispie to see if he really liked his sons game and had to leave a message on  a Friday since the coach was out recruiting (no surprise considering the phenomenal week he has had in recruiting.)  Due to NCAA regulations Gillispie could not return the phone call since Michael is not in high school yet.  On the following Monday morning Mr Avery tried to call Gillispie again and this time he was in his office and took his call.  He explained why he could not return his call and they talked for a little bit and by the end of the conversation the coach had offered Michael a scholarship.  Michael told his dad that UK was one of the teams that he really liked so he gave a verbal (not able to sign a LOI yet).  On a side note, the Averys have applied to a private school in Indiana where his mom was from and they still have family living there. 

Although he has "committed" to Kentucky, who said that he'll even go to college. If he's so good then he might go pro after graduating high school. He might also have terrible grades and couldn't be accepted. There are too many variables to completely comprehend this allagation that rivals.com has stated.

I was under the impression a student had to be a senior in high school in his/her final semester to make any commitment. Interesting story regardless.