BLOOMINGTON - The Zimmer legacy of competing for Illinois Wesleyan will continue with Wednesday's commitment of Delavan High School basketball standout Jordan Zimmer to the Titans.

The 6-foot-4 Zimmer follows in the footsteps of father Doug, uncle Ron and grandfather Duane Sampen as IWU athletes.

A consensus first-team Class 1A all-stater, Jordan Zimmer averaged 23.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.7 steals as a senior to help Delavan to a school record for victories in a 28-4 season.

"We targeted Jordan very early in the recruiting process. We thought he was the type of person, student and player who was a natural fit at Illinois Wesleyan," Titans' coach Ron Rose said. "We're excited he feels the same way."

Zimmer attended basketball games at IWU, Augustana and Elmhurst this winter. After the season was over, he made another visit to each school.

"My decision maker was Wesleyan was close to home. I'll get a chance to watch my brother (Brady) play and watch my sister (Maddison) run," Zimmer said. "And people will be able to come watch me (at Wesleyan)."

Zimmer led the Pantagraph area in 3-pointers (123) and free-throw percentage (91.3). He shot 42 percent from 3-point range. His 347 career 3-pointers rank fifth in state history and he holds other Delavan school records of 2,045 career points and 44 points in a game.

"Jordan is certainly a fantastic shooter. But I like the fact there is more to his game than shooting," said Rose. "As a long, tall wing, he gives us a lot of versatility, especially with defensive matchups."

Zimmer, who also visited Saint Louis University but was not offered a scholarship, is the second member of The Pantagraph All-Area team to pick IWU. He joins University High center Eric McCullough as future Titans.

"I really like the coaching staff. It's a strong program with a great tradition," Zimmer said. "I'm definitely looking forward to being a part of it. I want to get bigger and stronger. The college level is more physical and intense."

Doug Zimmer is the former Wesleyan school record holder in the 400-meter dash. He was the Titans' track and field most valuable player three times during a career that ran from 1983 to '86.

Ron Zimmer also was a standout track athlete at IWU from 1988 to '92. A basketball player, Sampen graduated from Wesleyan in 1959.

"A little bit of tradition goes into it, too," said Jordan Zimmer.