With twin brother, Kyle, looking on Cory Stockmal drives to the hoop. (Jay Connor / Globe Photo)

Watertown High twins Cory and Kyle Stockmal have made a commitment to New York University.

The seniors, who are ranked fourth and fifth in their class, helped lead the Raiders to their second Division 3 state title in three years last Saturday. Earlier in the season, Kyle broke the school's all-time scoring record; the two combined for 2,804 points during their career (Kyle with 1,687). They were also considering MIT and a number of Ivy League and NEPSAC schools.

Two factors played heavily into this decision.

First, there was the relationship between the Stockmals and the Violets' associate head coach, Sean Grant. Together with head coach Joe Nesci, NYU was very active in recruiting the two from the get-go.

"I thought they were the most honest from the beginning," Cory said.

Added Kyle, "They're some of the nicest coaches who recruited us."

The other factor lies in their familiarity with the school. Their sister, Courtney, is set to graduate NYU in December.

"I've visited before, gotten a feel for it," Kyle said. "I knew a little more about it on a personal level than other schoosl."

Cory and Kyle, who are ranked fourth and fifth in their class respectively, will be enrolled at the school's prestigious Stern School of Business -- yet another perk in what has to be one of the best weeks of their lives, what with a state title coming five days ago.

"It's right up there," Kyle laughed about the week.