Why everyone is waiting on a sign from Sabrina Ionescu

— -- Every time Sabrina Ionescu goes to a basketball event these days, little kids line up for photos and autographs.

At first, it felt strange for the humble Ionescu, a 6-foot senior guard at Miramonte (Orinda, California). But as time has passed, she has accepted her role in inspiring the next generation.

Now with her final high school game, the Jordan Brand Classic in Brooklyn, New York, just two days away, it's almost time to focus on Ionescu's biggest "autograph" yet -- signing with a university and its basketball program.

She has said all along that she wanted to focus on her high school season before turning her attention fully to her college decision, and that time -- the regular signing period opened Wednesday -- is upon us.

Her three finalists are Cal, Oregon State and Oregon.