Cal basketball lands commitment from 6-foot-11 big man

On3 Consensus three-star recruit Devin Curtis has committed to California.

The 6-foot-11 class of 2023 center out of Castaic (Calif.) So Cal Academy chose the Golden Bears over offers from Nevada, Montana, Northern Illinois, UC Santa Barbara, and others.

He is Cal’s second commitment in the 2023 class, joining Top-150 recruit Rodney Brown.

Curtis ranks as the No. 184 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 20th ranked center in the country.

Curtis on his commitment to Cal

“The reason I chose Cal is because I believe it’s the best fit for me,” Curtis said to On3. “It’s a Pac-12 school and I’ve seen how the coaches are committed to turning the program around. Mostly, I felt like I could make an impact. I know as a freshman, I will have to fight for minutes and for respect.”

What type of player is Cal getting in Devin Curtis?

“The program is getting a player that brings intelligence and skill. I know I’m not the most physically gifted, the most bouncy, or the most athletic but I can use IQ and intelligence as a player to get my edge over guys. Just knowing how to rotate on defense and communicate with my teammates. As I grow as a player, I’ll make sure I’m a leader as well. I can rebound and stretch the floor.”