UCLA, Mick Cronin land commitment from Devin Williams

Corona (Calif.) Centennial four-star recruit Devin Williams tells On3 he has committed to UCLA.

Williams, a 6-foot-10, 200-pound class of 2023 power forward, ultimately chose the Bruins over USC.

He also received offers from Texas Tech, UNLV, Xavier, Washington, and others. The skilled big man is UCLA’s first commitment to the 2023 class.

Williams is the No. 53 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. 11 power forward and the No. 13 player in the state of California. On3’s evaluators are much higher than the industry on Williams, ranking him 25th overall in the class.

Williams on his commitment to UCLA

“Ultimately, I chose UCLA because it was the best fit for me overall as a basketball player to win an NCAA championship and help me get me to the NBA,” Williams said to On3. “I feel like Mick Cronin and the staff can push me to get there. I feel like I’m very confident with them in us winning a national championship. The coaches (at UCLA) and the practices are just like my high school coach and my high school practices. Honestly, it just felt like home when I walked on campus.”

What type of player is UCLA getting in Devin Williams?

“I can do a little bit of everything,” Williams says. “Shoot off the dribble, shoot off the catch, defend the rim, push the break, rebound the ball on both ends, and finish over the rim. I’m excited to get to UCLA to get stronger and get better every day.”

Williams has a message for the UCLA fanbase.

“I’m hype! Bruin family, I’m home. I can’t wait to get on campus to see y’all. National championship coming soon!”

Scouting Summary

Devin Williams is a lengthy and athletic post player. He moves in a way not many his size can. At 6-10, he is a fluid athlete who moves very well laterally. He is a good vertical athlete as well. Williams needs added strength. He has touch that extends beyond the three point line. Will need to continue working on his balance and footwork, figuring out how he scores best in the half court, with continued reps he should continue to develop. He is a natural rim protector and he can move his feet well on defense. There are a lot of natural tools that give him a high upside. – On3’s Jamie Shaw, National Recruiting Analyst