4-star Bronson Schmidt-Uili talks offers and official visits

Bronson Schmidt-Uili is the No. 48 player in the 2024 On3 150. The 6-foot-11 center moved to Mouth of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill Academy from New Zealand less than six weeks ago.

“I’m an active finisher and shot blocker,” Schmidt-Uili told On3. “I chase offensive rebounds and am active on the boards, I’m an athletic player, above the rim. I’m seeing the guards are shiftier over in the States, switching on to them I have to move my feet more.”

On3 caught up with Bronson Schmidt-Uili after a recent game to talk about his recruitment.

“I have offers right now from Cal and Texas Tech,” Schmidt-Uili said. “I took an official visit to Cal.”

Schmidt-Uili talks recruitment

California: “Walking into the basketball stadium was memorable. That was my first time seeing an environment like that, being from New Zealand, stadiums don’t look like that. Education is high-level there, they said it is the No. 1 public school in the world.”

Texas Tech: “I don’t know too much about them as a program, yet. They offered, they keep in contact, and I am continuing to learn more about them.”

“I have talked with Ohio State, Xavier, and Maryland recently,” Schmidt-Uili said.

In Schmidt-Uili’s words

“I want to go to a place where my family is comfortable, they can easily get in and out of there for visits,” Schmidt-Uili said. “I want to be to be the best player I can be. I’ll look a place where I can trust their development. Also, a place where I can find a good role.

“I don’t have any more visits set right now. We are focused on the season, but we will probably look more into that next year.”

Scouting report

Bronson Schmidt-Uili has a basketball frame. At 6-10 or 6-11, he has great length with broad shoulders, very projectable as he gets into a weight training program. Schmidt-UIli runs very well; he has lateral agility and vertical pop. He moves in a way many his size simply do not. Schmidt-Uili moves well off the ball, cutting with a purpose in an attacking manner. He has touch with range that extends beyond the three off the catch. The post will need to get caught up to the speed of the game and continue adding strength. Defensively, the native of New Zealand can move his feet. He is a good rebounder, he can get out of his area, and he has natural timing around the rim. Schmidt-Uili was an alternate for the u17 New Zealand men’s basketball team.