Arizona Wildcats' roster takes shape with Brandon Williams now on board
Brandon Williams on Saturday recommitted to play for the Arizona Wildcats in 2018, becoming Sean Miller's fifth commitment since April 11.
Here's a look to date at the Wildcats' roster, along with Arizona's known remaining targets (with two scholarships still available).
POINT GUARDS
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Alex Barcello will be joined by incoming grad transfer Justin Coleman and four-star Brandon Williams. Devonaire Doutrive is capable of running the point as well.
Brandon Williams, Fr., 6-1, 185, Encino, California
Officially committed Saturday after initially decommitting from UA on March 2. Quick point guard who averaged 24.7 points as a senior at Crespi High.
Justin Coleman, Sr., 5-10, 170, Birmingham, Alabama
Speedy veteran played power conference ball for two seasons at Alabama.
Alex Barcello, So., 6-2, 180, Chandler
Fell out of the rotation as a freshman in part due to Allonzo Trier’s ability to play point guard on top of shooting guard.
WINGS
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Combo guard Devonaire Doutrive and his guardian, Laurian Watkins, pose upon Doutrive's signing with Arizona on April 11, 2018.
Devonaire Doutrive, Fr., 6-4, 170, Los Angeles
Versatile combo guard was first to join UA’s new 2018 recruiting class.
Dylan Smith, Jr., 6-5, 170, Mobile, Alabama
Shooter averaged only 4.3 points last season but could be major factor now.
Brandon Randolph, So., 6-6, 175, Yonkers, New York
Started four games and showed early promise as an aggressive scorer as a freshman.
Emmanuel Akot, So. 6-7, 200, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Versatile, rangy wing has loads of upside on both ends of the floor.
Omar Thielemans, Fr., 6-7, 200, Oostende, Belgium
European wing is a mystery but known for versatility and athleticism.
POST PLAYERS
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Sophomore Ira Lee (11) tries to slam home a dunk against Cal State Bakersfield.
Ira Lee, So., 6-7, 235, Los Angeles
Was a valued inside reserve as a freshman but only a limited factor after a late-season concussion.
Chase Jeter, Jr., 6-10, 230, Las Vegas
Duke transfer was highly regarded out of high school.
Ryan Luther, Sr., 6-9, 225, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
Stretch forward was limited by foot injuries the past two seasons.
RECRUITING TARGETS
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• Arizona recruiting: Wildcats land Brandon Williams, 2 more players could bolster the 2018 class
• Pac-12 rankings: Omar Thielemans becomes Arizona's second 2018 commit; Oregon still top class
• 'Explosive playmaker' Justin Coleman picks Wildcats, joins revamped recruiting class
• Arizona Wildcats working to land final visit of five-star forward Jordan Brown
• Five things to know about Ryan Luther, Arizona's newest basketball player
WINGS
UpdatedEmmitt Matthews Jr, Fr., 6-6, 175, three stars (Wilson HS, Tacoma, Wash.)
MaCio Teague, Jr., 6-3, 190 (UNC Asheville)*
*Would need to sit out 2018-19 as a conventional transfer.
POST PLAYERS
UpdatedParker Braun, Fr., 6-7, 185, unranked (Blue Valley Northwest, Overland Park, Kansas)
COACHING STAFF
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Danny Peters and one assistant yet to be determined will join head coach Sean Miller, right, and assistant Mark Phelps, left.
Head coach: Sean Miller
Assistant coach: Mark Phelps
Assistant coach: Danny Peters
Assistant coach: Vacant*
* Austin Carroll was an acting assistant coach last season.
