Five-star 2026 Phoenix St. Mary's forward Cameron Williams said he would play for Duke next season, choosing the Blue Devils over Arizona and Texas.
The top-ranked power forward and No. 4 player overall in the 2026 class, Williams announced his decision on CBS Sports HQ from St. Mary's, where a loud chorus of cheers greeted his decision.
"I feel like the coaches have truly believed in me," Williams said. "I feel like they see me going there and producing a lot, having a big role. And it's been childhood dream since I was little, playing for Duke. It's just exciting. I can't wait."
Wiiliams was on hand when the Blue Devils beat the Wildcats at McKale Center last season, and also attended the Arizona-BYU game at McKale. He took an official visit last month during the weekend when UA played Saint Mary's in an exhibition game.
Phoenix St. Mary's big man Cameron Williams said during the Section 7 event last June that he took three visits to Arizona last season.
While the Wildcats lost to both Duke and BYU at McKale Center, Williams indicated the experience didn’t dampen his enthusiasm for Arizona.
“It was amazing,” Williams told the Star during Section 7. “Just to see how those guys came together, even though they lost, it was a great game to see. I’m glad I went there. It was a great experience.”
Arizona received a commitment Sunday from Goodyear Millennium forward Cameron Holmes. When asked on Tuesday if he expected one or two signees during the fall signing period, UA coach Tommy Lloyd said only that "we'll see."
"Maybe we could pull a rabbit out of a hat or two, I don't know," he said. "Let's see what happens."
