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Arizona Wildcats' roster takes shape with Brandon Williams now on board
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Arizona Wildcats' roster takes shape with Brandon Williams now on board

  • May 5, 2018
  • May 5, 2018 Updated Jun 2, 2018
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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

University of Arizona vs Texas A&M (copy)

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.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

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

Devonaire Doutrive, Laurian Watkins

Combo guard Devonaire Doutrive and his guardian, Laurian Watkins, pose upon Doutrive's signing with Arizona on April 11, 2018.

Photo courtesy Laurian Watkins

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

University of Arizona vs Cal State Bakersfield (copy)

Sophomore Ira Lee (11) tries to slam home a dunk against Cal State Bakersfield.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

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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More on recruiting

• Brandon Williams re-commits to Arizona Wildcats; could a five-star recruit be next?

• 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

Emmitt 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

Parker Braun, Fr., 6-7, 185, unranked (Blue Valley Northwest, Overland Park, Kansas)

COACHING STAFF

No. 9 Arizona Wildcats vs. Washington State Cougars college basketball (copy)

Danny Peters and one assistant yet to be determined will join head coach Sean Miller, right, and assistant Mark Phelps, left.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Head coach: Sean Miller

Assistant coach: Mark Phelps

Assistant coach: Danny Peters

Assistant coach: Vacant*

* Austin Carroll was an acting assistant coach last season.

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