Overview
- Williams announced his commitment on CBS Sports HQ, selecting the Blue Devils over fellow finalists Arizona and Texas after an October official visit to Durham.
- The 6-foot-11 St. Mary's (Phoenix) standout is a consensus top-five recruit in 2026 and the No. 1 power forward in class evaluations.
- He is Duke’s third 2026 verbal, joining five-star wing Bryson Howard and four-star center Maxime Meyer, and his addition lifts the class into the top 10 nationally, according to ESPN.
- Scouting reports highlight length, mobility, rim protection and face-up shooting; on the Adidas 3SSB circuit he posted 15.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game while hitting 37% from three.
- Reports anticipate multiple NBA departures from Duke’s current roster, which could open a pathway for early minutes for Williams, and one outlet erroneously referred to him as Brandon.