Arizona has yet to finalize its roster for the upcoming basketball season, as it is hosting one of the best big men left in the transfer portal today. Former FAU center Devin Williams is set to visit Arizona and head coach Tommy Lloyd.
The sophomore played and started all 33 games for the Owls last season. Williams averaged 7.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks a game. His 2.6 blocks per game ranked him in the top five in the country last season.
One of the best bigs left in the portal is FAU transfer 6’10” Devin Williams. He tells me he’s recently heard from the following:- Arizona (visiting tomorrow)- North Carolina- Virginia Tech- Oklahoma- Lots of other HM+ schoolsWilliams finished top-3 in the country in… pic.twitter.com/58FAQEAwUg
— Hitmen Hoops (@HitmenHoops) May 4, 2026
Williams & Krivas Duo
Williams would help carry over the Wildcats’ paint dominance from last season. His presence down low when Motiejus Krivas is resting would be a nightmare for opposing teams. Krivas and Williams would be one of the best defensive duos in the nation.
On offense, he would be a good lob threat and pick-and-roll big. Williams would help out backup point guard JJ Mandaquit immensely and round out a nice bench unit for the Wildcats. The team currently lacks depth at forward and center, and Williams would immediately fix that problem.
Williams Sweepstakes
Williams is from Corona, California, and attended UCLA during his freshman season. He played in just 10 games for the Bruins, averaging only three minutes per game. Williams then took his talents to FAU to play a bigger role…