Providence lands top center in major recruiting win over Kentucky
Lewis Uvwo is the first pledge for Providence coach Bryan Hodgson in this class, and it comes after a lengthy pursuit.
Providence College has secured the services of Lewis Uvwo, an elite basketball prospect and one of the top centers in the Class of 2027. The talented Uvwo committed to the Friars during a Wednesday webcast hosted by CBS Sports, beating out rivals Baylor, California, and Kentucky. Prior to this significant commitment, Uvwo had received offers from numerous other universities, including USC, Miami, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Arkansas, Texas, LSU, BYU, UCLA, and more.
Uvwo's decision to join the Friars was informed by an official visit he took to campus in late September. This visit, coupled with other offers on the table, allowed Uvwo to narrow down his options. Providence's pursuit of Uvwo was a lengthy process, with the team obtaining a visit during the weekend of September 18 following the cancellation of a scheduled visit by another prospect, Asa Montgomery. Montgomery ultimately chose to commit to Duke.
Providence coach Bryan Hodgson and his staff made several trips to Prolific Prep in Florida to meet with Uvwo in early October, further solidifying their commitment to recruiting the talented player. Hodgson and his team have been diligently working to secure Uvwo's commitment over the past few weeks, and their efforts have paid off.
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