Michigan is getting one last swing at one of the top guards in the 2027 class.
Devin Cleveland is in Ann Arbor this weekend on an official visit, and the Wolverines appear to have a real chance to make a late move before he announces his college decision next Friday, Oct. 16. The La Porte (IN) La Lumiere School standout has already been on official visits to Missouri and TCU, making this his third and final stop in a busy stretch.
Cleveland is a 6-foot-3 combo guard and ranks No. 29 in the 247Sports Composite for the 2027 class. He is also listed at No. 29 in the SCNext 100.
Michigan first emerged as a serious factor for Cleveland after its national title run last season, and that interest has held even with the coaching change that sent Dusty May to the NBA and brought Mike Boynton Jr. to Ann Arbor. Boynton has since stabilized the program, re-recruited the roster, and filled out his staff, which has opened the door for the Wolverines to focus on building out the 2027 class.
Back in August, Cleveland pointed to assistant coach Akeem Miskdeen as a big reason Michigan stayed in the mix. Boynton kept Miskdeen on staff, and that continuity clearly mattered to the prospect.
“I know there been coaching changes recently but Coach Akeem [Miskdeen] - another Chicago guy who I’ve been building a connection for the past three years - reached out to reassure me that they are still confident in the coaching staff and the team’s ability to compete at the highest level," Cleveland told Rivals. "I’m looking forward to building a connection with Coach (Mike) Boynton and seeing how my game can fit into what they’re building. I’ll be watching his play style throughout the season.”
Rivals’ Recruiting Prediction Machine currently gives Michigan the edge, slotting the Wolverines first in his recruitment with a 38.1% chance to land him. Missouri is second.
There’s also a clean basketball fit here. Michigan may not have Trey McKenney next season if the former five-star makes the expected leap and tests the NBA waters.
If that happens, Cleveland could slide into a real role right away. He’s more of a two guard, and after shooting 47% during the EYBL season, he brings the kind of perimeter scoring and spacing Michigan can always use.
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