Michigan’s pursuit of 2027 guard Devin Cleveland is still alive, and the Wolverines now have a clear date to make their pitch.
Cleveland, a Chicago native at La Lumiere School, has lined up four official visits: Alabama from Sept. 18-20, TCU from Sept.
24-26, Missouri from Oct. 3-4 and Michigan from Nov. 6-8.
That gives Michigan the final crack at the Top-30 prospect.
Even with the coaching changes in Ann Arbor, Cleveland said Michigan remains firmly in the mix. “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.”
Cleveland is listed at 6-foot-3 and 160 pounds, and the rankings show how highly he’s regarded. Rivals has him at No. 33 in the 2027 class, while ESPN is even higher on him at No.
- He’s also rated the No. 6 shooting guard and the No. 3 player in Chicago.
On the floor, Cleveland looks more like a natural two-guard than a primary handler. During the EYBL Circuit this summer, he put up 16.6 points and 2.5 assists per game.
He told Rivals he wants a school that pushes him every day and helps him get to the NBA. He also wants a chance to play early as a true freshman and is searching for the best fit.
Michigan’s guard room is crowded right now, but that picture could look different after this season. If Trey McKenney and Brandon McCoy Jr. have the kind of year that sends them toward the NBA, there will be room to reload. The Wolverines can also dip into the transfer portal, and they’ve already shown interest in Joseph Hartman and Malachi Brown.
Still, Michigan has been willing to trust freshmen, and after this season Boynton Jr. is expected to need more shooting in the backcourt. Cleveland gives the Wolverines a real chance to address that need.
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