5-star center Lewis Uvwo commits to Providence basketball program
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Five-star center Lewis Uvwo has committed to Providence, becoming the first top-10 recruit to join the program under head coach Bryan Hodgson. The 6-foot-11 senior from Prolific Prep selected Providence over schools including Kentucky, Baylor, and Cal. Uvwo, ranked No. 7 overall in the 2027 class, gained prominence after a strong summer performance, which included being named EYBL Defensive Player of the Year for averaging 5.1 blocks per game. His commitment marks a significant addition as the Friars look to enhance their roster.
- •Lewis Uvwo announced his decision on October 28, 2026.
- •He is ranked No. 1 among centers in the 2027 recruiting class.
- •Uvwo was previously pursued by top programs like North Carolina and Duke.
- •He averaged 5.1 blocks per game last summer.
- •His commitment signifies growth under coach Bryan Hodgson.
- 9:16 PMESPN Soccer — Uvwo, the No. 1 center in 2027, commits to Providence
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — 5-star C Lewis Uvwo commits to Providence
"Five-star center Lewis Uvwo has announced his commitment to Providence, becoming the first top-10 overall recruit to pledge to the Friars under head coach Bryan Hodgson. The 6-foot-11 senior out of Prolific Prep ultimately chose Providence over Kentucky, Baylor, and Cal, but received offers from North Carolina, Michigan, BYU, Duke, and more. [ $19.99 gets […]
"Lewis Uvwo, the No. 1 center in the class of 2027, committed to Providence on Wednesday, giving the Friars their highest-ranked recruit in at least 20 years.
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 28, 2026, 9:16 PMUvwo, the No. 1 center in 2027, commits to Providence
Lewis Uvwo, the No. 1 center in the class of 2027, committed to Providence on Wednesday, giving the Friars their highest-ranked recruit in at least 20 years.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 7:41 PM5-star C Lewis Uvwo commits to Providence
Five-star center Lewis Uvwo has announced his commitment to Providence, becoming the first top-10 overall recruit to pledge to the Friars under head coach Bryan Hodgson. The 6-foot-11 senior out of Prolific Prep ultimately chose Providence over Kentucky, Baylor, and Cal, but received offers from North Carolina, Michigan, BYU, Duke, and more. [ $19.99 gets […]
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