Syracuse lands 2021 4-star recruit Benny Williams
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Four-star forward Benny Williams is the first verbal commit in Syracuse's class of 2021, choosing the Orange over Maryland, Georgetown and Miami.
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The Orange landed 2021 four-star forward Benny Williams on Thursday, one day after four-star 2020 center Frank Anselem committed to SU. Williams is SU’s first verbal commit for the 2021 class.
Williams, who chose SU over Maryland, Georgetown and Miami, said in his Instagram decision video that he’s “excited to play for coach Boeheim in front of the best fans in the country in the greatest arena in college basketball.”
Here’s Benny Williams’ official IG announcement to Syracuse. Says his journey started at the Boys and Girls Club of Bowie, MD. “I am excited to play for coach Boeheim in front of the best fans in the country in the greatest arena in college basketball. Let’s go Orange.” pic.twitter.com/bwK784pIPp
— Matthew Gutierrez (@MatthewGut21) June 4, 2020
A Potomac, Maryland native, Williams started playing basketball at the Bowie Boys and Girls Club. At St. Andrews Episcopal High School, he became his class’s best prospect in the state, according to 247 Sports.
The 6-foot-8 small forward is the 47th ranked recruit overall in the 2021 class. Syracuse associate head coach Adrian Autry was the primary recruiter for both Williams and Anselem.
“I think I can come in and impact the program right away and hopefully lead them to a national championship,” Williams told 247 Sports.
Published on June 4, 2020 at 7:46 pm
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