Duke already had one of the best 2017 recruiting classes in the country. It just got a whole lot better.
Jade Williams, a 6-foot-4 forward and the No. 13 prospect in the espnW HoopGurlz Top 100, announced her decision to attend Duke after visiting the campus this past weekend.
"My decision to attend Duke was immediate," said the senior at Prestonwood Christian Academy (Plano, Texas). "I love the small-school environment, the culture, diversity of the student population and the opportunities that await me there."
Williams, who is interested in a career in medicine, also took official visits to Texas Tech, Tennessee, South Carolina and Texas A&M before visiting Durham, North Carolina.
A formidable presence on the front line, Williams can stretch defenses to the arc or work the paint. With the size of a center and the agility of a small forward, versatility is the most outstanding part of Williams' game. Williams was a member of the USA Basketball U16 team in 2015 that won a bronze medal in Mexico.
Coach Joanne P. McCallie and the Blue Devils also have verbal commitments from Mikayla Boykin, the No. 20 prospect in the class; Madison Treece, the No. 83 prospect; and Jayda Adams, who teamed up with Williams on that USA Basketball team that won bronze.
The NCAA early signing period for the 2017 class is Nov. 9-16.