Kavell Bigby-Williams (’95) Commits to Oregon

By Sam Neter on April 10, 2016

Former Great Britain Under-20 Kavell Bigby-Williams has committed to NCAA Division 1 high major school University of Oregon.

Bigby-Williams was named an NJCAA Division 1 First Team All American last week following a standout season at Gillette College, and after an official visit to Oregon in the past few days has committed to the Ducks; an Elite Eight team this season.

The 6’10” forward took to Twitter to confirm the news, which was first reported by Oregon’s 247sports.com:

Been a lot of hard work and a tough decision but doing my research on every school I feel Oregon is the best fit 🐥🐥🐥 https://t.co/mJKrTrZfji

— Kavell Bigby (@Kavell6ft10) April 10, 2016

He added afterwards:

feel this is the best situation for me and a place where I can really excell, thanks every1 that has helped me to get to the point I'm at👍🏾

— Kavell Bigby (@Kavell6ft10) April 10, 2016

As a sophomore at Gillette, the former Harris Academy Beckenham and Lewisham Thunder big man averaged 16.8 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 5.8 blocks per game.

Bigby-Williams committed to Oregon over numerous other Division 1 offers including Arizona State, Montana State, Providence, Texas, Utah, and San Diego State.

The addition of Bigby-Williams, who averaged 11.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks for the GB U20s last summer, is expected to move Oregon’s recruiting class ranking to No. 13 in the country and No. 3 in the Pac-12.

Hoopsfix wants to wish Kavell all the best with his NCAA Division 1 career!

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