Mizzou hoops adds four-star Chicago guard Devin Cleveland to Class of 2027

Missouri men’s basketball added another highly ranked prospect to its 2027 recruiting class Friday when four-star guard Devin Cleveland announced his commitment to the Tigers during a CBS Sports broadcast.

Cleveland — a 6-foot-3 combo guard from Chicago who plays at La Lumiere School in La Porte, Indiana — is ranked No. 30 nationally in the 2027 class. He chose MU over Michigan and TCU, giving coach Dennis Gates another major addition as the Tigers continue building for the future.

Cleveland visited Columbia during Mizzou’s Homecoming weekend and attended the Tigers’ football game against Florida. The visit gave him an opportunity to experience the university and its atmosphere as he weighed his college options.

The relationships Cleveland developed with Gates and MU’s coaching staff played a significant role in his decision. He said he believes Columbia will provide an environment where he can grow both on and off the court.

“It just felt like home,” Cleveland said during his commitment announcement. “I feel like it’s somewhere I can go get bigger, for sure, but also me just becoming a better man and an opportunity that they’ve been giving me. I just feel like it’s home, and I think I made the right decision.”

Cleveland’s commitment gives Gates another highly regarded guard to build around in the 2027 class. He joins fellow four-star guard Scottie Adkinson to add to Missouri’s backcourt recruiting efforts as the program looks to bring in more talent for the coming seasons.

Cleveland also made clear what he hopes to bring to the Tigers when he eventually arrives in Columbia. Beyond his ability as a guard, he emphasized his willingness to work, contribute to the team and help the program compete for championships.

“They’re getting a hard worker, a person that’s willing to give his all to the team and the community surrounding me,” Cleveland said. “I’m just here to win championships, and that’s what I’m coming in to do.”

The commitment marks another recruiting win for Gates as MU continues assembling its 2027 class. With Cleveland joining Scottie Adkinson, the Tigers have added two highly ranked guards who could help shape the program’s future in the SEC.