UCLA Basketball Recruiting: Bruins land 4-star 2019 SG Grant Sherfield

The UCLA Basketball team got their second commitment for the 2019 recruiting class as 4-star shooting guard Grant Sherfield has committed to the Bruins.

It has been a slow process, but the UCLA Basketball team seems to be picking up speed on the recruiting trail after a sluggish summer. A few weeks ago, the Bruins landed 4-star shooting guard Jules Bernard for their 2018 class and today landed another shooting stud.

The Bruins got some back up at the shooting guard position as 4-star Grant Sherfield (Mansfield Summit HS/Arlington, TX) has committed to the Bruins’2019 recruiting class. According to 247Sports.com, Sherfield is the #3 shooting guard in Texas and in the nation is #4 at his position.

Both of these recruits are the second players to commit to their class. Along with Sherfield, LaMelo Ball, younger brother of former Bruin and current Los Angeles Lakers’ point guard Lonzo Ball, is also set to play for the Bruins in 2019.

Sherfield is a deadly outside shooter. He can hit a shot from almost anywhere on the floor, but it is his skill behind the three-point line that will make him a huge threat for the Bruins. UCLA has run a fast-paced offense the last few seasons, which incorporates the use of outside shots. Last season, Lonzo Ball, Bryce Alford and Isaac Hamilton were essential in this part of the game plan.

With Sherfield in the mix, he will continue to help the Bruins get up and down the floor and play a quick inside-out game. One thing he needs to work on is creating his own shot. He is great when given time to set, but will be even deadlier when he adds shots on the move.

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Additionally, Sherfield has good ball control and is not afraid to get to the basket and pull down rebounds. Though he will play a specific role in Westwood, it is always good to have someone like this Texas native who will has different facets to his game that the Bruins can utilize.

Welcome to Westwood, Grant!