By SAM LANCE Arizona State landed one of the most versatile prospects in the 2025 class, four-star forward Jaion Pitt, on Thursday. Pitt — the 6-foot-7, 220-pound forward out of Bella Vista Prep (AZ) and the Arizona Unity Nike EYBL AAU program — chose the Sun Devils over schools like California and Utah State. But what went into his decision? “It’s close,” Pitt told … [Read more...] about Arizona State commit Jaion Pitt provides ‘very special’ skillset
Five-star forward Koa Peat commits to Arizona
By SAM LANCE Koa Peat, the No. 8 overall prospect in the 2025 class, has committed to Tommy Lloyd and Arizona. He made the announcement live on the Pat McAfee show. Peat — the 6-foot-8, 235-pound power forward from Perry (AZ) and the Compton Magic Adidas 3SSB AAU program — chose Arizona over his other finalists Arizona State, Baylor, Houston and Texas. “I just felt … [Read more...] about Five-star forward Koa Peat commits to Arizona
Bryce James, younger son of LeBron James, chooses Arizona
By SAM LANCE & ADAM ZAGORIA Class of 2025 guard Bryce James has committed to Arizona, he announced via his Instagram page on Wednesday. Bryce James has committed to Arizona, per his Instagram page. He is the son of LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/Y0WPztOYuY— Sam Lance (@slancehoops) January 1, 2025 James — the 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard from Sierra Canyon (CA) and … [Read more...] about Bryce James, younger son of LeBron James, chooses Arizona
Five-star forward Koa Peat updates recruitment after Bobby Hurley watches him play
BY ZACH SMART CHANDLER, AZ—Koa Peat leaked out in transition, soared in front of a pair of helpless defenders and crammed a devastating one-handed dunk mid-way through the third quarter of Perry High School’s 62-36 dismantling of Williams Field. In the LV8 Invitational on Saturday afternoon, before a packed crowd at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Perry HS played … [Read more...] about Five-star forward Koa Peat updates recruitment after Bobby Hurley watches him play
Five-star forward Dwayne Aristode commits to Arizona
By ADAM ZAGORIA Dwayne Aristode, the 6-foot-8 five-star small forward from Brewster (N.H.) Academy, has committed to Arizona. He chose the Wildcats over Duke, Michigan State, USC and the Australian NBL. “The winning culture Tommy Lloyd has built at Arizona is remarkable,” Aristode told ESPN. “They play fast and have the right balance between structure and giving … [Read more...] about Five-star forward Dwayne Aristode commits to Arizona