5-star guard Brayden Burries, ranked No. 11 within the ESPN 100 for the 2025 class, has dedicated to Arizona. Burries introduced his choice Wednesday on „SportsCenter.“
The 6-foot-4 combo guard from Eleanor Roosevelt Excessive Faculty (California) turns into Arizona’s second top-15 addition in latest weeks, following Koa Peat’s dedication in late March.
Burries selected the Wildcats over USC, with Tennessee, Oregon and Alabama additionally making his ultimate checklist of colleges.
„Arizona was the perfect match for me and my household,“ Burries advised ESPN. „Coach [Tommy] Lloyd is a good man. They’ve been recruiting me for some time. He permits his gamers to play each up and down, however in addition they execute inside a structured framework. Everyone seems to be held accountable. Their fashion of play is wise and aggressive.“
„I like the fan base,“ Burries stated. „I have been to some of their video games. There may be nice power within the McKale Heart. It is a basketball faculty.“
The McDonald’s All-American showcased his scoring skills on the Nike EYBL circuit, averaging 20.9 factors and 5.9 rebounds in 15 video games final spring and summer season. He improved on the Nike Peach Jam, averaging 22.2 factors and 10.0 rebounds whereas taking pictures 41.7% from 3-point vary.
Arizona’s 2025 recruiting class now consists of Burries, Peat, top-50 prospect Dwayne Aristode, and four-star wing Bryce James, son of LeBron James.
