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Five-star guard Brayden Burries, ranked No. 11 in the ESPN 100 for the 2025 class, has committed to Arizona. Burries announced his decision Wednesday on “SportsCenter.”
The 6-foot-4 combo guard from Eleanor Roosevelt High School (California) becomes Arizona’s second top-15 addition in recent weeks, following Koa Peat’s commitment in late March.
Burries chose the Wildcats over USC, with Tennessee, Oregon and Alabama also making his final list of schools.
“Arizona was the best fit for me and my family,” Burries told ESPN. “Coach [Tommy] Lloyd is a great guy. They have been recruiting me for a while. He allows his players to play both up and down, but they also execute within a structured framework. Everyone is held accountable. Their style of play is smart and aggressive.”
“I love the fan base,” Burries said. “I’ve been to a few of their games. There is great energy in the McKale Center. It’s a basketball school.”
The McDonald’s All-American showcased his scoring abilities on the Nike EYBL circuit, averaging 20.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in 15 games last spring and summer. He improved at the Nike Peach Jam, averaging 22.2 points and 10.0 rebounds while shooting 41.7% from 3-point range.
Arizona’s 2025 recruiting class now includes Burries, Peat, top-50 prospect Dwayne Aristode, and four-star wing Bryce James, son of LeBron James.
