Tajh Ariza, a top-15 recruit in the 2026 class, has narrowed his recruitment to two schools: the Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans . The 6-foot-9 forward out of St. John Bosco in California held offers from the likes of Kansas, North Carolina, UCLA and multiple others.
He's the son of 18-year NBA veteran Trevor Ariza , who went to UCLA before being drafted in the second round by the New York Knicks . He then played for the Orlando Magic , Los Angeles Lakers , Houston Rockets , New Orleans Hornets , Washington Wizards , Phoenix Suns , Sacramento Kings , Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat .
Per Rivals, Ariza is the No. 14 player in the 2026 class and No. 6 small forward.
The Ducks ' only 2026 commit is 6-foot-7 center Kendre Harrison , who will also be a tight end on the football team. The addition of Ariza, a rangy wing with the ability to crash the boards, would bolster head coach Dana Altman 's squads' forward depth that currently consists of Kwame Evans Jr. , Devon Pryer , Sean Stewart and several others.
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