5-star guard Brayden Burries, ranked No. 11 within the ESPN 100 for the 2025 class, has dedicated to Arizona. Burries introduced his determination Wednesday on “SportsCenter.”
The 6-foot-4 combo guard from Eleanor Roosevelt Excessive College (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 closing listing of faculties.
“Arizona was the most effective 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 additionally they execute inside a structured framework. Everyone seems to be held accountable. Their type of play is sensible and aggressive.”
“I like the fan base,” Burries stated. “I have been to a couple of their video games. There’s nice vitality within the McKale Middle. It is a basketball college.”
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 capturing 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.
