Aaliyah Chavez, No. 1 recruit, commits to Oklahoma

Aaliyah Chavez, the top recruit in the 2025 class, has committed to Oklahoma women’s basketball, marking a significant win for the program. The Gatorade National Player of the Year, who averaged 34.5 points per game at Lubbock Monterey High School, chose Oklahoma over other finalists including South Carolina, Texas Tech, Texas, LSU, and UCLA. Chavez expressed excitement about joining what she described as a family at OU and mentioned the influence of her family throughout her recruitment. Her commitment is expected to elevate Oklahoma's recruiting class into the top 20 nationally, complementing fellow recruits Keziah Lofton and Brooklyn Stewart. Chavez's immediate impact is anticipated, especially as the Sooners are graduating key players this season. Her choice is particularly notable as it leaves Texas without the sought-after recruit, who would have been the highest-rated signee in the Longhorns' recent history.