Arizona Sports Ramp Up Recruiting for 2026-27

Arizona's collegiate sports programs are intensifying recruitment and roster building across several teams. In women's basketball, new head coach Becky Burke is revamping the squad after a disappointing 2024-25 season, securing three-star forward Priyanka Ponnam and targeting high-profile prospects including Cydnee Bryant, Syniah Coachman, and Aaliah Spaight to boost NCAA Tournament hopes. Arizona baseball, led by coach Chip Hale and coming off a College World Series appearance, is strengthening its 2026 lineup by retaining key players, adding eight transfers, and recruiting top talents such as pitcher Quinn O’Rourke and in-state shortstop Abram Sherrin. On the football front, Arizona State is focused on long-term recruiting by prioritizing standout 2027 prospect tight end Jackson Ballinger, who is building connections with the coaching staff. These moves highlight a coordinated effort by Arizona's programs to remain competitive in the Big 12 and on the national stage.