Five-Star Tajh Ariza Commits to Oregon

Five-star 6-foot-9 wing Tajh Ariza, son of NBA veteran Trevor Ariza, has committed to Dana Altman’s Oregon Ducks over USC, announcing his decision on a Friday-night livestream on CBS Sports HQ. Ariza, a top-20 national prospect from St. John Bosco (ranked No. 14 by 247Sports/Rivals and No. 18 in the 247Sports composite), is known for two-way versatility. He said an official Oregon visit in which Altman personally coached him — and during which he hit “like 20 threes in a row” — plus a preexisting relationship with assistant Tony Stubblefield, helped seal his choice. Oregon projects Ariza as a jumbo wing/point-forward who can defend multiple positions, handle and facilitate the offense, and expects him to make an immediate impact after adding weight. The commitment bolsters a rising 2026 Oregon class that remains active for other five-star targets such as Tyran Stokes and Christian Collins and drew coverage across major outlets including SI, 247Sports, Bleacher Report and CBS.