- ABC News
- October 13, 2024
Top international basketball prospect Dwayne Aristode, a top-20 recruit in the 2025 high school class, told ESPN he has committed to Arizona. "The winning culture Tommy Lloyd has built at Arizona is remarkable," Aristode said Sunday. "They play fast and have the right balance between structure and giving players freedom." Aristode picked the Wildcats over a list of other finalists that included Duke, USC, Michigan State and the NBL Next Stars program. The 6-foot-8 wing from the Netherlands is considered one of Europe's most promising young prospects, having already made his senior national team debut as a 17-year-old this summer, with strong performances against Serbia and Belgium. "Representing my country was a dream come true," Aristode said. "The pace and physicality were very different. I needed that experience playing against a three-time MVP in Nikola Jokic to see where my game is and where I want to go personally. I want to...