5-star Caleb Holt commits to Arizona and Tommy Lloyd

Highly-touted shooting guard cites strong relationship with head coach as key factor in decision

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Arizona Wildcats have landed a major recruiting victory, securing a commitment from 5-star shooting guard Caleb Holt. Holt, who had a number of high-profile offers, cited his strong relationship and familiarity with head coach Tommy Lloyd as a key factor in his decision to join the Wildcats program.

Why it matters

Holt is one of the highest-rated recruits to ever commit to Arizona, a major coup for the Wildcats and head coach Tommy Lloyd as they look to build on the program's recent success. Holt's commitment is expected to further boost Arizona's profile and recruiting efforts going forward.

The details

Holt, a 5-star prospect, had a number of top offers but ultimately chose to join the Wildcats. In explaining his decision, Holt highlighted his close relationship with head coach Tommy Lloyd as a major factor, noting the familiarity and comfort level he felt with the Arizona program.

  • Holt announced his commitment on March 10, 2026.

The players

Caleb Holt

A 5-star shooting guard who has committed to play for the Arizona Wildcats basketball program.

Tommy Lloyd

The head coach of the Arizona Wildcats basketball team, who was instrumental in securing Holt's commitment.

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What they’re saying

“In my heart, I knew Arizona was the right place for me. Coach Lloyd and the program have been great, and I'm excited to be a Wildcat.”

— Caleb Holt (chatsports.com)

The takeaway

Holt's commitment is a major recruiting win for Arizona and head coach Tommy Lloyd, further bolstering the Wildcats' roster and solidifying their status as one of the top programs in college basketball.