5-Star Recruit Caleb Holt Commits to Arizona Wildcats

Holt is the highest-ranked recruit for Coach Tommy Lloyd's program.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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2026 five-star shooting guard Caleb Holt has committed to play basketball for the University of Arizona Wildcats. Holt, the No. 4 ranked prospect in the 2026 SC Next 100, chose Arizona over offers from Houston, Kentucky, Alabama, and Providence.

Why it matters

Holt's commitment is a major recruiting win for Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd, who previously coached Holt on the USA Basketball U19 team. With several key players expected to leave for the NBA, Holt's arrival will help restock the Wildcats' roster as they aim to build on their current No. 2 national ranking.

The details

Holt announced his decision to attend Arizona on ESPN's First Take, where he and his family were shown wearing Wildcats gear. The 6-foot-5 guard is the second 2026 commit for Arizona, joining Goodyear Millenium High School shooting guard Cameron Holmes. Holt's impressive resume includes three gold medals with USA Basketball and MVP honors at the Adidas Eurocamp.

  • Holt announced his commitment on March 10, 2026.

The players

Caleb Holt

A 2026 five-star shooting guard and the No. 4 ranked prospect in the SC Next 100 class.

Tommy Lloyd

The head coach of the Arizona Wildcats basketball team, who previously coached Holt on the USA Basketball U19 team.

Koa Peat

A current Arizona player who is receiving NBA draft buzz, ranked No. 16 on ESPN's 2026 big board.

Brayden Burries

A current Arizona player who is receiving NBA draft buzz, ranked No. 17 on ESPN's 2026 big board.

Motiejus Krivas

A current Arizona player who is receiving NBA draft buzz, ranked No. 27 on ESPN's 2026 big board.

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What they’re saying

“For next year, I'll be committing to the University of Arizona. I'm going to Tucson.”

— Caleb Holt (ESPN's First Take)

What’s next

Holt will join the Arizona Wildcats for the 2026-27 season as they look to build on their current No. 2 national ranking and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Caleb Holt's commitment to Arizona is a major recruiting win for head coach Tommy Lloyd, who continues to attract top talent to Tucson. Holt's arrival will help the Wildcats reload as they prepare for roster turnover, with several key players expected to depart for the NBA.