The first commitment in Arizona’s 2027 men’s basketball class could be coming soon, and the name at the center of it is a big one.
Adan Diggs, a 5-star combo guard from Phoenix, is scheduled to announce his college decision on Nov. 16, according to Joe Tipton of Rivals. Arizona is in the mix along with Arkansas, Kentucky and USC.
At 6-foot-4, Diggs is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 6 overall player in the 2027 class. He also checks in as the nation’s No. 1 combo guard and the No. 2 prospect in Arizona.
The Wildcats have been viewed as a strong contender for a while. Tommy Lloyd has long been believed to have the inside track with Diggs among college basketball recruiting insiders, and the guard’s official visit to Tucson for the Red-Blue Showcase in late September only added to that buzz.
247Sports’ Adam Finkelstein described Diggs as one of the “more naturally gifted two-way prospects,” and his evaluation painted the picture of a player with real versatility. “Physically, he has solid size for a combo-guard, good length (6-foot-7 wingspan), and an emerging power body,” Finkelstein wrote in July.
“He’s a good, not great, vertical athlete, who is better when he can elevate off two, and also a fluid mover. He’s a very talented defender, both on and off the ball.
He has some versatility, but can also impact the game around the rim.”
If Arizona lands him, Diggs would become the third top-rated combo guard to suit up for the program in as many years, following Brayden Burries and Caleb Holt. Arizona also had former McDonald’s All-American Caleb Love for two years.
A commitment from Diggs would also give Lloyd and his staff a needed lift after missing on 5-star wing Darius Wabbington and 4-star big man Kamsi Awaka on consecutive days about a month ago. Both of those players had visited Arizona for Red-Blue weekend, just like Diggs.
And the bigger picture matters too. Arizona is expected to have a light high school recruiting class next year, and the Wildcats do not currently have any other active offers out to uncommitted high school players. That points to a roster build that will lean heavily on the transfer portal and international recruiting for the 2027-28 season.
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