Arizona Basketball Lands Elite 2026 Prospect

Arizona just landed a big-time in-state win. Cam Holmes, a 6-foot-6 small forward and one of the top wings in the 2026 class, has committed to the Wildcats. Holmes is ranked inside the top 35 nationally and chose Arizona over North Carolina and Dayton, giving the program a major recruiting boost as it tries to re-establish itself on the national scene.

Holmes plays his high school ball at Millennium High in Goodyear and is the younger brother of Dayton star DaRon Holmes. That connection made the Flyers a real threat down the stretch, and North Carolina brought plenty of national weight to the table. But in the end, Arizona kept the state’s top player home, and that’s exactly the kind of win this staff needed.

Holmes is the exact type of player Arizona wants to build around. Perhaps a one-and-done flash, but could also be a multi-year contributor who can anchor a system and grow into a featured role. Holmes has that trajectory. He’s not coming in looking to hijack the spotlight. He’s coming in to win.

For Arizona, this commitment carries more than just recruiting clout. It signals that the Wildcats can still keep elite talent in-state, even with bluebloods knocking. It also gives the 2026 class a legitimate headliner, which helps with momentum on the trail and inside the locker room. Holmes brings a level of credibility that matters to other recruits. They’ll see a top-35 guy betting on Arizona and start paying closer attention.

Holmes still has another year of high school ball ahead, but his decision gives Arizona fans something to rally around right now. With Holmes in the fold, elite recruiting feelings are starting to return.