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Ikenna Alozie’s Final 8: Big 12 Powers in the Hunt for 5-Star Guard

Originally posted on Heartland College Sports
By Brian McQuillen | Last updated Jun 27, 2025 1:59 PM ET

Class of 2026 five-star guard Ikenna Alozie narrowed down his list to eight schools, per On3’s Joe Tipton.

Alozie is ranked as the No. 2 overall point guard in his class, as well as the ninth-best prospect. Arizona, Houston and Kansas made the cut for one of the top players in the 2026 class.

The Big 12 programs will be competing against Gonzaga, Alabama, Louisville, Kentucky and Washington with hopes of securing Alozie’s commitment.

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The 6-2 point guard is a top-10 overall player in the 2026 class. https://t.co/8HWuZci9Sb pic.twitter.com/4mm7TKjDpH
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) June 24, 2025

Heading into his senior season at Dream City Christian, he is the No. 1-ranked player in the state of Arizona. The 6-foot-2 point guard held offers from West Virginia, Arizona State, Cincinnati and Oklahoma State before cutting down his list.

In an interview with On3, Alozie said the family environment of the Arizona Wildcats caught his attention.

“It’s pretty much where I stay, super close,” he said. “It’s really family-based. They’ve been on me for a very, very long time, and I appreciate that.”

Alozie also mentioned that the defensive identity of the Houston Cougars and the system implemented by Kansas head coach Bill Self intrigued him.

All three of these Big 12 programs made the NCAA Tournament last season. Kansas finished 21-13, while Arizona (24-13) and Houston (35-5) put together successful seasons. Houston won the Big 12 and made it to the NCAA Championship game.

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