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Recruiting Analyst Thinks Arizona Basketball Will Land Elite Five-Star Forward
The Arizona Wildcats are hoping to ramp up their recruiting efforts under Tommy Lloyd after they have failed to secure a top 15 class since he’s taken over as head coach.
They still have been wildly success in his three years, winning the Pac-12 regular season title and Pac-12 Tournament twice. But if they are going to break through the Sweet 16 ceiling that has been holding them back, then they have to start landing elite high school players.
One the Wildcats are eyeing is the top in-state prospect Koa Peat.
The 6-foot-8 Gilbert native is ranked as the fifth-best player in the entire country by On3’s Industry Ranking, turning him into one of the most coveted recruits in the 2025 class.
This is a perfect opportunity for Lloyd and his staff to announce themselves as real players in the national recruiting scene by landing someone from the state of Arizona who is being courted by top programs across the nation.
Peat has started visiting schools, having already taken trips to see Michigan, Houston, North Carolina, and Arizona State in an official capacity. He has lined up an official visit to see Arizona on the weekend of Oct. 4.
With the five-star forward traveling to Arkansas, Duke, and Baylor before heading down to Tucson, the Wildcats will have their work cut out for them if they want to land him.
But, at least one recruiting insider thinks they can pull this off.
“The in-state rival Arizona, coached by Tommy Lloyd, have done a good job here in making Peat a priority. I’m currently watching UofA the most in this recruitment while also keeping an eye on Duke. Baylor and Houston could also be sneaky,” Joe Tipton of On3 writes.
That is a good early sign for the Wildcats.
On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine lists Arizona as the favorite to land Peat with a 18.4 percent chance, followed by Arizona State at 12.2 and Texas at 10.4.
This recruitment will certainly be something to keep an eye on as Lloyd is looking to land the most high-profile player since he’s taken over as head coach.
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High-upside three-star CB commits to Arizona over Washington football
The Washington Huskies saw one of their few remaining uncommitted targets in the 2027 class go elsewhere on Thursday afternoon when three-star cornerback Evan Mack announced his commitment to Jedd Fisch’s former program, the Arizona Wildcats.
The 6-foot-3, 175-pound product of Crean Lutheran High School in Southern California chose coach Brent Brennan’s team out of a final three that also included the Huskies and Arizona State, after official visits to all three programs.
After taking an unofficial visit to Seattle for spring practice in April, Mack took his first official visit, a trip to Arizona State, on May 1. Then, he returned to Montlake on June 5, before wrapping things up in Tucson on June 19, which made enough of an impact for the Wildcats to win the battle for his services.
As a junior, the nation’s No. 613 overall prospect and No. 64 cornerback, according to the 247Sports Composite, tallied 49 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions, while showcasing the promising athleticism and ball skills that secondary coach John Richardson is looking for on the outside.
If he were to have chosen the Huskies, Mack, who has plenty of room to add weight to his frame for the physicality of the Big Ten, would’ve had a long route to the field. Behind projected starters Dylan Robinson and Emmanuel Karnley, who both have eligibility to return in 2027, Washington’s coaching staff is expecting a contribution from four-star freshman Rahsjon Duncan on the outside, while his classmate Jeron Jones and sophomore Elias Johnson both stood out during spring practice.
The Huskies currently have one commit at cornerback in three-star Maurice Williams; however, the Huskies also hold several projections to reel in coveted four-star IMG Academy product Censere Gaylord.
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Arizona Chamber installs Monica Coury as board chair – Chamber Business News
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has installed Monica Coury, vice president of external affairs at Arizona Complete Health, as chair of its board of directors, as the organization begins its new fiscal year.
Coury officially assumed the chairmanship during a ceremonial passing of the gavel at the Chamber’s June 26 board meeting. She succeeds Ted Geisler, president and CEO of APS, who served as board chair over the past two years.
As chair, Coury will lead the Chamber’s board while helping guide the organization’s efforts to advance policies that strengthen Arizona’s economy, improve the state’s business climate, and promote long-term prosperity.
“It is an incredible honor to serve as chair of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry,” Coury said. “I want to thank my fellow board members for the confidence they’ve placed in me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the Chamber’s outstanding team. The Chamber has long been one of Arizona’s most effective and respected advocates on behalf of the state’s job creators, and I look forward to building on that legacy as we continue working to make Arizona the best place in the nation to live, work, and do business.”
Coury has served on the Chamber’s board for several years. She previously chaired the Public Affairs Committee and most recently served as chair-elect. In her role at Arizona Complete Health, she oversees one of the state’s leading health plans and has been a prominent voice on issues involving healthcare access, workforce development, and Arizona’s economic competitiveness.
“Monica is an exceptional leader whose collaborative approach, strategic vision, and deep commitment to Arizona make her the ideal person to lead our board,” said Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry. “She understands that a strong economy depends on smart public policy, and she has consistently brought thoughtful leadership and sound judgment to the Chamber. I look forward to working closely with Monica as we continue advancing policies that help Arizona employers create jobs, invest, and grow.”
Seiden also thanked Geisler for his leadership during a period that included significant legislative successes and continued growth for the Chamber.
“Ted has been an outstanding chairman, a trusted partner, and a friend,” Seiden said. “His steady leadership, business acumen, and unwavering commitment to Arizona’s economic future have helped position the Chamber for continued success. We are grateful for his service and look forward to his continued counsel and involvement on our board.”
The Chamber also installed the following governing board officers:
- Chair-elect: Jimmy Lindblom, Willmeng Construction
- Vice-chair, audit & finance: Don Isaacson, Isaacson Law Firm
- Vice-chair, manufacturing: Angela Creedon, Intel
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry is Arizona’s leading statewide business advocacy organization, representing employers of every size and industry across the state. The Chamber’s mission is to advance Arizona’s competitiveness through policies that foster economic growth, job creation, and opportunity for all Arizonans.
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