Arizona has offered 6'5 2020 4-Star SF Kerwin Walton

[mvpreed2]

I understand that recruiting momentum happens in waves, but when did Arizona become a 2nd tier program in the West?
Have we declined, or have the others (Oregon/USC/UCLA) risen, or is it a little of both?

Whatever the answer is, for Arizona to NOT be the premier program on the West AND not dominate in recruiting, it does not make me the happiest "fan" in the country right now.

[Zona Nation]

It's being reported that Walton will announce in the next couple weeks. Creighton  is Arizona's biggest competition

[Dryheat]

Miller better hope Ben signs and actually shows up. I've watched some of his games and he is the best recruit so far. JMO

[Jdmarti]

We really need him I hope Arizona  gets him he is a high volume 3 point shooter I hope they don't still him.

[01Cats]

I think Miller is trying to change his recruiting approach back to when we had the most success. In his early years at AZ and while he was at Xavier. Lots of length, grit and players that will be committed to the program For at least a couple years... At least, this is my hope

[KansasCityCats]

I hope so. High energy guys with talent like Solo, Parrom and NJ would provide 3-4 year players that defend well and flourish because they adopt the system.

[ChrisZona]

I think Miller is trying to change his recruiting approach back to when we had the most success. In his early years at AZ and while he was at Xavier. Lots of length, grit and players that will be committed to the program For at least a couple years... At least, this is my hope

Is he though? Or is this just Miller struggling to recruit with all the heat over Arizona's head. Personally I'm fine with the class we are looking at 3 (assuming Kerwin commits) multiyear players along with Akinjo and Brown who both have multiple years left as well. And personally instead of grad transfers I'd fill the roster with traditional transfers and hidden gems from the H.S market if I were Miller. Big problem is our coaching staff is sub-par at best and player development of late has been putrid. Only assistant I'd keep is Danny he's a good recruiter and has gotten us back in the Midwest circuit.

[WILD]

Walton is now rated as a 4-Star. He was a 3 Star when we first started recruiting him. I know i'm a little late in updating this, but i've changed the title to reflect his current rating.

[Jdmarti]

Just my opinion  mvpreed2  but I really think Arizona has lost ground in recruiting  since  FBI investigation an ncaa investigation  did not seem to impact 2019 class as much but 2020 yes Arizona  seems to have lost ground there an until ncaa sends there sanctions  it will effect Arizona  with that being it would be huge if Arizona  could land both walton an ziaire.

[mvpreed2]

it would be huge if Arizona could land both walton an ziaire.

Take this FWIW but I was at my other family's website and they were excited that Josh Christopher eliminated Kentucky from his top 5 schools and added them.
Another 5* prospect (Williams) replied to the tweet to speculate that the two might try to play together at the next level.
The only two schools that are both of their lists are USC and UCLA.
Based on speculations here, Williams to USC seems to have some legs, and I would not be surprised if Williams tried to play the "If you come to (insert school) with me we would kill" line to Josh.

Again, this is all speculation so there is no need for us to get our panties in a bunch.
I am just relaying the message that I saw and trying to put the pieces together.