Arizona confirmed that five-star Southern California guard Brayden Burries and three-star guard Bryce James have signed with the Wildcats.
Brayden has officially signed 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/7MadBfMPSG
— Arizona Basketball (@ArizonaMBB) April 17, 2025
"Yo, what's good U of A fans?" Burries said on a video UA posted. "It's Brayden checking in. I can't wait to get on campus and get ready for the school year to start and get ready for a great season. Let's get it."
About two hours after Arizona posted news of Burries' signing, it did the same with James.
"What's going on Wildcat Nation?" James said in his video. "Can't wait to get there and start working."
Bryce has officially signed 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/3uJy8cAOXF
— Arizona Basketball (@ArizonaMBB) April 17, 2025
Burries, who is scheduled to play Sunday in the Jordan Brand Classic, committed to Arizon on April 9, while James announced his commitment on Jan. 1 via Instagram.
Standing by a framed No. 5 Arizona jersey and wearing a white Arizona hat during his announcement on ESPN, Burries said UA coach Tommy Lloyd's playing style "fits me perfectly."
A longtime target of the Wildcats and former club teammate of UA forward Carter Bryant, Burries is ranked No. 11 overall in the class of 2025. He is expected to start or play a significant reserve role on the perimeter next season, along with point guard Jaden Bradley and wing Anthony Dell'Orso.
Arizona target Brayden Burries conducts an interview after playing in a Section 7 game for Roosevelt High School on June 22, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
While players now typically sign NIL/revenue sharing contracts after committing, the spring signing period began Wednesday when they can sign scholarship papers to receive financial aid for tuition and school expenses.
Five-star forward Koa Peat signed his scholarship papers during a signing ceremony at Gilbert Perry High School, and three-star guard Bryce James is expected to do so soon. Four-star forward Dwayne Aristode signed during the fall signing period.
