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Arizona Lands Top-35 Wing Cameron Holmes, First Commit in 2026 Class

The 6-foot-6 in-state standout chose the Wildcats after being projected as a big guard in Tommy Lloyd’s pick-and-roll scheme.

Overview

  • The 6-6 Millennium (Goodyear, Ariz.) wing chose Arizona over finalists North Carolina and Dayton after a broad high-major recruitment.
  • Recruiting services rate him a four-star, top-35 prospect, including No. 29 nationally in the 2026 class per 247Sports.
  • Holmes said Arizona plans to use him as a big guard in pick-and-roll actions with an emphasis on two-way impact under Tommy Lloyd.
  • Scouting reports describe a roughly 6-foot-9 wingspan and a versatile “connector” profile built on feel, defense, hustle and floor spacing.
  • The younger brother of Denver Nuggets forward DaRon Holmes II, he strengthens Arizona’s in-state pipeline as the staff pursues 2026 targets such as Cameron Williams and Caleb Holt.