5-star Tajh Ariza shows out with impressive range at the NBPA top 100 camp

Five-star prospect Tajh Ariza has been impressive last season, leading the Westchester Comets to a CIF City Section Open Division title. He has since transferred to St. John Bosco after his championship run with his father, former NBA star Tajh Ariza's alma mater. He continued to impress in Rock Hill, South Carolina, for the NBPA Top 100 Camp last Thursday.

Some of the top high school stars were part of the NBPA Top 100 Camp, and Ariza was considered to be one of the most impressive. He showed off what he can do during a fast break, as well as showcasing his ball-handling skills. The 6-foot-9 small forward also showed he can score on multiple ranges, whether it be in the paint, in mid-range or from behind the arc.

He delivered the impressive display not only in front of NBA players running the camp, but also in front of some of the nation's top coaches. These include Rick Barnes of Tennessee, Hubert Davis of North Carolina, Kentucky's John Calipari, Pat Kelsey of Louisville, Dusty May of Michigan, Kentucky's Mark Pope and John Scheyer of Duke.

A few assistants were also spotted watching the 111 high school stars run drills and compete in scrimmages coached by Fran Fraschilla, Phil Martelli, Aaron McKie and Tubby Smith.

During the camp, former NBA stars were also helping out in coaching the next generation of basketball stars. These include John Wall, Josh Smith, Matt Barnes, Richard Hamilton, James Jones and NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon.

Tajh Ariza to be part of a 'Big 3' at St. John Bosco

With Tajh Ariza transferring to St. John Bosco in Bellflower, California, the Braves now have a team with three top 10 five-star prospects from the Class of 2026. The school already features No. 2-ranked Brandon McCoy Jr. and No. 3-ranked Christian Collins, with the No. 7-ranked Ariza joining them this fall.

Despite having two five-star prospects in the roster, St. John Bosco had a disappointing season, failing to win the CIF Southern Section Open Division title or the CIF Open Division state championship. With Ariza joining the team, their prospects have improved.

They will still have plenty of competition, though, especially in the Southern Section. The division features state champions Sierra Canyon and Roosevelt, along with Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks), which features No. 1-ranked prospect Tyran Stokes.