Updated Look at Oregon Basketball's Current Recruiting Class

Despite the Oregon Ducks men's basketball team's struggles on the court, Oregon coach Dana Altman and the Ducks hold two key commitments.

Oregon head coach Dana Altman looks toward the scoreboard as he walks off the court as the Oregon Ducks host the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Feb. 17, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Oregon Ducks are currently 9-17 with a 2-13 record in Big Ten play, and the offseason is rapidly approaching with only five remaining games in the regular season. Can Oregon coach Dana Altman's recruiting class help change the tide for the Ducks in 2026?

Feb 9, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman reacts to a play against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Tajh Ariza

Four-star forward signee Tajh Ariza from the class of 2026 is one of the better players in the country, and he is the highest-rated prospect in the Oregon Ducks' recruiting class. The Ducks have two signees at this moment, and Oregon's top prospect in the class is the son of a former NBA star.

Ariza is the son of Trevor Ariza, who spent multiple seasons in the NBA, as he participated in a game with multiple teams, including the New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Hornets, Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trailblazers, Miami Heat, and the Los Angeles Lakers. He is one of the longest active players in the history of the NBA.

Mar 27, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza (1) laughs during warm ups before their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images | Chuck Cook-Imagn Images

Tajh Ariza has had the chance to learn under his father, which is great news, as he is now set to apply his skills to the next level following what has been noted as a remarkable season. He has been a top target for many, as he committed to the Ducks over many schools, including the USC Trojans, Kansas Jayhawks, and many more.

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At this moment he is rated No. 32 in the nation, according to 247Sports, which is something to monitor, as many believe he could climb the rankings.

Kendre Harrison

Four-star center and tight end signee Kendre Harrison is one of the better players in the nation when it comes to the class of 2026. Not only that, but he is a multi-sport athlete, which leads many to believe that he is one of the more exceptional athletes, which has been backed up with the use for him in not just football (primary sport), but in basketball.

Jan 5, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman reacts during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Harrison is stepping up into a major role with the Oregon Ducks, as he is the second of two current signees in the rankings. Harrison currently ranks as the No. 152 prospect in the country for basketball, according to 247Sports. He is expected to become one of the better center options for the Ducks if he does end up playing multiple sports, although if he were to just play one sport it seems it would be football.

Harrison will be monitored closely on both sides, as an injury could handicap two sports, but assuming he stays healthy for his college career, the talented prospect has the chance to prove exactly why the Ducks pushed as hard as they did to land him.

With a smaller recruiting class, Altman and the Ducks will likely rely on the transfer portal to fill out the roster before next season.