Aaliyah Chavez news: The latest updates on the nation's No. 1 recruit

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Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez blocks a shot by Coronado's Kamryn Hill in a District 3-5A girls basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at Monterey High School. / Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Lubbock Monterey five-star senior Aaliyah Chavez is the nation’s No. 1 girls high school basketball recruit in the class of 2025.

After leading the Lady Plainsmen to a 31-6 record last season, the standout guard has taken her game to the next level this year, single-handedly racking up more points than five entire teams on Monterey’s schedule during the regular season.

As her march toward a potential Texas state title and a college commitment announcement continues, stick with High School on SI and bookmark this page to keep up with all of Chavez's latest news and accomplishments.

Aaliyah Chavez wins Gatorade National Player of the Year: Nation's No. 1 women's basketball recruit takes top honor

On the heels of one of the biggest seasons any prep girls basketball player has had in history, Chavez was named Gatorade National Player of the Year for girls basketball mere days after also winning Texas Gatorade Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Lubbock Monterey guard Aaliyah Chavez (2) has been named 2024-2025 Gatorade National Player of the Year for girls basketball. / Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Chavez is the first Texas girl to win the award since Manvel's Brianna Taylor took the honor in 2014. Taylor went on to a fantastic career at Notre Dame, was drafted in the first round of the WNBA Draft. She now plays alongside Caitlin Clark with the WNBA's Indiana Fever.

Speculation runs wild as Aaliyah Chavez, No. 1 2025 women's basketball recruit, mulls college commitment

Lubbock Monterey guard Aaliyah Chavez has fans buzzing about her March 25 college commitment. / Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Aaliyah Chavez, the nation’s No. 1-ranked women’s basketball recruit for 2025, has been the subject of a lot of chatter as fans and experts alike speculate over her college decision, which is slated to take place on March 25.

Now that she's reportedly set to make her decision between Texas, Texas Tech, South Carolina, and Oklahoma, speculation online has only continued to grow as fans debate which program she'll choose. We take a look at what some fans have to say.

No. 1 women's recruit Aaliyah Chavez named Gatorade National Player of the Year finalist

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez (2) has been named one of three national finalists for the 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year for girls high school basketball. / Angela Piazza/USA Today Network via Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The same day she was named Texas Gatorade Player of the Year for girls basketball for the second year in a row, Lubbock Monterey senior phenom Aaliyah Chavez, has been named one of three finalists for the overall Gatorade Player of the Year award.

She’s in steady company too, as she’s joined by Clackamas High School’s Jasmine “Jazzy” Davidson (Clackamas, Oregon) and Grandview’s Sienna Betts (Aurora, Colorado).

No. 1 recruit Aaliyah Chavez wins Texas Girls Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year for second consecutive season

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez was named Texas Gatorade Player of the Year for girls basketball for the second year in a row. / Angela Piazza/USA Today Network via Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Days after being named 2025 Naismith Girls Basketball Player of the Year, Lubbock Monterey star Aaliyah Chavez, the top 2025 recruit, earns back-to-back Texas Gatorade Player of the Year honors after historic scoring career and state championship win.

Aaliyah Chavez's dad disputes On3 report that Oklahoma, Texas have emerged as favorites

Aaliyah Chavez's parents watch daughter play in the Class 5A Division II state championship girls basketball game on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Her father, Sonny, seated in white, took to social media on Friday to dispute reports his daughter is leaning more heavily toward Texas and Oklahoma. / Angela Piazza/USA Today Network via Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

After an On3 report said Aaliyah Chavez was leaning heavily toward Texas and Oklahoma as her March 25 decision date nears, her father, Sonny, took to social media to dispute those claims on Friday.

Aaliyah Chavez, nation's No. 1 prospect, favoring Texas Longhorns, Oklahoma Sooners as commitment nears: Report

Basketball recruit Aaliyah Chavez walks the sideline ahead of the Texas Longhorns game against Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. / Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Per a report by On3, Chavez is set to make $1.5 million per year in NIL deals. Read more details and see what others have to say about the country's top 2025 high school girls basketball recruit.

No. 1 recruit Aaliyah Chavez, No. 2 Darryn Peterson named 2025 Naismith High School Players of the Year

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez was named 2025 Naismith Girls High School Player of the Year. / Angela Piazza/USA Today Network via Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

One of the most prestigious honors in high school basketball, the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Friday announced Chavez, the nation’s No. 1 2025 girls recruit from Lubbock Monterey High School in Lubbock, Texas, and Darryn Peterson, the No. 1 2025 boys recruit from Prolific Prep in Napa, California, as winners of the girls and boys 2025 Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Player of the Year Award, respectively.

No. 1 All-American recruit Aaliyah Chavez earns 2025 Naismith Awards honor

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez was named Naismith Girls Basketball first team All-American for the second consecutive season on Wednesday, March 5. / Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

One down, one to go for Aaliyah Chavez and the 2025 Naismith Awards.

A finalist for the 2025 Naismith Girls Basketball Player of the Year Award, Chavez on Wednesday was named first team All-American for the second consecutive year by the Naismith Awards. 

McDonald's All-American Aaliyah Chavez, state champion Lady Plainsmen honored at ceremony

Monterey senior Anastyn Greaser, right, plays the role of Aaliyah Chavez at a pep rally Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Monterey High School. / Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

After beating Liberty Hill 64-35 on Saturday, March 1, in the 5A Division II girls state basketball championship, the Lady Plainsmen and senior guard, Aaliyah Chavez were honored for their achievements this week.

Lubbock ISD held a pep rally Wednesday morning at Monterey High School where the Lady Plainsmen were recognized for bringing home the program's first state title since 1981,

VOTE: What is the top achievement of No. 1 recruit Aaliyah Chavez's career?

Lubbock Monterey, including guard Aaliyah Chavez (2) stand for the National Anthem as they prepare to take on Liberty Hill in the battle for the Texas UIL 5A Division 2 State Championship at the Alamodome in San Antonio, March 1, 2025. / Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

We compiled 10 of Aaliyah Chavez's biggest accomplishments and are asking fans to cast their vote on which is the greatest in the young career of All-American Aaliyah Chavez.

Ranking: Top 30 games of No. 1 five-star recruit Aaliyah Chavez's varsity high school basketball career

We ranked the top 30 performances of Aaliyah Chavez's high school career at Lubbock Monterey. / Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

High School on SI poured through all 150 games of Aaliyah Chavez's career at Lubbock Monterey High School and ranked the 30 biggest performances of her time with the Lady Plainsmen.

Like a recording artist with too many hits to fit into one setlist, Chavez has a number of big games that didn't make the list. From numerous 50-point games to triple doubles, see where we ranked the best of the best from one of the country's best.

Storybook ending as No. 1 phenom Aaliyah Chavez stamps her place in high school basketball history

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez waves on the crowd after being substituted out before the final minutes of the Class 5A Division II state championship girls basketball game on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. / Angela Piazza/USA Today Network via Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Aaliyah Chavez set out to bring a state championship back to Lubbock Monterey. On Saturday, March 1, she did just that. Her historic performance not only brought back Monterey's first girls state championship in over four decades but also propelled Chavez into the top 10 all-time in an historic category.

Aaliyah Chavez named MVP, Lubbock Monterey wins Texas UIL girls 5A-II state championship; live updates, recap

Lubbock Monterey guard Aaliyah Chavez (2) is award MVP in the team's 64-35 Texas UIL 5A Division 2 State Championship victory over Liberty Hill at the Alamodome in San Antonio, March 1, 2025. / Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In the final game of her varsity career, Aaliyah Chavez scored 19 points and earned finals MVP honors, while teammate Ambrosia Cole turned in a double double as No. 5 Lubbock Monterey beat Liberty Hill to win the Class 5A Division II state championship at San Antonio's Alamodome.

Aaliyah Chavez, (5) Monterey vs. (11) Liberty Hill: Texas UIL 5A-II state championship; preview, live updates

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez shoots against Coronado in a District 3-5A girls basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at Monterey High School. / Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Aaliyah Chavez and the No. 5 Lubbock Monterey Lady Plainsmen are set to take on Liberty Hill in the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) Class 5A Division II state championship at the Alamodome in San Antonio. With all of the hype surrounding her last game, Chavez also has a chance to climb the ranks of history in more ways than one.

Aaliyah Chavez announces McDonald's All-American Game jersey ceremony

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez has announced when she'll receive her official McDonald's All-American jersey. / Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

With the final game of her high school career looming, and the country awaiting her college decision, No. 1 recruit Aaliyah Chavez announced when she'll be presented with her official jersey for the upcoming McDonald's All-American game.

Aaliyah Chavez, nation's No. 1 basketball prospect, sets commitment date

Monterey guard Aaliyah Chavez (center) drives between Argyle guards Wrigley Green and Blair Mosely (right) during Friday’s Region I-5A Division II final at Abilene Christian University Feb. 21, 2025. Final score was 58 - 52, Monterey. / Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Down to four schools - Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and South Carolina - the nation's top uncommitted high school girls 2025 recruit has announced the date in which she will officially commit. The nation's leading scorer, Chavez has scouts raving about her game and fans eagerly awaiting her decision.

Aaliyah Chavez craze hits fever pitch as anticipation grows for final game in top recruit's historic varsity career

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez shoots against Frisco Memorial in a Class 5A Division II state semifinal girls basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at the Mabee Athletic Complex in Abilene. / Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

After scoring the go-ahead basket with 41 seconds to go, Aaliyah Chavez and the No. 5 Lubbock Monterey Lady Plainsmen are headed to the Texas UIL girls basketball 5A Division I state finals for the first time since 1981. After the game, Chavez gave us a glimpse of her mindset entering the biggest, and final game of her career and stayed after to sign autographs and take photos with throngs of fans in a makeshift meet-and-greet.

Aaliyah Chavez scores 20, No. 5 Monterey beats No. 6 Memorial in Texas UIL state semifinal; live updates, recap

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez scored 20 points in the state semifinals to help her team reach the 5A-II state championship. / Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Lubbock Monterey saw a double-digit first-half lead slip away, but a strong finish in the final five minutes and a contested basket by Aaliyah Chavez with 41 seconds to go helped seal the win as the Lady Plainsmen beat Memorial in a Class 5A Division II state semifinal to advance to the state championship on Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

OPINION: Unicorns, investments and Aaliyah Chavez — why teams should go all-in for the nation's top recruit

Monterey guard Aaliyah Chavez pulls back the arm of Argyle guard Kennedy Hafer as Chavez drives for the basket during Friday’s Region I-5A Division II final at Abilene Christian University Feb. 21, 2025. Chavez finished with 17 points and Monterey won, 58-52, advancing to the state semifinal round for the first time since 1990. / Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Aaliyah Chavez is down to four finalists in her recruitment, with one power SEC school seemingly taking charge. After getting her Lubbock Monterey Lady Plainsmen to the Class 5A-II state semifinal for the first time since 1990, one columnist says Chavez will be worth every dime it will cost to secure her services.

Aaliyah Chavez, (5) Lubbock Monterey vs. (8) Argyle: Texas UIL Class 5A DII Region 1 final; live scoring, updates

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez faces her toughest task of the postseason, and looks to keep her high school career alive, as the Lady Plainsmen face a tough Argyle defense in the Class 5A Division II Region 1 championship. / Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Follow along as High School on SI posts live updates during the Texas UIL Class 5A Division II Region 1 championship, as Aaliyah Chavez and No. 5 Lubbock Monterey (34-5) take on No. 8 Argyle in their toughest test this postseason. Chavez enters the game averaging 35.8 points, while Argyle (32-5) has held opponents to an average of 31.8 points per game - allowing 50 points or more only three times and allowing no more than 55 points in a game this season.

Elite five-star recruit Aaliyah Chavez scores 50 in region semifinal, has 120 points in dominant playoff run

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez has been on fire in the postseason, dropping 120 points in her first three playoff games. / Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Chavez followed up a 44-point game on Feb. 14 with a 50-point outburst against Fort Worth Brewer four days later, giving her 120 points in the playoffs thus far. With the win, Monterey advances to the Region 1 final where the Lady Plainsmen will take on Argyle.

Huge game keeps No. 1 recruit Aaliyah Chavez, Lubbock Monterey girls alive in Texas Class 5A UIL basketball playoff

No. 1 recruit Aaliyah Chavez now has 68 points in Monterey's first two playoff games and appears to be on a mission to lead the Lady Plainsmen to a Class 5A Division II state championship this season.

Uncommitted five-star recruit Aaliyah Chavez breaks all-time scoring record in blowout

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez broke her own single-season scoring record with a 44-point game on Feb. 14, 2025 / Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Chavez broke her own Monterey single-season scoring record on Valentine’s Day, dropping 44 points in a 91-53 win over El Paso Burges in a Class 5A Division II area playoff game. The nation’s No. 1 recruit now has 1,344 points this season, surpassing the 1,324 points she scored as a junior.

Aaliyah Chavez to Texas Tech? Why nation’s No. 1 girls basketball recruit could be staying home

Chavez has narrowed her collegiate choices down to five finalists, four of which are in the top 10 of the AP NCAA women's Top 25 rankings. However, Lady Raiders faithful and Lubbock natives will tell you the budding national star is just enjoying the courtship of the nation’s top programs and actually wants to stay home to attend Texas Tech.

5-star Aaliyah Chavez, nation's No. 1 girls recruit, moves up all-time list

Chavez and Monterey kicked off 2025 at home against Palo Duro on Jan. 3. The senior standout turned in another of her signature performances, shaking off a slow start to finish with 36 points, 13 rebounds, six steals, five assists and one block in a 81-35 blowout.

Decision by No. 1 recruit Aaliyah Chavez has finalists searching for answers

Texas Longhorns basketball coach Vic Schaefer talks to basketball recruit Aaliyah Chavez ahead of the football game against Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. / Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Potential college suitors for the nation's No. 1 recruit are getting anxious about which school she will choose to attend. But judging by the way Aaliyah Chavez is playing, that pending decision doesn't seem to bother her.

More Aaliyah Chavez News

• Huge game keeps No. 1 recruit Aaliyah Chavez, Lubbock Monterey girls alive in Texas Class 5A UIL basketball playoff

• Uncommitted No. 1 five-star recruit Aaliyah Chavez shatters records, outscores entire teams during historic season

• Aaliyah Chavez stands out amongst former No. 1 women's recruits

• Can top 5-star recruit Aaliyah Chavez reach 5,000 career points?

• 5-star Aaliyah Chavez, nation's No. 1 girls recruit, moves up all-time list

• Aaliyah Chavez scores 124 points in Caprock Texas Classic

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