Jamari Phillips, a four-star shooting guard in the class of 2024, has committed to Arizona.
The 6-foot-2 prospect out of Modesto (Calif.) Christian chose the Wildcats over offers from UCLA, USC, Kansas, Illinois, Oregon, Kansas State, and others.
Phillips is the first prospect to commit to Tommy Lloyd in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 27 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus — the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies (ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals, On3).
Phillips on his commitment to Arizona
Phillips is only halfway through his junior year of high school but while on an official visit over the weekend in Tucson, he decided to make the early pledge to the Wildcats.“I chose Arizona because they fit me and I fit them,” Phillips said. “I believe in the coaching staff and they believe in me. I can see myself going there and being really successful in that program. I know it’s going to feel like home.
“When it’s my time to come in, I’m going to make the best of it and really go after it.”
Jamari Phillips has a message for Arizona fans.
“I’m coming to turn up the city!”
2024 Four-Star Jamari Phillips sets official visit to Arizona
Joe Tipton•12/06/22Article written by:
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Jamari Phillips, a 6-foot-3 shooting guard in the class of 2024, will be officially visiting the University of Arizona on the weekend of December 17th.
The trip was originally scheduled for February but was moved up. Carter Bryant, a top-15 prospect in the 2024 class, will also be in Tucson the same weekend. The two are AAU teammates, playing for Paul George Elite on the EYBL circuit.
The Wildcats offered Phillips a scholarship in early November. UCLA, Kansas State, Louisville, Oregon, LSU, Kansas, USC, and others have extended offers to the California native.
UCLA is the only other school that’s hosted Phillips on a visit. He’s mentioned in the past that the Bruins were his dream school, but added he will “keep my options open and see what’s the best situation for me.”
The Modesto (Calif.) Christian guard ranks as the 27th overall prospect in the country according to the On3 Consensus — the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies.
Phillips talks his game
“I can shoot the ball very well, at a high rate and I can let it fly,” said Phillips. “I’m a good facilitator as well and can get my teammates open, help them get shots off and get them going. I can handle the rock very well, even under pressure defense and I don’t lose focus on plays. I kind of study the reads on certain situations. I’m a good, all-around team player.”Jamari Phillips is known for being a shooter. While that is true, he’s more than that. He’s a quick, shifty guard that finds his teammates with fast, accurate passes. He’s a two-way player, with solid defensive instincts. One thing for certain is… Phillips isn’t afraid to let it fly, as he mentioned, but he can also get to the free-throw line.
