Oakland transfer Trey Townsend, the Horizon League player of the year, has committed to Arizona, citing the school's fit and Coach Tommy Lloyd's track record of developing NBA players as key factors in his decision. Townsend, who hails from Oxford, Michigan, chose Arizona over Ohio State, Michigan, and Michigan State, following an impressive performance in the NCAA tournament, where he was pivotal in Oakland's upsets and was lauded as one of the best power forwards in the transfer portal. His move to Arizona comes as the Wildcats seek to fill the void left by the departure of key players but bolster their roster with a promising recruiting class and potentially retain standouts like Caleb Love.

By the Numbers
  • Townsend averaged 17.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game at Oakland this season.
  • In the NCAA tournament, he recorded 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists against Kentucky and 30 points with 13 rebounds in an overtime loss to NC State.
State of Play
  • Townsend's commitment strengthens Arizona's roster after the loss of key players to the transfer portal.
  • Arizona is also anticipating the potential return of standout players and aims to integrate a strong recruiting class.
Bottom Line

The addition of Trey Townsend enhances Arizona's roster amidst changes, positioning the team for a competitive upcoming season with a mix of new talent and potentially retained key players.