"I'm probably Tajh dad now": Trevor Ariza explains how his son and HS prospect Tajh gets more recognition than him

Tajh Ariza is among the most notable NBA legacies in high school basketball. The 5-star small forward and first son of former NBA champion Trevor Ariza is a shining star in the 2026 recruiting class. The high school junior is gaining so much recognition within the basketball world that his father has come to acknowledge.

Trevor reflected on his son's growing popularity on "Uninterrupted" on Friday. He touched on various topics ranging from their father-son relationship to their shared connection with basketball. When asked the most prevalent between his identity as Trevor Ariza said:

“I'm Tajh dad now. I love it though. (1:32-1:39)”

Trevor pointed out that while he enjoys basketball moments with his son, he takes his fatherly role seriously.

“We're learning each other uh through like difficult times and so like when it's dad and son time and I got to be in the house with them like my dog like go make your bed or go brush your teeth," he said (0:32-1:03).

"It's easier really to me because he understands like when I'm teaching him on the court or what we go through on a daily basis like with basketball is only like a small piece of what life really is.”

Tajh Ariza’s basketball prospects: like father like son

Tajh Ariza, named after his dad Trevor’s deceased brother, is on a path similar to his dad's. Like his dad, Tajh has continued his basketball ascent at Westchester Senior High School in Los Angeles, California, after starting at St. Bernard.

Trevor was rated 5-star as a high school player by rivals.com. This is another standard Tajh is living up to. He is a top-five small forward nationally and is in the overall top-10 in his class.

Two years ahead of college, Tajh Ariza has already received at least nine offers. These include Kentucky, USC, Kansas, Kansas State, and his dad's alma mater UCLA. The Trojans are 17.4% favorites to sign the star from California, according to the On3 recruiting prediction machine. However, it is too early to call, as the teenager has not visited any campus.

Ahead of his junior season, Tajh featured on the Nike EYBL U17. He teamed up with Tounde Yessoufou and Jason Crowe Jr. on Team Why Not, averaging 5.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.