IN PICS: Trevor Ariza's son Tajh Ariza signals a determined high school season with his latest IG post

Tajh Ariza, the 6-foot-8 son of former NBA champion Trevor Ariza, recently took to his official Instagram page @tajhariza on Wednesday, December 4th, to share a post as the new high school basketball season gets underway. The Westchester shooting guard, who recently signed a major NIL deal with 'The Marathon Clothing,' shared the post, a five-picture carousel, with a message that gives fans a glimpse into his determined mindset ahead of the new basketball season.

"prove them wrong 😂❗❗," Ariza captioned for the post.

In one of the images, Ariza is seen sporting a special T-shirt from his newly inked partnership with 'The Marathon Clothing,' the iconic Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand founded by the late rapper Nipsey Hussle. Another picture in the post simply showcases Ariza in action on the basketball court, exuding confidence and focus as he gears up for a new season.

Ranked No. 7 nationally in the Class of 2026, Ariza is widely recognized as one of the top high school basketball prospects. According to ESPN and 247Sports, he currently has a five-star rating, and he is considered the No. 4 player in California, and No. 2 in the small forward position.

At just 16 years old, the five-star prospect has been a standout performer for Westchester, turning up for them especially most recently in the game against Brentwood on Tuesday, December 3rd, where he scored 21 points to lead the team to a narrow 74-72 victory. His talent has also been on full display in tournaments like the Nike EYBL Peach Jam, where he averaged 13.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

College recruitment: Where will Tajh Ariza go?

With another year of high school left, Ariza has already garnered offers from top colleges, including the Washington Huskies, USC Trojans, UCLA Bruins, and Kansas Jayhawks. According to recruitment predictions, USC currently leads the race with a 17.4% chance of landing the young star, followed closely by UCLA and UNLV.

As Ariza continues to impress both on and off the court, fans and recruiters alike are eager to see where his basketball journey will take him. Will he follow in his father's footsteps and leave a lasting legacy? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain, he is currently one of the top talents to look out for in high school basketball.