Tajh Ariza, the son of 2009 NBA champion Trevor Ariza, is one of the top recruits in the 2026 class. The 6-foot-8 forward from Westchester in Los Angeles shared a challenge for fans on Instagram on Wednesday. He posted a picture of a mystery dish and asked fans to identify the food item.
Ariza asked: "Who know(s) what this is 😂🇯🇵"

Ariza also added a poll with a "Yes" and "No" option to know the hoops fans' opinions. Most fans seemed to know the mystery item, as over 55% of users voted yes.
Tajh Ariza's Westchester Comets met Alijah Arenas' Chatsworth Chancellors in the semifinals of the CIF Division II boys state tournament tournament. Ariza and Co. were on a high, having beaten Chatsworth during last month's CIF City Open Section Division final. However, Alijah avenged the loss, winning 75-61 and knocking Westchester out of the tournament.
Tajh Ariza named Player of the Year alongside Alijah Arenas for CIF All-City Open Division
Tajh Ariza led his team to a victory against Alijah Arenas' Chatsworth in the CIF City Open Section Division final last month. He was also crucial in Westchester's run to the Division II state semifinals. The five-star recruit earned the Player of the Year award alongside Alijah Arenas for his outstanding play.
USC, UCLA, Oregon and Kansas are the front-runners in the race to acquire Ariza.
As a junior, he has a long time before he is expected to make his decision. According to On3, USC has a 56.4% chance of landing him. UCLA, California and Oregon are far behind with 4.5%, 3.8% and 3.2% chances, respectively.
Ariza, a five-star prospect, is ranked No. 6 in 247Sports' rankings and No. 14 by ESPN.
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