Five-star wing Tajh Ariza will decide between Oregon and USC on Friday at 5:45 PM ET on CBS Sports HQ . Ariza, the No. 14-ranked player in the Class of 2026, is brimming with two-way upside and has the tools to be one of the better defensive prospects in the entire class.

"Both USC and Oregon have been real with me from the start," Ariza told 247Sports Director of Basketball Eric Bossi . "They've shown they believe in me no matter what, and in this NIL era, that's everything --- you want a staff that sees your role and impact from day one. Even though the programs are built differently, both believe I can come in right away and make a difference."

The announcement will also be streamed on the CBS College Basketball YouTube channe l and the CBS Sports App.

Ariza, who owns an

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