The Arizona Wildcats are one of five programs prioritizing five-star center Nathan Bittle, the 2021 prospect recently told StockRisers.com.
The others heavily involved include some of Arizona’s top West Coast rivals like Oregon, Gonzaga, and UCLA (plus Michigan).
Listed at 6-foot-10, 184 pounds by USA Basketball, Bittle is the No. 9 player and No. 2 center in the 2021 class, according to 247Sports composite rankings.
The Central Point, Oregon native was named the state’s Prep Boys Basketball Player of the Year in 2019-20 after averaging 25 points, 11 rebounds, 4.