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Aaliyah Chavez, No. 1-ranked women's college basketball recruit, commits to Oklahoma

Related Topics: Justin Chavez, Paige Bueckers

Aaliyah Chavez, the No. 1-ranked women's college basketball recruit in the nation, has announced her college decision.

Chavez, the National Gatorade Player of the Year in 2025, announced her commitment to Oklahoma live via ESPN's "SportsCenter" on Tuesday afternoon. She chose the Sooners over Texas, Texas Tech, LSU, South Carolina and UCLA.

Chavez, a 5-foot-9 point guard, is rated the No. 1 player nationally, according to ESPN's rankings. Her Gatorade Player of the Year honor also puts her in elite company, which includes Juju Watkins, Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart and Maya Moore, among many others.