Arizona received a commitment from its first player in the 2026 class, 6'3 forward Priyanka Ponnam. Center Achol Magot, at 6'7, is the only player on the 2025-26 Arizona roster taller than Ponnam. Ogheneruona (Miracle) Akpotayobo matches Ponnam at 6'3.
Ponnam averaged 12.6 points per game, 6.1 rebounds,1.9 assists and 1.1 steals during the 2024-25 season at Blair Academy in New Jersey. Blair Academy is an accomplished prep school that has produced former NBA player Luol Deng among its most famous alums.
Ponnam is a versatile post player who also shot 41.4 percent on three-point attempts last season.