Top-10 recruit Dwayne Aristode names final 5 options
Dwayne Aristode, one of the top prospects in the 2025 class, has narrowed his list down to five options, he told On3. Moving forward, the 6-foot-8 small forward out of Brewster Academy (NH) will consider Arizona, Duke, Michigan State, USC, and the NBL Next Stars’ program.
He has taken official visits to each of his final schools.
Originally from the Netherlands, Aristode also received offers from Wake Forest, Alabama, Kansas, Cincinnati, Miami, UCLA, and more.
According to On3’s Top-150 Player Rankings, Aristode is the No. 10 prospect in the country. He’s also the No. 3 small forward. On3 ranks him much higher than the industry, where he comes in at No. 23 nationally.
Top-10 recruit Dwayne Aristode recaps visit to Michigan State
What he’s looking for in a program
In a previous interview with On3, Dwayne Aristode discussed what he’s looking for at the next level.
“I want to go somewhere that feels like home. Play for a coach that lets me play my game. I’m always able and ready to sacrifice for the team, but play in a style that suits me. I want to be comfortable, play in a place that feels like home, and have fun. I want to win, for example, one of my goals is to play in the Final Four.”
Aristode Scouting Report
“Dwayne Aristode has a frame you notice immediately. Listed at 6-7, he has long arms and wide-set shoulders that project to adding good weight quickly as he progresses forward. Aristode, from the Netherlands, came to the US as a junior after playing club ball in Spain the past couple seasons. He came over with the reputation of a shooter. When his feet are set, he has good balance and a consistent release. He will need to continue working on movement-type shooting. He is also an explosive athlete. He can gather and ride quickly. Will attack a close out in straight lines and finish above the rim in traffic. He will need to work on his game off the bounce, developing his handle to get to spots on the floor. This also includes developing his middle and pull-up game. Will only help him as more of a threat. With his physical tools, explosive athleticism, and jump shot makings he is a 3 & D wing as a baseline. Still young, and new to the US, he has some things to work on. But the flashes are bright and he has been able to produce both in international FIBA play and on the EYBL Scholastic Circuit.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw