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Decision Preview: Texas fighting to land Aaliyah Chavez, the No. 1 girls basketball prospect

by:Josh Florey•03/24/25
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Aaliyah Chavez (Annie Rice/For the Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

In the midst of a run to the Sweet 16 in the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament, the Texas Longhorns could land a commitment from the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 class. Aaliyah Chavez is an elite scoring threat who could become the next superstar in women’s college basketball, and the Longhorns will learn tomorrow if they did enough to earn a commitment from one of the best high school basketball players in the history of the state of Texas.

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After Vic Schaefer attended one of Chavez’s playoff games for Lubbock Monterrey on the way to the UIL 5A Division II state championship, Texas has cemented itself as one of the favorites to land the highly touted guard.

Inside Texas previews the decision for the sought-after high schooler who will decide at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25.

The Player: Aaliyah Chavez, G, Lubbock (Texas) Monterey

The Measurables: 5-foot-11, 150 lbs

The 2024-25 High School Stats: 34.5 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 4.3 apg, 3.7 spg, 1.2 bpg

The Career High School Stats: 32 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 5.1 apg, 3.2 spg, 0.9 bpg

The Awards and Accolades: 2024-25 Texas Gatorade Player of the Year, 2023-24 Texas Gatorade Player of the Year, McDonald’s All-American, Naismith First Team All-American

The Commitment: March 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. on ESPN

The On3 Recruit Ranking: Chavez is ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking. On3 also ranks her as the No. 1 overall prospect.

The On3 Recruit Rating: 94.81

The Finalists: Texas, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, South Carolina, LSU, UCLA

The Highlights:

The Official Visits: Texas on Sept. 28, 2024; Oklahoma on March 22, 2025.

The On3 Personal Life File: Aaliyah Chavez remembers when she first fell in love with basketball. When she was younger, she’d mostly sit at home and watch television or watch other kids playing basketball at the park. That’s when she got her hoop dreams. “I was like, ‘Oh, that looks fun to play,” Chavez told SLAM. Her father, Sonny, said it took a while for Chavez to develop because she “couldn’t ride a bike, couldn’t ride a skateboard.” But she would eventually figure things out and turn into one of the most dominating players in Texas high school basketball history. After the 2023-2024 season, Chavez was named the Texas Girls’ Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year. It was a season where she broke school records for points in a season, points in a career and most 3-pointers in a game. She also shattered the school record with 57 points in a game. “She’s an elite basketball player known for her exceptional skills and undeniable talent on the court, with a passion for the game and drive to succeed. Aaliyah has made a name for herself in the world of basketball,” Lubbock ISD Director of Athletics Mike Meeks said. “With an unwavering dedication to her craft and relentless work ethic, Aaliyah continues to impress fans and critics alike with her incredible talent and skill on the court. Keep an eye on this rising star as she continues to make waves in the basketball world.”

Recruiting Prediction Machine: 68.1% Texas, 27.4% Oklahoma

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RPM Picks in Favor of Texas: Justin Wells (60%) March 7, 2025.

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