Four-star 2027 forward Celsy Colombo made her commitment to Arizona women’s basketball public on Tuesday afternoon, and let me tell you, this is a massive pickup. This 6-foot-4 power forward is an absolute force, and her decision comes right after a huge recruiting weekend for the Wildcats, where she was one of at least two ranked recruits from her class scheduled to visit.
The Numbers Don’t Lie on This 6-Foot-4 Force
Colombo brings some serious game to Tucson, make no mistake. Last year, playing for St. Mary’s High School, she put up some impressive stats in 20 appearances. We’re talking 10.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game. That’s an all-around player right there, controlling both ends of the court! She was efficient too, draining 73 percent of her free throws and a solid 58 percent of her 2-point shots. Even hitting 30 percent from three-point range shows she has developing range. She hails from the Buffalo, NY area, playing prep ball for St. Mary’s in Lancaster, previously Pioneer Senior High School, and her club team is Exodus. This kid is the real deal.
Why the College Hoops World Is Confused by Her Rankings
Here’s where it gets wild, and frankly, a little baffling. While ESPN has given Colombo a scout grade of 91, putting her right behind players ranked 86-100, they aren’t *currently* ranking her. What gives? They even had her at No. 96 nationally back in June! It is an outlier, for sure. Meanwhile, literally every other major site knows exactly what kind of talent she is. 247sports pegs her at No. 38 nationally, the No. 10 power forward, and the No. 2 player in New York. Their composite ranking backs this up, placing her at No. 48 nationally. Rivals isn’t far behind, ranking her No. 53 overall, No. 12 among power forwards, and No. 3 in New York. Prospect Nation agrees with the consensus, calling her the No. 36 player in the class and the No. 11 forward. That’s a clear consensus: she is a top-50 talent! Even USA Basketball sees her as elite. She was a finalist for the U16 national team in 2025 and was invited back to trials for the U17 team in 2026, where Chris Hansen praised her “mobility and range.” This kid had offers from powerhouses like Syracuse, Michigan, North Carolina, and NC State.
What This Commitment Means for Arizona’s Future
Coach Becky Burke is absolutely crushing it on the recruiting trail right now. She just welcomed a top-20 2026 class and now has two 4-star verbal commitments for 2027. This Colombo commitment is huge for the Wildcats, signaling they are serious about building a powerhouse program for years to come. It sounds like even associate head coach Todd Starkey’s actor son, Drew Starkey, might have been a “resource” in town recently when he visited. Hey, whatever helps land these big-time recruits! Keep an eye on Finley Parcher, who is ranked No. 27 in the 2027 class by ESPN, because Arizona is among her top schools. This Wildcat team is going to be something else in a few years!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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