Arizona target DaRon Holmes to make ‘big announcement’ this weekend as Marquette emerges as favorite

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Could one of Arizona’s top targets be off the board soon?

Soon after DaRon Holmes said he will be making a “big announcement” this weekend, two Crystal Ball predictions for his recruitment were submitted in Marquette’s favor, the only Crystal Ball predictions that have been submitted to date.

Arizona and Marquette are two of the four finalists in Holmes’ recruitment, the others being the California Golden Bears and Dayton Flyers.

Holmes is the No. 38 player and No. 10 power forward in the 2021 class, per 247Sports composite rankings.

Before leaving Goodyear’s Millenium High School for Florida’s Montverde Academy, Holmes was the 2019-20 Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year after averaging 23.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.8 blocks per game.

“Holmes is a versatile post with pretty good size for the position and okay length,” reads his 247Sports scouting report. “He has gained a significant amount of strength throughout his high school career and isn’t maxed out yet but has a strong, chiseled frame. Holmes is most comfortable as a scorer facing the basket and has a legitimate threat shooting off the bounce. He can improve his efficiency with better shot selection but can hit occasional shots from the perimeter as well. Has physical tools to better with back to basket. Rebounds well for position. Somewhat in-between four and five on defense but has chance to guard either position. Projects as high major starter.”

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