Trevor Ariza’s son, Tajh Ariza, is in high spirits ahead of his senior year of high school basketball. Tajh left no room for doubt with his new hype video where he revealed his objective to dominate the basketball court for years to come.
On Friday, Tajh, who’s recovering from a lower body injury suffered earlier this year, posted a video on Instagram with a direct aim to his doubters. He captioned the post:
“I’ll be back soon for the ones who doubted me.”
The video showcases footage of him training and showing off smooth jumpers, quick crossovers, and explosive finishing at the rim. After being sidelined for a significant time during the AAU and early prep showcase circuits, the updates on his recover have been sparse until now.
The video also had a background narration from Tajh, where he pushes himself to achieve great heights in his basketball career.
“This whole thing has been mental for me,” Tajh said. “Trying to figure out just ways to keep going, keep pushing through this adversity that I’m dealing with right now. You know it sucks when you’re hurt, especially because I can’t play the sport I love, have been playing my whole life. So, I’m getting stronger off the court, lifting, honing in on the little details every day. For me, it’s my ball handling and making my jump shot smoother.”
Tajh said he aims to be the No. 1 draft pick in near future and beyond that MVP and NBA championships too.
“For myself, I don’t really see a ceiling,” he added. “I think I can get better, just keep getting better. I see myself in the league, number one draft pick, winning a championship, MVP, and if I don’t get it, I’mma get it next year.”
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Tajh Ariza’s Performance Before Injury
Before the injury, Tajh Ariza was a dominating force at Westchester High (his father’s alma mater). He led the Comets to a sectional title and a 24–10 record and also earned himself a spot in EYBL Peach Jam.
Tajh has transferred to powerhouse St. John Bosco High in California. Moreover, as a five-star forward, he’s generated significant interest from major programs including USC, Oregon, North Carolina and Texas.
It remains to be seen how he fares in his senior year of high school before deciding on the college.
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