Carter Bryant has officially closed the door on returning to Arizona. “I’m completely in. I’m completely in,” declared the 6’8″ forward in a tweet shared by ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. After impressing scouts with his defensive versatility and improved shooting at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine,

The news was disappointing but expected for the Arizona men’s basketball team regarding Carter Bryant. After just one season with the Wildcats, the prized recruit will keep his name in the pool of players for the NBA Draft.

The NBA media is learning what followers of Arizona men’s basketball have known for a while: Carter Bryant is a well-spoken and thoughtful 19-year-old. The Arizona forward held a media availability Wednesday at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago where he confirmed that he’s “officially declared for the draft,