# TOP FIVE PICK: Caleb Holt Expected to DELIVER Major IMPACT for Arizona Wildcats in Freshman Year

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Podcast: [Locked On Wildcats - Daily Podcast On Arizona Wildcats Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-wildcats-daily-podcast-on-arizona-wildcats-football-basketball-3551307)
Published: 2026-04-16T09:00:00+00:00
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Arizona Wildcats look to Caleb Holt as a potential top-five NBA Draft pick and their next offensive leader. Can Holt’s athleticism, strong rim pressure, and two-way impact fill the void left by outgoing stars and drive the Wildcats deep into the Big 12? Leif Thulin breaks down Holt’s jump shot, defensive versatility, and draws comparisons to Marcus Smart and Cason Wallace, predicting a 15+ points per game freshman campaign. Key roster decisions loom as uncertainty remains around Mo Krivas, Koa Peat, and potential frontcourt additions from the transfer portal. Leif Thulin explores Cam Holmes’ potential as a role player, the importance of international recruiting, and the urgency if Arizona strikes out on top portal targets. Will Tommy Lloyd’s trusted recruiting pipeline deliver, or is it time for Wildcat fans to sound the alarm?

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