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Arizona women’s hoops enhances rebounding, interior scoring & perimeter defense with Class of 2027 signees

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The three four-star prospects who signed with Arizona on Wednesday give coach Becky Burke an impressive combination of size and versatility on both sides of the court.

  • Celsy Colombo: Interior scoring, rebounding and rim protection.
  • Corinne Lomax: Athleticism, perimeter defense, rebounding and transition play.
  • Ashley Vande Ven: International experience, shooting, rebounding and frontcourt versatility.

San Diego Class of 2027 talent Brieana Brown, another four-star recruit who is a 6-foot wing player, was not publicized as one of the players who signed with the program Wednesday. Brown, rated No. 40 overall among Class of 2027 prospects by ESPN, verbally committed to Burke’s program in August.

The big picture is that Burke is continuing to build through high school recruiting rather than relying exclusively on the transfer portal.

Arizona’s 2026 recruiting class is No. 10 nationally in ESPN’s rankings and is the second-highest rated class in the Big 12 (Baylor is at No. 5).

Biggest takeaway: Arizona is recruiting length and versatility. Having a 6-foot-4 forward in Colombo, a physical 6-foot wing in Lomax and an internationally experienced 6-foot-2 forward in Vande Ven gives Burke several different lineup combinations to develop. Brown, expected to sign soon, is rated higher than any of them.

Celsy Colombo

    Position: Forward/Power Forward

    Height: 6-foot-4

    Hometown: Yorkshire, N.Y.

    High School: St. Mary’s High School, Lancaster, N.Y.

    Club: Exodus NYC (Nike EYBL)

    Recruiting status: Four-star, Arizona signee

    High school production (junior season):

    • 10.7 points per game
    • 7.7 rebounds per game
    • 1.2 steals per game
    • 2.2 blocked shots per game
    • 58% shooting on two-pointers
    • 30% from three-point range
    • 73% free-throw shooting
      Recruiting background:
    • Ranked No. 38 nationally by 247Sports.
    • Ranked No. 53 by Rivals.
    • Ranked No. 36 by Prospects Nation.
    • ESPN assigned her a scouting grade of 91.
    • A finalist for the 2025 USA Basketball U16 National Team.
    • Participated in the 2026 U17 national team trials.
      Colombo chose Arizona over programs including Syracuse, Michigan, Michigan State, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, DePaul and NC State.

    What she brings: Colombo has the size to play inside, rebound and protect the basket. She also has the ability to step outside and shoot, giving Burke a potentially versatile frontcourt player.

    Corinne Lomax

      Position: Wing

      Height: 6-foot

      Hometown: Watertown, Conn.

      High School: Tabor Academy, Marion, Mass.

      Previous School: Holy Cross, Waterbury, Conn.

      Club: Lady Rivals (Adidas 3SSB)

      Recruiting status: Four-star, Arizona commitment

      Some places just feel different!

      @corinne_lo34 knew Arizona was the place for her. https://t.co/b5cUDRFiDn— Arizona Basketball (@ArizonaWBB) November 11, 2026

      High school production (junior season):

      • 15.5 points per game
      • 10.4 rebounds per game
      • 2.7 steals per game
      • Reached 1,000 career points.
        Recruiting background:
      • Ranked No. 65 nationally by ESPN.
      • Ranked No. 11 among wings by ESPN.
      • Four-star prospect according to ESPN and Prospects Nation.
      • One of only two players averaging a double-double during the first session of the Adidas 3SSB circuit.
        Lomax attracted interest from Boston College, Memphis, Miami, Wisconsin, Georgia, Texas A&M and Penn State, among others.

      What she brings: Lomax is an athletic, physical wing who can rebound, defend multiple positions and contribute offensively. Her ability to attack the basket and play with a high motor makes her an interesting addition to Arizona’s perimeter rotation.

      Ashley Vande Ven

        Position: Forward

        Height: 6-foot-2

        Hometown: Langley, British Columbia, Canada

        High School: Crestwood Preparatory College, Toronto, Ontario

        National Team: Canada

        Recruiting status: Four-star, Arizona commitment

        International production:

        2025 FIBA U16 Women’s AmeriCup

        • 8.2 points per game
        • 5.2 rebounds per game
        • 2.2 assists per game
        • 2.2 steals per game
        • 68.3% field-goal shooting
        • 40% three-point shooting
          She helped Canada win a silver medal and earned second-team all-tournament recognition.

        2026 FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup

        • 10.6 points per game
        • 7.4 rebounds per game
        • 0.9 assists per game
        • 0.7 steals per game
        • 1.0 blocked shot per game
          Canada finished fourth in the tournament. Vande Ven led the Canadian team in rebounding and blocked shots.

        Recruiting background:

        • Ranked No. 82 in ESPN’s SC Next 100.
        • ESPN scouting grade of 92.
        • Four-star prospect according to Prospects Nation.
        • Listed in Prospects Nation’s Elite 150.
        • Has Canadian and American national eligibility according to FIBA.
          She attended Crestwood Prep in Toronto, a program that has also produced prominent players Aaliyah Edwards and Toby Fournier.

        What she brings: Vande Ven is a skilled forward who can stretch the floor with her outside shooting. Her international experience, rebounding and defensive versatility are particularly attractive qualities.

        What this means for Arizona
        most useful next step would be comparing all three players’ film, strengths and potential roles in Arizona’s system.

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