BIG TIME: Basha Is Turning Into Arizona State's Recruiting Pipeline

Arizona State Sun Devils spark fierce recruiting momentum as 4-star cornerback Nekhi Lambeth, with deep ASU ties, kicks off his first official visit in Tempe. Does hosting top talent early give the Sun Devils a recruiting edge—or does it risk fading from memory on decision day? The conversation explores how shifting visit strategies and NIL changes impact Arizona State’s pitch to high-caliber prospects amidst fierce national competition.   Key topics include ASU’s renewed focus on building in-state pipelines, the emergence of Basha High School as a feeder of elite recruits like Jake Hildebrand and Mikey Barth, and the ongoing struggle to win over powerhouse Desert Edge. Can Kenny Dillingham’s program sustain its momentum, lock down Arizona’s best, and reach elite status before talent escapes out of state? The pressure is on as upcoming classes in 2028 and 2029 promise some of the state’s most loaded recruiting cycles yet.   00:00 — 4-Star Recruit Visit: Nekhi Lambeth, Arizona State Priorities 10:21 — Basha High School Pipeline: Building In-State Recruiting Relationships 20:12 — In-State Recruiting Challenges: Desert Edge and Elite Program Aspirations   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSunDevils?sid=YouTube   Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. .   The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout.   5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.