Davit Pachulia Committed to USF Basketball Team
The De La Salle standout and son of Zaza Pachulia announced his commitment to the Dons on October 7.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Basketball
Live Poll
Do you feel local universities effectively retain top talent from Bay Area high schools?
Local basketball prospect Davit Pachulia has committed to play for the University of San Francisco. The 17-year-old guard, who currently attends De La Salle in Concord, made the announcement via a social media post.
Why it matters
The addition of Pachulia brings a familiar name to the Hilltop following a successful 2025-26 season for the Dons. USF enters this cycle coming off a 25-10 campaign and hopes to maintain its competitive standing within the West Coast Conference.
The USF Dons finished the 2025-26 season with a 25-10 overall record and a 13-5 standing in West Coast Conference play. It remains unknown how the incoming roster will balance these veteran results against new personnel.
The players
Davit Pachulia
A 17-year-old guard from De La Salle who has committed to the USF basketball program.
Zaza Pachulia
A former Golden State Warriors player and two-time NBA champion who played professionally for 16 years.
University of San Francisco
The local university whose basketball team finished the 2025-26 season with a 25-10 record.
The details
Pachulia, who stands 6-foot-4, credited the USF coaching staff for the recruitment effort. He previously demonstrated his scoring ability with a 29-point game against Dougherty Valley in January 2026, where he hit six 3-pointers. The transition to the collegiate level follows his father Zaza Pachulia’s 16-year NBA career, which included two championships with the Golden State Warriors.
Timeline
2017: Zaza Pachulia won an NBA title.
2018: Zaza Pachulia won an NBA title.
January 2026: Davit Pachulia scored 29 points against Dougherty Valley.
2025-26 season: USF basketball team recorded 25 wins and 10 losses.
October 7, 2026: Davit Pachulia announced his commitment on social media.
Across the Bay
The commitment follows the high-profile era marked by Zaza Pachulia's two NBA titles won with the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018. The signing links the next generation of local talent to the legacy left by the professional team's recent championship history.
Fans of USF basketball can look for Pachulia's debut on the Hilltop in the upcoming collegiate season. Keep an eye on the schedule at the university's sports portal for future home game dates and ticket availability.
The takeaway
The arrival of a standout local prospect underscores the program's recent momentum in the West Coast Conference. Follow the official USF athletics social media accounts to track official roster updates and pre-season announcements.
Further reading
For more updates on the upcoming season, visit the San Francisco Basketball section.
Live Poll
Do you feel local universities effectively retain top talent from Bay Area high schools?
