Ariza's son Taki Ariza updated his social media and posted photos of himself playing in Japan. Among the photos were Japanese players Hachimura and Phil Handy.

It was previously reported that Tarki Ariza wanted to represent the Japanese team in international competitions, and his goal was to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This news was also confirmed by him.

As the 24th high school student in ESPN in 2026, he is about 2.08 meters tall and weighs 88 kilograms, and he plays as a small forward. Taki, who will only go to college next fall, has received offers from many NCAA prestigious universities, including UCLA, his father Ariza's alma mater, as well as universities such as Southern California, Kentucky, and Kansas.