Top prospect in 2027 class reclassifies, commits to Texas basketball
By Ethan Stone
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An already promising Texas basketball team just stacked even more talent.
Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2027 recruiting cycle per 247Sports, committed to Sean Miller and the Texas Longhorns Thursday afternoon. In addition, he’ll be reclassifying to the Class of 2026, which means he’ll be suiting up for the Longhorns this upcoming season.
Spears is a 6-foot-10 power forward from Dynamic Prep in Dallas, Texas and the son of former NFL defensive end Marcus Spears. He chose the Longhorns over offers and pushes from Kentucky, LSU and Arizona.
“Texas basketball is becoming a big thing again, and I am excited to be part of it,” Spears said, via Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi of ESPN. “The Texas fans can expect a worker with a lot of energy. I will be trying to bring Texas a national championship.”
Texas basketball surely is becoming a big thing again. The Longhorns were set to be one of the best teams in the SEC even before Spears’ announcement on Thursday.
Texas boasts star center Matas Vokietaitis while adding transfer commitments from TCU’s David Punch, Colorado’s Isaiah Johnson, Auburn wing Elyjah Freeman and 5-star freshman Austin Goosby, among other intriguing pieces. Immediately, Texas is among the most talented rosters in the league alongside Arkansas and Florida.
Because he recently turned 17 years old, Spears will have to spend 2 seasons in college basketball before he is NBA Draft eligible.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
