5-star PF Marcus Spears Jr. commits to Texas, reclassifies to 2026
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Key Points:
- Marcus Spears Jr., a top 2027 basketball prospect and five-star power forward, has committed to the University of Texas and will reclassify to join the 2026 class, allowing him to play this season.
- Spears, ranked No. 4 overall in the 2027 class by Rivals, considered offers from major programs including Arizona, Kentucky, LSU, and North Carolina before choosing Texas.
- He praised his strong relationship with Texas coach Sean Miller and expressed interest in the program's direction under Miller's leadership.
- Spears is the son of former NFL player and ESPN analyst Marcus Spears and becomes Texas’ sixth high school commitment for the 2026 class.
- He joins a recruiting class that includes four-star prospects Austin Goosby, Bo Ogden, Joe Sterling, three-star Coleman Elkins, and unranked Mantas Laurencikas.
