Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 overall recruit in the class of 2027, is committing to Texas and reclassifying into this year’s cycle, he told ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi.
The 6-foot-10 power forward chose the Longhorns over Arizona, LSU, and Kentucky.
“Texas basketball is becoming a big thing again, and I am excited to be part of it,” Spears said Thursday. “The Texas fans can expect a worker with a lot of energy. I will be trying to bring Texas a national championship.”
Spears is two years away from being eligible for the NBA draft. The 17-year-old was a member of the gold-medal squad at the 2025 FIBA U16 AmeriCup, averaging a team-high 14 points and 6.5 rebounds. He also earned All-Star Five honors.
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