Five-star PF Marcu Spears Jr. commits to Texas, reclassifies to 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Marcu Spears Jr., a forward from Dallas Dynamic Prep, has committed to Texas and reclassified from the 2027 to 2026 recruiting class. Ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the 2027 class, Spears chose Texas over other major programs, including Arizona and Kentucky. The 6’9”, 210-pound prospect joins a recruiting class that now includes five-star guard Austin Goosby. Spears aims to help Texas regain a national championship prominence and is expected to bring athleticism and toughness to the team.
- •Spears reclassifies to 2026 from the 2027 recruiting class.
- •He previously held the No. 1 ranking in the 2027 class.
- •Texas beat out programs like Arizona, LSU, and Kentucky for his commitment.
- •Spears joins five-star guard Austin Goosby in Texas's recruiting class.
- •He plans to contribute to Texas’s pursuit of a national championship.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Five-star PF Marcu Spears Jr. commits to Texas, reclassifies to 2026
"The Horns land one of the biggest pledges in their program’s history.
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