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Marcus Spears Jr. commits to Texas men’s basketball, boosting recruiting class ranking

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 2:26 AM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Marcus Spears Jr. commits to Texas men’s basketball, boosting recruiting class ranking

Summary

Marcus Spears Jr. has committed to the Texas men’s basketball team, elevating their recruiting class to No. 6 nationally, as per the latest Rivals Industry Ranking. Spears Jr. is recognized as the No. 10 overall prospect and the top player in Texas for the 2026 class. His commitment is seen as significant for Texas, positioning the program as a potential Final Four contender in the upcoming season. There is optimism as coach Sean Miller is noted to have an excellent offseason in college basketball.

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By the Numbers

•Spears Jr. is a unanimous five-star recruit across all major services.
•He is ranked as the No. 2 power forward nationally.
•Texas aims for a competitive season with Spears Jr. joining the roster.
•Texas was ranked No. 6 in the latest Rivals Industry Ranking after his commitment.

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2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Longhorns Daily News: Texas men’s basketball now has the No. 6 ranked recruiting class

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Marcus Spears Jr.’s commitment to Texas basketball this week was enough to bump the Longhorns’ current recruiting class to No. 6 nationally, according to the latest Rivals Industry Ranking. As noted by On3, “Spears Jr. is ranked as Rivals’ No. 10 overall prospect, No. 2 power forward, and No. 1 player in Texas in the […]
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