Top recruit Marcus Spears Jr. reclassifies, commits to Texas
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2027, has announced his reclassification and commitment to the University of Texas for the upcoming college basketball season. This decision allows Spears to join the Longhorns earlier than initially planned. His commitment is expected to bolster Texas' recruiting efforts and impact their squad for the upcoming season. The program is looking to capitalize on his potential as a key addition.
- •Marcus Spears Jr. is the top prospect in the class of 2027.
- •He will join Texas for the upcoming college basketball season.
- •Spears' reclassification allows him to join college earlier.
- •Texas aims to improve its roster with Spears' talents.
- 8:02 PMESPN — Top '27 recruit Spears Jr. reclassifies, picks Tex...
- 7:44 PMCBS Sports — Texas lands Marcus Spears Jr.: No. 1 recruit from 2027 will reclassify to play for Longhorns this season
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Spears Jr. commitment: 5-star picks Texas, reclassifies to 2026 class
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Five-star PF Marcus Spears Jr., son of former NFL DL, set to play for Texas next season after reclassifying
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky target Marcus Spears Jr. commits to Texas and reclassifies into 2026
"Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2027, is reclassifying and committing to Texas for the upcoming college basketball season, he told ESPN on Thursday.
"Spears will play college basketball during the 2026-27 season after reclassifying to the 2026 class. He was the top-ranked recruit in the 2027 class by 247Sports.
"Texas men's basketball landed the commitment of five-star recruit Marcus Spears Jr., son of former NFL defensive end Marcus Spears.
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External links- ESPNJul 9, 2026, 8:02 PMTop '27 recruit Spears Jr. reclassifies, picks Tex...
Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2027, is reclassifying and committing to Texas for the upcoming college basketball season, he told ESPN on Thursday.
- CBS SportsJul 9, 2026, 7:44 PMTexas lands Marcus Spears Jr.: No. 1 recruit from 2027 will reclassify to play for Longhorns this season
Spears will play college basketball during the 2026-27 season after reclassifying to the 2026 class. He was the top-ranked recruit in the 2027 class by 247Sports.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 7:39 PMMarcus Spears Jr. commitment: 5-star picks Texas, reclassifies to 2026 class
Texas men's basketball landed the commitment of five-star recruit Marcus Spears Jr., son of former NFL defensive end Marcus Spears.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 7:16 PMFive-star PF Marcus Spears Jr., son of former NFL DL, set to play for Texas next season after reclassifying
Spears, a highly touted prospect previously in the 2027 class, will take his talents to the collegiate ranks a year early.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 7:03 PMKentucky target Marcus Spears Jr. commits to Texas and reclassifies into 2026
The No. 1 player in the 2027 class is now set to play in the SEC next season.
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