Men’s Basketball / RECRUITING
Spears moves into the 2026 class with Texas commitment
Burnt Orange Nation reported in July that Dynamic Prep forward Marcus Spears Jr. chose Texas and moved from the 2027 recruiting class into 2026. The decision brought another frontcourt player to Sean Miller's 2026-27 roster, alongside fellow Dynamic Prep recruit Austin Goosby.
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Original Lariat brief, checked September 30, 2026. The date above identifies the source publication or update. Scheduled events may change.
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