Spears Jr. Reclassifies to Texas | SEC Basketball News

Marcus Spears Jr., the top-ranked 2027 prospect, is reclassifying to play for Texas in 2026 — a move that turns him into a two-year star for the Longhorns. At 17 and 6-foot-9, he’s already a national buzzworthy talent, with rankings jumping to as high as No. 8 in the 2026 class. Despite heavy interest from Arizona, Kentucky, LSU, and North Carolina, family ties sealed the deal — his sister plays volleyball at Texas, and his mom and dad (former LSU athlete and NFL star) have deep roots in the program. With his dad courtside and his birthday in April (making him ineligible for the 2027 NBA Draft), Spears is set to dominate college hoops early — and Texas just got a massive recruiting win. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/862f73d433881f63