Top 2027 Prospect Joins Texas Longhorns | SEC Basketball News

Marcus Spears Jr., the top-ranked 2027 basketball prospect and son of LSU legend Marcus Spears, has committed to Texas over LSU, Kentucky, and Arizona — despite being a native Texan and his dad’s LSU legacy. At just 17, he’ll spend two years in Austin before NBA eligibility, already averaging over 20 points and 8 rebounds on the Nike EYBL and leading Team USA at the FIBA U16 Americup. His sister plays volleyball for Texas, and his dad praised his decision as personal and meaningful. LSU’s heartbreak is real — he visited, was re-offered, but never spoke with the current coach. Texas just landed the No. 1 recruit in the 2027 class — and the Longhorns are now watching him grow. 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/5cd5996910dbeb92