Before reclassifying, Spears was the nation’s top-rated 2027 prospect, Texas said. ESPN ranks him No. 4 in the 2026 class.
Zane Pennington
July 11, 20261 min read
Aubrey, Texas —
Before reclassifying, Spears was the nation’s top-rated 2027 prospect, Texas said. ESPN ranks him No. 4 in the 2026 class.
Texas announced July 10 that Marcus Spears Jr. signed to join its men’s basketball program in 2026-27 after moving from the Class of 2027 to the 2026 class.
The Frisco forward is listed at 6-foot-10. Texas reported that he averaged 15.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks at Dynamic Prep as a junior.
Texas has a statewide fan base that includes Aubrey. Spears will enroll in Austin for the 2026-27 season.
Sources:
https://texaslonghorns.com/news/2026/7/10/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-signs-marcus-spears-jr
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/49317082/top-2027-prospect-marcus-spears-jr-joining-texas-season
Zane Pennington
Zane Pennington covers Aubrey high school and area college sports.
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