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Spears Jr. Reclassifies to Texas | College Basketball News
Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 recruit in the 2027 class, just reclassified to 2026 and is headed to Texas — meaning he’ll spend two college seasons before entering the NBA Draft. Joining a growing trend, he’s following in the footsteps of top prospects like Boumtje-Boumtje and Kusturica, all opting for extra development time. At 6-foot-9 with elite lefty shooting and defensive upside, Spears Jr. has the tools to thrive — he just needs to bulk up. With his dad, former NFL star and ESPN analyst Marcus Spears Sr., and uncle, NBA reporter Marc J. Spears, already making waves in sports, this kid’s…
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