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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…
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