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Texas has secured the commitment of transfer forward David Punch, addressing one of its most significant roster needs for the 2026-27 season. Punch went public with his commitment Sunday night, posting the news on Instagram.

A national top-100 recruit out of Harker Heights in the 2024 class, Punch joins the Longhorns after two seasons at TCU. As a sophomore, the 6-foot-7-inch, 245-pound Punch was an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection, averaging 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.3 steals per game.

Punch gives Texas a presence at the power forward spot it lacked during its run to the Sweet 16 in Sean Miller’s first season.

Along with his ability to keep the ball moving on offense, Punch should immediately help the Longhorns improve on the defensive end of the floor. Punch blocked 66 shots and recorded 45 steals in 34 games; Punch doubled Matas Vokietaitis’ team-leading 33 blocked shots this past season and only Dailyn Swain’s 59 steals topped Punch’s totals among Texas players.

The addition of Punch and the return of Vokietaitis give the Longhorns two tremendous frontcourt pieces for Miller’s second season. Currently, with Swain making himself eligible for the 2026 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, Texas has four starting spots penciled in for next season: Punch, Vokietaitis, Colorado transfer guard Isaiah Johnson and McDonald’s All-American guard Austin Goosby.


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Texas will be a top 10 ranked team preseason ... mark this one.  They are far from done

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Projected starters:
Isaiah Johnson, CG/PG, 6-1, sophomore (16.9 ppg, 2.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists at Colorado) 
Austin Goosby, CG, 6-5.5, freshman
(big guard/wing)
David Punch, PF, 6-7, junior (14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals & 1.9 blocks at TCU)
Matas Vokietaitis, C, 7-0, junior (15.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 0.9 blocks)

Key role players:
(back up center/PF)
(guard with size/shot maker with perimeter ability)
(big guard that is perimeter threat - Swain insurance if Texas goes that direction)
Bo Ogden, W/G, 6-5.5, freshman
John Clark, PF, 6-9, RS-freshman

Possible minor role player:
Lewis Obiorah, C, 7-0, RS-freshman
Joe Sterling, SG, 6-4, freshman

Stash and develop:
Coleman Elkins, C, 6-10, freshman

 

Still on roster for now:
Declan Duru, F, 6-7.5

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2 minutes ago, JMarquette said:

If Sean can shore up the bench, this could be a F4 team.

Yes, I cannot believe this.  That surprise Sweet Sixteen run was huge for this program.  The checkbooks are open wide and they smell blood.  Going all in for Miller like they did for Sark.

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4 minutes ago, Game of the Century said:

Maybe it’s the alcohol. But dude that is sick funny.  

Bro im just over the moon happy for our bball program and Sean Miller!!! I wanna see the men pack out Moody like the women do. We are sooo over due on the court. And im a goofball wit them gif’s 😂😂😂

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