OTF Premium Texas basketball 2026-27 season thread

[GQ03]

6 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Justin Wise going off in front of college coaches … Texas wants this dude

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZlha0moJbx/?img_index=1&igsh=MW1lNzhkcGp0NWhvNw==

So the dream class is Beckham Black, Marcus Spears Jr and this dude?

[Gerry Hamilton]

54 minutes ago, GQ03 said:

So the dream class is Beckham Black, Marcus Spears Jr and this dude?

Texas really likes Wabbington too 

I have a hard time seeing Black pick Texas with Isaiah Johnson at Texas, and not a lock to be in NBA draft after 2026-27

[Nathan B]

 

@Gerry Hamilton looks like Royal Ivey is a finalist for the Mavs job. 

[Jordan91]

Royal deserves a shot. 

[Gerry Hamilton]

2 hours ago, Nathan B said:

 

@Gerry Hamilton looks like Royal Ivey is a finalist for the Mavs job. 

Would love it! His time will definitely come 

[Tom Herman]

Has there been any movement in regards to basketball freshman recruiting? I dont really know the timeline for this stuff compared to football. Ik we're probably very involved with Spears Jr, Beckham Black, and Reese Alston. Alston recently mentioned in an On3 article a top 5 schools hes been talking to, including Louisville, Purdue, Texas, Kentucky, and U of H, but nothing really of note for Texas. I thought i mightve heard Gerry mention that a&m would be a player for Alston, but I could be misremembering. When does basketball recruiting begin to heat up? Thanks

Edited June 17 by Tom Herman

[Gerry Hamilton]

6 minutes ago, Tom Herman said:

Has there been any movement in regards to basketball freshman recruiting? I dont really know the timeline for this stuff compared to football. Ik we're probably very involved with Spears Jr, Beckham Black, and Reese Alston. Alston recently mentioned in an On3 article a top 5 schools hes been talking to, including Louisville, Purdue, Texas, Kentucky, and U of H, but nothing really of note for Texas. I thought i mightve heard Gerry mention that a&m would be a player for Alston, but I could be misremembering. When does basketball recruiting begin to heat up? Thanks

Unofficial visits will begin for Texas shortly. The 6-4 scoring guard Justin Wise I've mentioned in this thread is scheduled to be on campus next week. 

In terms of 2027's making decisions ... the September-late October OV's will be the whole deal for the majority of prospects the level Texas will be after.

Beckham Black is the top PG target in the cycle, Reese Alston is No. 2. I don't recall even mentioning A&M and Reese. They weren't ever going to be a factor. He's a blue blood'ish recruitment. 

[Tom Herman]

5 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Unofficial visits will begin for Texas shortly. The 6-4 scoring guard Justin Wise I've mentioned in this thread is scheduled to be on campus next week. 

In terms of 2027's making decisions ... the September-late October OV's will be the whole deal for the majority of prospects the level Texas will be after.

Beckham Black is the top PG target in the cycle, Reese Alston is No. 2. I don't recall even mentioning A&M and Reese. They weren't ever going to be a factor. He's a blue blood'ish recruitment. 

Thanks GH. I think i mightve been thinking about Chase Richardson from Friendswood who committed there and you were a fan of

Edited June 17 by Tom Herman

[Gerry Hamilton]

1 hour ago, Tom Herman said:

Thanks GH. I think i mightve been thinking about Chase Richardson from Friendswood who committed there and you were a fan of

Yeah. He's very, very athletic. Elite pure athlete. Very good open court passer/vision. He did pick A&M. Not a quality basketball decision IMO. 

He has to develop his game off two feet. Has to build the scoring part of his game to more consistency in future years. 

[Gerry Hamilton]

 

[Gerry Hamilton]

Mikey Lewis continues to impress. His ability off the bounce to get clean looks has impressed daily since arriving.

[Gerry Hamilton]

Mentioned in story earlier this week, but playing drop coverage on Texas should be more difficult this year. 

Isaiah Johnson and Mikey Lewis shoot it to well off the bounce. 

[Hornsdxx]

31 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Mikey Lewis continues to impress. His ability off the bounce to get clean looks has impressed daily since arriving.

Is there a possibility of Lewis starting over Goosby?

[Gerry Hamilton]

22 minutes ago, Hornsdxx said:

Is there a possibility of Lewis starting over Goosby?

Always possible I suppose. I'm not sure this team will have a locked in lineup at start of season ... could see tinkering. 

Mikey Lewis is extremely inviting as a 6th man for me on this team long term

[LonghornFan4Ever]

 

Edited June 18 by LonghornFan4Ever

[GQ03]

3 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Mikey Lewis continues to impress. His ability off the bounce to get clean looks has impressed daily since arriving.

There's a possible leap for someone as explosive as he is coming out of that more restricted system Randy Bennett ran at St Mary's compared to Sean Miller. 

[Gerry Hamilton]

26 minutes ago, GQ03 said:

There's a possible leap for someone as explosive as he is coming out of that more restricted system Randy Bennett ran at St Mary's compared to Sean Miller. 

Concur 100%

[Gerry Hamilton]

Sean Miller and staff are very excited about how hard the guys are competing every day. Staff very encouraged 

[GQ03]

On 6/17/2026 at 11:59 AM, Gerry Hamilton said:

Unofficial visits will begin for Texas shortly. The 6-4 scoring guard Justin Wise I've mentioned in this thread is scheduled to be on campus next week. 

In terms of 2027's making decisions ... the September-late October OV's will be the whole deal for the majority of prospects the level Texas will be after.

Beckham Black is the top PG target in the cycle, Reese Alston is No. 2. I don't recall even mentioning A&M and Reese. They weren't ever going to be a factor. He's a blue blood'ish recruitment. 

Random question: In your time covering recruiting has there been a time where one state had both the #1 & #2 players in the nation for football (Brewster & Meredith) and basketball (Spears Jr & Black) at the same time? I'm sure its happened for Florida, California or maybe Georgia but just curious about that.

[Gerry Hamilton]

4 hours ago, GQ03 said:

Random question: In your time covering recruiting has there been a time where one state had both the #1 & #2 players in the nation for football (Brewster & Meredith) and basketball (Spears Jr & Black) at the same time? I'm sure its happened for Florida, California or maybe Georgia but just curious about that.

Definitely not off the top of my head. Especially with how much players are moving around and reclassifying in recent years. 

[Joe Zura]

9 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Sean Miller and staff are very excited about how hard the guys are competing every day. Staff very encouraged 

So we are winning it all this year got it might have to actually watch some game since Gerry has me convinced it’s natty or bust for this team 👀

[Cozer]

2 hours ago, Joe Zura said:

So we are winning it all this year got it might have to actually watch some game since Gerry has me convinced it’s natty or bust for this team 👀

I don’t think Oregon has ever made a big push in basketball, Joe Z. You do this post here on accident? Or do you have a different PNW team for basketball?

[Gerry Hamilton]

Texas 2026-27 Roster ... breakdown by grade/eligibility

Seniors:
Zero

Juniors:
Elyjah Freeman, G/F, 6-8 (9.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals at Auburn) 
Matas Vokietaitis, C, 7-0 (15.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 0.9 blocks)
David Punch, PF, 6-7 (14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals & 1.9 blocks at TCU)
Mikey Lewis, CG, 6-3 (13.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists at St. Mary’s)

Sophomores:
Isaiah Johnson, lead guard/PG, 6-1 (16.9 ppg, 2.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists at Colorado) 
Amari Evans, G/W, 6-5, sophomore (4.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals at Tennessee) 

Freshmen:
Austin Goosby, CG, 6-5.5, freshman
Bo Ogden, W/G, 6-5.5, freshman 
John Clark, PF, 6-9, RS-freshman 
Lewis Obiorah, C, 7-0, RS-freshman 
Joe Sterling, SG, 6-4, freshman 
Coleman Elkins, C, 6-10, freshman

 

[TexTheHorn24]

Dusty Maye to Mavs WOW.

 

someone wake up Sean Miller it’s time to go grab Thiam and win a natty this year! 

[Nathan B]

For those that were wondering