​How good is Marcus Spears Jr.? Son of Cowboys 1st-round pick, ESPN analyst reclassifies, commits to Texas Longhorns originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. This is the kind of news that can turn an ordinary Thursday in July into a defining moment for the upcoming college basketball season. Marcus Spears Jr. is reclassifying from the Class of 2027 to the Class of 2026 and is committing to Texas, meaning he will play for the Longhorns in the season ahead. And yes, Spears can play. He was the No. 1 overall prospect in the Class of 2027 before deciding to reclassify. He’s the son of the ESPN analyst (and former Dallas Cowboys first-round pick) Marcus Spears, but his talents aren’t on the gridiron—they’re on the basketball court. In short: he’s really, really good. Spears Jr. is projected as a definite one-and-done prospect who will soon be in the NBA. First, he’ll have a chance to impact college basketball games across the floor with his length, athleticism, shooting, and skill—done as a left-hander. Spears Jr. is one of those players who can do everything on the court, and here’s a closer look at his game. It’s worth noting that Cooper Flagg reclassified a year earlier and that move worked out well for him, suggesting a similar path could unfold for Spears and the Longhorns. It should likely be a great fit for Spears and Texas, though it might make opponents’ lives tougher in the upcoming season. MORE: Ohio State football has a fascinating feeder program for better SEO. minimum 500 words.