Austin Prep Academy

Austin Prep Academy is accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year! If you are trying to get to the next level, reach out to us about joining Austin Prep Academy. #austinprepacademy #austin #texas #prepschool #basketball

@JayFryeNBA @RcsSports 🔥🔥🔥

Sure... When I refer to the 2026 class as the “greatest,” I’m evaluating it through a combination of depth, high-major talent, positional versatility, and overall impact on winning across the state. First, the depth of Division I talent stands out. This class has produced an unusually high number of players committed across all levels of Division I basketball, from Power Conference programs to strong mid-majors. It’s not just top-heavy — there’s legitimate talent spread throughout the rankings. Second, the high-end talent at the top is significant. Players like Bryson Howard, Austin Goosby, and Davion Adkins have proven they can perform at the highest level and are heading into major programs with real expectations. Third, the versatility across positions, especially on the wing, separates this group. The number of 6'5”–6'8” players who can score, defend multiple positions, and impact the game in different ways is higher than what we typically see in a single class. Fourth, this group has consistently produced in high-level environments — strong schedules, national circuits, and deep playoff runs, including multiple state championships and state finals appearances. Lastly, there’s a clear winning pedigree across the class. Many of these players weren’t just talented — they were key contributors on teams that competed at the highest level in Texas. -- Aside from the 50+ currently committed prospects, there are still several uncommitted players who will find Division I homes very soon. Dallas alone nearly produced the same number of Division I prospects that we typically see from the entire state, on average, in a given year. So when calling this class one of the best, it’s not based on one factor — it’s the combination of depth, top-end talent, versatility, and proven production that makes the case.

Texas just produced the greatest basketball recruiting class ever assembled by any state. The 2026 class, as I stated back in 2022, would be the deepest recruiting class ever recorded—and Texas certainly didn’t disappoint. 😤😤 Adam Boyd 6'4" 👉 Louisiana Tech Aeneas Alexander 6'8" 👉 North Texas Amare Guerra 5'9" 👉 Merrimack Antoine Almuttar 6'4" 👉 Northwestern State Armon Almuttar 6'4" 👉 Northwestern State Austin Brown 6'8" 👉 Maryland Austin Goosby 6'5" 👉 Texas Austin Senters 6'5" 👉 Air Force Avery Webb 6'3" 👉 St. Mary’s (TX) Bo Ogden 6'6" 👉 Texas Brayden Jones 6'1" 👉 Lamar Bryce Dixon 6'5" 👉 Louisiana Tech Bryson Howard 6'6" 👉 Duke Caden Deffebaugh 6'5" 👉 New Mexico State Cameron Lomax 6'2" 👉 SMU Christian Gibson 6'5" 👉 UCF Dakari Spear 6'4" 👉 Texas Tech Davion Adkins 6'9" 👉 Kansas Delano Tarpley 6'11" 👉 UTEP Devan Kirk 6'5" 👉 Towson DJ Miller 6'0" 👉 Savannah State Donovan Criss 6'5" 👉 UTEP Elijah Hayeems 6'6" 👉 Bryant Elijah Williams 6'6" 👉 Baylor Ethan Sheats 6'8" 👉 Omaha Gallagher Placide 6'11" 👉 Wake Forest Gavin Placide 6'11" 👉 Wake Forest Hudson Lucas 6'11" 👉 Nevada Jacori Jones 6'0" 👉 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Jachai Cantave 6'1" 👉 New Mexico State Jaxson Thompson 6'2" 👉 Rice Jayden Buchunam 6'6" 👉 Dallas Baptist University Kensington Candler 6'2" 👉 Stephen F. Austin Lamin Foon 6'10" 👉 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Lyndell Buckingham Jr. 6'2" 👉 Jacksonville Logan Gonzalez 6'3" 👉 Texas A&M–Kingsville Luke Susko 6'6" 👉 Southern Illinois Lyndell Buckingham Jr. 6'2" 👉 Jacksonville Mayson Thomas 6'6" 👉 Air Force Nasir Price 6'3" 👉 UTSA Nehemiah Lawrence 5'6" 👉 Hampton Nolan Barkley 6'5" 👉 St. Edward’s Phoenix Woodson 6'8" 👉 New Mexico State Robert Moore 6'1" 👉 Air Force Sawyer Dotson 6'7" 👉 Lipscomb Seven Spurlock 6'5" 👉 Arizona State Talon Todd 6'1" 👉 Austin Peay Theo Brannan 6'0" 👉 Midwestern State Trae Nunn 6'4" 👉 Columbia TreVaun Clark 6'8" 👉 UT Arlington Trent Perry 6'4" 👉 Kansas Tyson Heard 6'2" 👉 Texas–Dallas Vontae Sanders 6'8" 👉 Midwestern State Xavier Roberson 6'7" 👉 Sam Houston State Zayson Salanoa 6'6" 👉 Louisiana–Lafayette Uncommitted - Alex Barther II 6'6" Anthony Spencer 6'8" Cash Chism 6'2" Daniel Ogoemeka 7'0" Elijah Garrett 6'1" Elton Smith Jr. 6'9" Isaiah Ward 6'7" Jaelon Germany 6'3" Jaden Flemons 6'3" Jaylin Hancock 6'3" Jaxon Sneed 6'3" Jirehn Mitchell 6'4" Josh Goodwin Jr. 6'5" Josh Weems 6'0" Kamden McGilveary 6'1" Keonte Greybear 6'2" Kingston Willis 5'11" Lojok Loliwa 6'4" Macodou Diouf 6'8" Marc Anthony 6'6" Mario Wooden Jr. 6'6" Michael Gatewood 6'0" Silas Rodriguez 6'4" Sibu Socks 6'4" Steven Reynolds III 6'5" Tayshaun Williams 6'5" Trey Hall 6'7" David Coe 6'2"

Matt Painter on recruiting rankings “From 21-300 it’s a crapshoot. How do you know what’s inside somebody?”

Unsigned senior showcase in Austin, TX May 31st!! If you are still active in your recruitment and looking for more opportunities, this is the event for you!! DM for info to sign-up

@djones8301 Thank you for what you do to support Texas high school basketball 🙏🏽

As the High School season comes to an end I want to reflect on how much I appreciate everyone’s support! Two days before the season started I lost my brother! This basketball season has been my therapy! All the kind words, support, and everything is appreciated! Don’t know where I’ll be in this business next year. If it’s the end for me…it’s been a great ride! Stay Tuned!

Jon Scheyer's daughter with the hard-hitting postgame presser question 😂 "How do you win every game?" "I win every game because I have the best daughter in the world, that's how. I love you" 🥹

@TreatonH Phenomenal player. Congrats @TreatonH

Thank you God. We did it. State Champs. I saw all those who picked every team to beat us. We are a brotherhood. We play through all adversity. 11pts 10 Rebs 4blks 3 stls. Shutdown the 7ft big they said would dominate me. I’m very humble but I took it personally. #Statechamp

@CoachJD_2 🔥🔥🔥

Austin Prep Academy is recruiting for our 2026-2027 Post Grad team! National competition, collegiate competition, and elite development for recent high school graduates.

Let’s gooo!!! #TheWinners⭕️

2030 Austin Prep (TX) G Pierce Paul has received an offer from LIU. verbalcommits.com/players/pierce…

Congrats to our guy 🅿️ @PiercePaul0 (2030) ! #TheWINNERS⭕️

@AustinPrepAcad recruiting for 2026-27 season for Prep and Post-Grad! Interested players DM film!!

About to set EYBL on fire! Congrats P, big summer ahead

Congrats, @PiercePaul0!

@BearkatsMBB 🔥🔥🔥

Two 20 win seasons and 2️⃣ top 2 CUSA finishes in 3 years. Congrats Coach Mudge! #EatEmUpKats

@coachclayman 🔥🔥🔥

@MeanGreenMBB @COACHKJOHN 🔥🔥🔥

The highest conference standings finish by a first-year UNT head coach in 32 years.

@APShort143210 @blewis09 Congrats!

ASUN Tournament Champs!

Blessed to receive an offer for Mississippi State!

“In 19 years, Tim (Duncan) was never once late to a practice, team meal, workout, meeting, or bus. That’s a standard of discipline and reliability you tend to take for granted.” - Gregg Popovich