Under new head coach Sean Miller, the Texas Longhorns men’s basketball program made a few moves in the 2026 recruiting cycle, landing the No. 6 class nationally, according to ESPN.
The crown jewel was five-star guard Austin Goosby, the top player in Texas who chose the Longhorns over BYU. When it comes down to it, Miller edged out Kevin Young and the NBA-ready roster in Provo. Nonetheless, Goosby is glad to be home in the Lone Star State. He brings two-way ability, scoring and disruptive defensive instincts.
The staff also added sharp-shooting wing Bo Ogden, who made over 50 percent of his three-point attempts last summer. Rounding out the core is guard Joe Sterling, a 44 percent three-point shooter on the Puma circuit. Texas’ strategy clearly promotes perimeter play. The guard creation of plays with spacing and defensive versatility are the Horns' bread and butter.
Goosby is projected as an early contributor. He'll likely thrive with the potential in Miller’s system. Ogden and Sterling provide long-term spacing threats and depth. This shows Texas’ intent to climb the men’s college basketball rankings, especially in Miller's first year at the helm.
While the Longhorns’ class lacks a dominant big man, the emphasis on guard-driven versatility may serve them well in modern college basketball. For Texas fans, the 2026 class raises optimism that the Longhorns are well positioned to compete in the SEC.
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