Longhorns Land Five-star Recruit Austin goosby, Solidifying 2026 Basketball Class
Texas basketball has secured a monumental recruiting victory, with five-star wing Austin Goosby committing to head coach Sean Miller and the Longhorns on Monday. The pledge from Goosby, who also considered Duke, significantly strengthens Texas’s 2026 recruiting class and signals a promising future for the program. He is eligible to sign with the Longhorns at any time, following the National Signing Day earlier this week.
The commitment of Goosby is expected to finalize a four-player class for 2026, though the Longhorns remain actively pursuing additional prospects. Over the past week,Texas has already added three players to their incoming class: Bo Ogden (Westlake High School,Austin),Joe Sterling (los Angeles),and Coleman Elkins (Austin native).
Goosby, a 6-foot-5 senior at Melissa High School north of Dallas, is currently ranked as the No. 19 overall prospect in the 2026 class by 247Sports. Scouts have lauded his abilities as a dynamic two-way player, capable of impacting the game on both ends of the court. His arrival adds to a growing athletic department that already features his older brother, Trevor Goosby, a starting left tackle for the Texas football team.
The familial connection played a role in the decision,with Trevor Goosby revealing he was aware of his brother’s plans prior to the official announcement on CBS Sports. “Today is also his birthday, so it’s a special day for him,” Trevor Goosby shared with reporters.
Reflecting on his own recruiting experience, Trevor Goosby emphasized the importance of a strong coach-player relationship. “I was just kind of telling him coaching, because [Texas offensive line] coach [Kyle] Flood, is why I came here, essentially,” he said. “Coaching is kind of my big deal and why I came to Texas. I was just telling him, make sure that you find a coach that values you and values what you can do for them and values yoru advancement.”
The Longhorns’ recruiting success extends beyond Goosby. bo Ogden, the son of UT basketball general manager chris Ogden, chose Texas over offers from programs like Tennessee, Kansas, and Purdue. According to Coach Miller, “we’re fortunate to have Bo. I no his last name is Ogden, but he stands on his own two feet. He could have blazed his trail away from Austin,but he decided to stay at home.” miller highlighted Ogden’s size, shooting ability, and competitive spirit, noting his clutch performance in the TAPPS Class 6A boys state championship game last season, where he banked in a buzzer-beater to secure a 50-48 victory for st. Michael’s.
Joe Sterling,a 6-foot-4 combo guard ranked as the No. 12 player at his position nationally, brings remarkable shooting prowess to the Longhorns, having connected on 44% of his three-point attempts in his most recent club season. While acknowledging Sterling will need time to adjust to the collegiate level, Miller expressed confidence in his potential, stating, “Joe is going to develop…He can really shoot the ball.”
Rounding out the current class is Coleman Elkins, a 6-foot-9 player who transferred to Blair Academy in New Jersey for his senior year. Described as a developmental prospect, Elkins averaged 15 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for St. Andrew’s last season. Miller outlined a clear path for Elkins’s growth, emphasizing the importance of physical development and dedicated practice. “Take your early time here at the University of texas to get bigger and stronger,” Miller advised, “so that you pave the way for the one day your time will come.”
These additions represent a critically important step forward for Coach Miller as he builds a competitive roster in the evolving landscape of college basketball. .
