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Texas Basketball
Top 5 verified in Texas. This is every name we could prove from public evidence — the list publishes at its true depth and is never padded to 25. Order: the Gatorade State Player of the Year anchors the list, with nationally ranked names, All-America selections and reported signings ordered by strength of public evidence. Class of 2026.
As of October 12, 2026
| # | Player | Pos | Meas. | School | Signed / Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryson HowardGatorade TX release — senior, signed Duke. | G/F | — | Heritage HS (TX) | Duke |
| 2 | Austin GoosbyMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Texas. | G | 6-5 | Dynamic Prep (TX) | Texas |
| 3 | Elijah WilliamsNike Hoop Summit 2026 Team USA roster (USA Basketball announcement via SI/NBC) — signed Baylor. | F | — | TMI Episcopal (TX) | Baylor |
| 4 | Austin BrownMaryland 2026-27 season preview — incoming freshman, Lufkin's all-time leading scorer (2,616 points). | F | — | Lufkin HS (TX) | Maryland |
| 5 | Bo OgdenUniversity of Texas athletics official announcement (texaslonghorns.com), Nov 19, 2025 — signed Athletic Scholarship Agreement for 2026-27. | G | — | Westlake HS (TX) | Texas |