Guard Austin Goosby committed to Texas on Monday, giving Sean Miller a priority in-state recruit and his first five-star since 2019.
Goosby chose the Longhorns over BYU, while Duke and Baylor were also on his final list. He visited all four schools as well as Miami and SMU.
"The Texas staff was the main reason," Goosby said. "They were in constant contact. When Coach Miller got the job, he immediately reached out. His background is in winning and he has already turned the program around. He is personable and easy to talk with. On the court, he is a great teacher. We have developed a bond. I want to help Texas win a national championship and to reach my goal of making it to the next level."
The 6-foot-5 guard has a brother, Trevor, who plays football for the Longhorns.
"I go to all the home games," Goosby said. "I am very familiar and comfortable on campus. The basketball fans show out. The new Moody Center facility is great, and the KD [Kevin Durant Basketball] Center is special."
The No. 2 shooting guard in the country and the No. 1 player in Texas, Goosby is the No. 19 overall player in the 2026 SC Next 100 rankings. He had a stellar summer on the Nike EYBL circuit playing for Drive Nation, averaging 15.2 points and 5.0 rebounds while also showing disruptive instincts on the defensive end.
Goosby combines length and a variety of ball skills. He can play with the ball in his hands or off the ball, as he can read screens and make smart cuts. He has strong footwork, which enables him to make jump stops at the rim or create separation for his step-back jumper. He is excellent on the defensive end of creating deflections, steals and blocks with his 6-9 wingspan.
Goosby boosts a Texas recruiting class that was already ranked No. 17 entering the early signing period. Miller had secured commitments from SC Next 100 wings Bo Ogden (No. 42) and Joe Sterling (No. 93), two of the best shooters in the 2026 class, as well as local three-star center Coleman Elkins.
With Goosby in the fold, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Longhorns pushing for a top-five spot coming out of the signing period.
Miller regularly landed five-star recruits during his 12 seasons at Arizona, including three in the 2012 and 2016 classes, and two in the 2011, 2013 and 2019 classes -- resulting in seven straight top-10 recruiting classes during his time in Tucson. But with quicker rebuilds needed at Xavier and Texas, Miller hadn't earned a commitment from a five-star since leaving the Wildcats.