Overview

• ESPN’s mid-August update to its SC NEXT 60 placed Spears Jr. at No. 1 in the Class of 2027, with SportsCenter revealing the news.
• The 6-8 power forward attends Dynamic Prep High School in Plano, Texas, where his blend of size and athleticism has drawn national attention.
• At the FIBA U16 AmeriCup in Juarez, he averaged 14 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game against international peers.
• Major programs such as Duke, Kentucky, Texas, USC, Arkansas, Louisville, Houston, Indiana and Tennessee have offered scholarships or shown strong interest.
• His father, former LSU standout and ESPN analyst Marcus Spears Sr., praised his work ethic and said he looks forward to his son’s next steps as the recruit remains uncommitted.