Texas has landed a huge recruit in the 2020 cycle, with five-star forward Greg Brown announcing he will be staying home and attending the University of Texas. Coming out of Austin, not only is this a huge in-state get for the Longhorns but getting such a highly rated recruit within your own city is a big win for Texas.
Brown chose Texas instead of the professional route and playing on the new NBA G-League team. After five-star guard Jalen Green announced he would be turning professional instead of going to college, Brown’s name was immediately rumored to be next. Reportedly offered just over $400,000 to play professionally, Brown decided he would go the college route and play for Shaka Smart.
2020 prospect Greg Brown has committed to Texas, he announced.
5-star recruit.
Big get for Shaka Smart.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 24, 2020
Jerry Meyer of 247Sports describes Brown as “long and freakily athletic” and he “runs like the wind.” The perfect description for Smart’s quick-paced system, Brown will have the opportunity to run up and down the court and be a major piece around Texas’ star guards.
With the commitment of Brown, here is how Texas’ starting lineup could next season:
- Matt Coleman
- Courtney Ramey
- Andrew Jones
- Greg Brown
- Jericho Sims
Brown will now be the only unfamiliar face playing for Texas next season. Every other player on the roster next season will be returning players, something that is valuable in college basketball.
Big 12 basketball had a down season in 2019-2020 and is expecting a big rebound year. Kansas and Baylor are expected to play at an elite level, while teams such as Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, and West Virginia are expected to return to top 25 status throughout the entire season.
Brown will be able to bring the Longhorns into the conversation at the top of the Big 12 conversation. Winning five out of their last six to end the season in 2019-2020, Texas comes into the 2020-2021 season with a great chance to contend for a conference championship.
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