Tag: five-stars

Five-stars Ron Holland and AJ Johnson reaffirm commitment to Texas

Ron Holland and AJ Johnson are locked in with Texas.

Five-stars Ron Holland and AJ Johnson took to Twitter to reaffirm their futures with Texas this week. While the duo has signed a letter of intent with the Longhorns, head coach Chris Beard’s status remains in question following some legal issues in December.

Holding on to both Holland and Johnson is enormous news for the future of Texas’ program. Two premier talents are sought after by many schools across the nation.

Holland ranks as the No. 1 prospect in the state of Texas and a top 10 player nationally, while Johnson is the No. 2 guard in California and the No. 15 overall player in the 247Sports composite.

Rodney Terry and the Longhorns are back in action Tuesday night to take on Kansas State. No. 6 Texas looks to continue its best start since 2010 against the Wildcats.

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A number of Texas targets attending the Red River Showdown

Some talented recruits are in house for the Red River Showdown.

Texas has an opportunity to make a statement against rival Oklahoma on Saturday. A victory at the Cotton Bowl this weekend would be the biggest of the Steve Sarkisian era and create a whirlwind of momentum for Texas.

This historic rivalry game serves as an immediate recruiting boost for the winning team. The Longhorns and Sooners often compete for the same prospects on the recruiting trail due to close proximity. Having the golden hat on display in team facilities is a great recruiting tool both coaches would love to have.

Both Texas and Oklahoma sit inside the top six in 247Sports’ team composite for the 2023 cycle.

Texas is not allowed to officially host any visitors as Oklahoma is the designated home in this year’s game, but multiple key targets are still expected attend.

Here is a look at some of the biggest names making the trip to Dallas for the highly anticipated matchup between the blue blood programs.