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Texas Longhorns men’s basketball coach lit the college basketball world on fire with his recruitment of Minnesota Gophers transfer Marcus Carr, who announced his decision last week. Here’s what a few of them had to say, according to 247Sports’ recent report:
Speaking of the transfer portal @TexasMBB has just struck gold as MARCUS CARR terrific scorer & one of the best players in the portal has just committed to the Longhorns!
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) July 17, 2021
MEGA transfer news, as All-Big Ten guard Marcus Carr has committed to Texas. Chris Beard just completed one of the most stunning offseason overhauls in recent memory, with six big-time transfers, five of which averaged double-figures at the high-major level.
— Aaron Torres (@Aaron_Torres) July 17, 2021
UN.REAL.
Texas is gonna be a PROBLEM. Chris Beard is absolutely killing it. https://t.co/vav9ts4LV1
— Dillon Davis (@dillondavis3) July 17, 2021
WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: Golden: Will coaches still love NIL when deals seep into the season?
Austin American-Statesman: Marcus Carr’s decision fills Texas’ point guard hole
Dallas Morning News: Big 12 coaches: Proposal for expanded CFP field is ‘great start,’ number of games remains an issue
247Sports: The Stampede: A day with Sark at THSCA Coaching School
247Sports: Longhorns impressed with Ben Davis and Ray Thornton’s champion mentality, leadership
Inside Texas: Inside Scoop: Team S&C, Sark at THSCA, prospects ahead of BBQ, new hoops name to know
Inside Texas: Arch madness
Inside Texas: Fret not, NIL will benefit Texas
Inside Texas: Steve Sarkisian vs. the Big 12 conference
Inside Texas: Texas Longhorns at the British Open
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
‘Winning is hard’: Steve Sarkisian detonates first landmine at Texas
Steve Sarkisian committed to making Texas RB Bijan Robinson the centerpiece of his offense
Texas WR Xavier Worthy already drawing praise for his explosiveness
LOOK: FieldTurf installation at DKR now nearly complete
Minnessota PG transfer Marcus Carr commits to Texas
4-star PG Arterio Morris announces commitment to Texas
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
247Sports: Texas to host elite defender on July 30
247Sports: Morning Brew: Beard has Texas positioned to be a Final Four contender in Year 1
247Sports: Commitment Analysis: What can five-star guard Arterio Morris bring to the Longhorns?
247Sports: Afternoon Delight: Top 2023 quarterback to visit Austin in July
Inside Texas: Humidor: East Texas duo; Proximity bonus; Status quo for Anderson; Imported Carr
BIG 12 BREAKDOWN
Our Daily Bears: ICYMI: Jared Butler cleared to play in NBA
Our Daily Bears: Big 12 Media Days and 5 underrated Baylor players
Our Daily Bears: 2021 Football Opponent Quick-Hitter: Texas
Viva the Matadors: Texas Tech basketball isn’t going anywhere
Frogs O’ War: The unintended consequence of the NIL: Stay and play AND help your family
Frogs O’ War: Emily Alvarado signs professional contract with Stade de Reims
Frogs O’ War: TBT: Fort Worth Funk fall to Team Arkansas 74-70 in opening round of The Tournament
Crimson and Cream Machine: BOOM! 2022 WR/TE Kaden Helms commits to Oklahoma
Crimson and Cream Machine: BOOM! 2023 ATH Treyaun Webb commits to Oklahoma
The Smoking Musket: RECRUITING ALERT: Indiana OL Commits to West Virginia
Wide Right & Natty Lite: Four-star wide receiver Greg Gaines commits to Iowa State
Wide Right & Natty Lite: Three-star wide receiver Jason Essex commits to Iowa State
WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation: Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop comes out as gay
SB Nation: 9 reasons Jrue Holiday’s steal and alley-oop to Giannis Antetokounmpo was incredible
SB Nation: The Tokyo Olympics installed anti-sex cardboard beds, and athletes are ready to test them
NEWS ACROSS THE FORTY ACRES AND BEYOND
- Reminder: Cat Osterman is the lone Texan on the Team USA’s roster.
8️⃣ days until softball is back at the Olympics! @catosterman | #HookEm pic.twitter.com/z3Oy6Cw7Sp
— Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball) July 13, 2021