A last-minute snag?
Texas is actively pursuing 2025 five-star wing Shelton Henderson out of Bellaire, Texas. Henderson recently decommitted from Duke last night, and the Longhorns intend to go after the 12th player in the country.
Henderson is a phenomenal recruit and if Texas is able to secure a commitment from him then they’re bound to make noise in year one of the Sean Miller era. Henderson is elite at getting downhill and absorbs contact and is able to finish through contact. The thing Henderson has to work on while in college is his ability to knockdown three point shots and his ability to be consistent on the free throw line. If he is able to improve in those areas then Henderson has all the intangibles to become something special in the forty acres and eventually become a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
A big name off the board:
2025 point guard Nyk Lewis has committed to VCU earlier today. Texas was showing interest to the DC native however, the four-star point guard has made a somewhat shocking decision going with the Rams.
Lewis choosing VCU stings for the Longhorns. With the four-star point guard now off the board, Texas will have to shift its focus to a new floor general for the 2025 class. Lewis would’ve been a perfect fit in the Longhorns’ new system, something Sean Miller surely agrees with, considering he previously had Lewis committed to him at Xavier. Still, it’s an impressive pickup for VCU as they look to make a serious run at the A-10 title this season.
Taking a trip to Corpus:
Texas head coach Sean Miller and assistant coach Ulric Maligi visited Veterans Memorial High School yesterday to take a look at 2026 four-star forward Billy White out of Corpus Christi, Texas.
One of the biggest perks of hiring assistant coach Ulric Maligi is his ability to recruit at a high level. Maligi will play a key role in the recruitment of both 2025 five-star Shelton Henderson and 2026 four-star Billy White. White has made it clear how much Texas values him, and Sean Miller has emphasized just how much of a priority the Blanco native is for the Longhorns’ future. I believe Texas is in a strong position in his recruitment so far, and both Miller and Maligi have done a great job reaffirming his importance to the program. With other schools like Tennessee and TCU showing serious interest as well, Texas will have their work cut out for them in the battle for the 2026 forward’s commitment.
2025-2026 Roster Outlook:
Confirmed for next season:
-Chendall Weaver
- Jordan pope
- Tramon Mark
- John Clark (Signee)
- Nic Codie
-Jamie Vinson
- Cam Heide (Transfer)
- Dailyn Swain (Transfer)
-Matas Vokietaitis (Transfer)
-Lassina Traore (Transfer)
Departures:
-Devon Pryor (Oregon)
-Preston Clark (Transfer)
-Malik Presley (Transfer)
Depth Chart:
PG: Tramon Mark/ TBD
SG: Jordan Pope / Chendall Weaver
SF: Dailyn Swain / Cam Heide/ Nic Codie
PF: John Clark / Jamie Vinson
C: Matas Vokietaitis / Lassina Traore
Portal Targets:
- Kennard Davis, SG, Southern Illinois
- Jaron Pierre, SG, Jacksonville State
- Devin Haid, SG, Central Connecticut
- Zarique Nutter, SG, Georgia State
-Ante Brzovic, PF, Charleston
-Adam Miller, SG, Arizona State
- Elise Assui, SF, Italy
-Keitenn Bristow, PF, Tarleton State
High School targets:
- Kelvin Odih (2025, Four-star, guard)
-Shelton Henderson (2025, five-star forward)
-Austin Goosby (2026, Four-star guard)
-Billy White (2026, four-star forward)
- Dakari Spear (2026 four-star guard)
-Davion Adkins (2026 four-star forward)
- Bo Ogden (2026 four-star guard)
-Christian Collins (2026 five-star forward)
-Adonis Ratliff (2026 four-star forward)
-Darius Ratliff (2026 four-star Center)
Get up to date with the latest: (Portal Kombat archives)
Thursday March 27th: Portal Kombat: Putting a ‘Dent’ in the plans…
Friday March 28th: Portal Kombat: Are the dominoes falling into place?
Saturday March 29th: Portal Kombat: Has the most vital Portal target emerged?
Sunday March 30th: Portal Kombat: Is Texas on the verge of losing its top portal target?
Monday March 31st: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller is already making moves in Austin
Tuesday April 1st: Portal Kombat: Texas lands its first portal prize
Wednesday April 2nd: Portal Kombat: Texas locks in a key return, who’s next on the horizon?
Thursday April 3rd: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller's busy day sets Texas up for key moves
Friday April 4th: Portal Kombat: Texas’ portal push is heating up
Saturday April 5th: Portal Kombat: The pieces are in place, how strong can Texas get?
Sunday April 6th: Portal Kombat: How much gas does Texas have in the tank?
Monday April 7th: Portal Kombat: The Longhorns strike big and set their sights on more
Tuesday April 8th: Portal Kombat: Texas enters a new phase of the offseason
Wednesday April 9th: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller is making his presence known internationally
Thursday April 10th: Portal Kombat: The chessboard's shifting, where does Texas fit in?
Friday April 11th: Portal Kombat: With the staff in place, Texas turns to roster reshaping
Saturday April 12th: Portal Kombat: Is Texas close to landing their next commitment?
Sunday April 13th: Portal Kombat: With doors closing, Texas explores new opportunities
Monday April 14th: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller is stacking size and eyes a key decision at point guard
Tuesday April 15th: Portal Kombat: Is Texas on another commitment watch?
Wednesday April 16th: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller’s latest moves show no boundaries
Thursday April 17th: Portal Kombat: Big names are on the move is Texas ready to pounce?
Texas is actively pursuing 2025 five-star wing Shelton Henderson out of Bellaire, Texas. Henderson recently decommitted from Duke last night, and the Longhorns intend to go after the 12th player in the country.
Henderson is a phenomenal recruit and if Texas is able to secure a commitment from him then they’re bound to make noise in year one of the Sean Miller era. Henderson is elite at getting downhill and absorbs contact and is able to finish through contact. The thing Henderson has to work on while in college is his ability to knockdown three point shots and his ability to be consistent on the free throw line. If he is able to improve in those areas then Henderson has all the intangibles to become something special in the forty acres and eventually become a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
A big name off the board:
2025 point guard Nyk Lewis has committed to VCU earlier today. Texas was showing interest to the DC native however, the four-star point guard has made a somewhat shocking decision going with the Rams.
Lewis choosing VCU stings for the Longhorns. With the four-star point guard now off the board, Texas will have to shift its focus to a new floor general for the 2025 class. Lewis would’ve been a perfect fit in the Longhorns’ new system, something Sean Miller surely agrees with, considering he previously had Lewis committed to him at Xavier. Still, it’s an impressive pickup for VCU as they look to make a serious run at the A-10 title this season.
Taking a trip to Corpus:
Texas head coach Sean Miller and assistant coach Ulric Maligi visited Veterans Memorial High School yesterday to take a look at 2026 four-star forward Billy White out of Corpus Christi, Texas.
One of the biggest perks of hiring assistant coach Ulric Maligi is his ability to recruit at a high level. Maligi will play a key role in the recruitment of both 2025 five-star Shelton Henderson and 2026 four-star Billy White. White has made it clear how much Texas values him, and Sean Miller has emphasized just how much of a priority the Blanco native is for the Longhorns’ future. I believe Texas is in a strong position in his recruitment so far, and both Miller and Maligi have done a great job reaffirming his importance to the program. With other schools like Tennessee and TCU showing serious interest as well, Texas will have their work cut out for them in the battle for the 2026 forward’s commitment.
2025-2026 Roster Outlook:
Confirmed for next season:
-Chendall Weaver
- Jordan pope
- Tramon Mark
- John Clark (Signee)
- Nic Codie
-Jamie Vinson
- Cam Heide (Transfer)
- Dailyn Swain (Transfer)
-Matas Vokietaitis (Transfer)
-Lassina Traore (Transfer)
Departures:
-Devon Pryor (Oregon)
-Preston Clark (Transfer)
-Malik Presley (Transfer)
Depth Chart:
PG: Tramon Mark/ TBD
SG: Jordan Pope / Chendall Weaver
SF: Dailyn Swain / Cam Heide/ Nic Codie
PF: John Clark / Jamie Vinson
C: Matas Vokietaitis / Lassina Traore
Portal Targets:
- Kennard Davis, SG, Southern Illinois
- Jaron Pierre, SG, Jacksonville State
- Devin Haid, SG, Central Connecticut
- Zarique Nutter, SG, Georgia State
-Ante Brzovic, PF, Charleston
-Adam Miller, SG, Arizona State
- Elise Assui, SF, Italy
-Keitenn Bristow, PF, Tarleton State
High School targets:
- Kelvin Odih (2025, Four-star, guard)
-Shelton Henderson (2025, five-star forward)
-Austin Goosby (2026, Four-star guard)
-Billy White (2026, four-star forward)
- Dakari Spear (2026 four-star guard)
-Davion Adkins (2026 four-star forward)
- Bo Ogden (2026 four-star guard)
-Christian Collins (2026 five-star forward)
-Adonis Ratliff (2026 four-star forward)
-Darius Ratliff (2026 four-star Center)
Get up to date with the latest: (Portal Kombat archives)
Thursday March 27th: Portal Kombat: Putting a ‘Dent’ in the plans…
Friday March 28th: Portal Kombat: Are the dominoes falling into place?
Saturday March 29th: Portal Kombat: Has the most vital Portal target emerged?
Sunday March 30th: Portal Kombat: Is Texas on the verge of losing its top portal target?
Monday March 31st: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller is already making moves in Austin
Tuesday April 1st: Portal Kombat: Texas lands its first portal prize
Wednesday April 2nd: Portal Kombat: Texas locks in a key return, who’s next on the horizon?
Thursday April 3rd: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller's busy day sets Texas up for key moves
Friday April 4th: Portal Kombat: Texas’ portal push is heating up
Saturday April 5th: Portal Kombat: The pieces are in place, how strong can Texas get?
Sunday April 6th: Portal Kombat: How much gas does Texas have in the tank?
Monday April 7th: Portal Kombat: The Longhorns strike big and set their sights on more
Tuesday April 8th: Portal Kombat: Texas enters a new phase of the offseason
Wednesday April 9th: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller is making his presence known internationally
Thursday April 10th: Portal Kombat: The chessboard's shifting, where does Texas fit in?
Friday April 11th: Portal Kombat: With the staff in place, Texas turns to roster reshaping
Saturday April 12th: Portal Kombat: Is Texas close to landing their next commitment?
Sunday April 13th: Portal Kombat: With doors closing, Texas explores new opportunities
Monday April 14th: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller is stacking size and eyes a key decision at point guard
Tuesday April 15th: Portal Kombat: Is Texas on another commitment watch?
Wednesday April 16th: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller’s latest moves show no boundaries
Thursday April 17th: Portal Kombat: Big names are on the move is Texas ready to pounce?
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