Once again, a five-star talent is set to suit up on the Forty Acres, as Shaka Smart’s latest prized recruit comes in the form of local Vandegrift star forward Greg Brown, who announced his pledge to the Texas Longhorns on Friday afternoon.
Brown’s decision to remain close to home came over a number of prominent options, including Auburn, Memphis, Michigan, and Kentucky, which rounded out Brown’s top five list. Though Brown had long been considered a Longhorns lean, the door for other legitimate pushes was opened when uncertainty surrounded Smart’s future in Austin — an issue that received clarity only weeks after Brown told 247Sports, “If Shaka keeps his job, I’ll most likely be going there.