Texas Longhorns secure commitment from 4-star LB Taven Epps

The Texas Longhorns basketball team has made significant moves in the transfer portal, securing commitments from three players, including 7-foot center Matas Vokietaitis from Florida Atlantic, who was named Freshman of the Year in his conference. Vokietaitis joins Xavier's Dailyn Swain and Purdue's Camden Heide as key additions under head coach Sean Miller. Meanwhile, the Longhorns missed out on a potential commitment from North Dakota State guard Jacari White, who chose Virginia instead. In parallel, the Texas football program celebrated a notable recruiting victory with the commitment of 4-star linebacker Taven Epps for the 2027 class, who opted for Texas over USC and UCLA, citing a strong connection with the coaching staff. Epps is recognized as one of the top prospects in his class, showcasing impressive defensive stats in high school. His commitment marks a promising start for Texas in building its future recruiting class.