Here’s a look at the basketball recruiting notes from the June 5th Texas Card House War Room
* Spoke to a couple of NBA Draft analysts, and multiple sources tell me this year’s NBA Draft could see a significant shake-up, particularly at the top of the lottery. While rumors continue to swirl about who will be picked at No. 2 and No. 3, it could end up being good news for Texas guard Tre Johnson.
* I was told the Philadelphia 76ers could be a potential landing spot for Tre Johnson at the No. 3 pick in this year’s NBA Draft. 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey is known for his analytics-driven approach and could end up preferring Johnson over Ace Bailey. Johnson is considered the best shooter in this year’s draft class, and with the 76ers heavily focused on analytics, he could be off the board as early as No. 3.
* Another team that has been consistently in play for Johnson is the Utah Jazz at No. 5. While it has not been made official, a source tells me Johnson is expected to work out for the Jazz at some point in his draft process. It also appears unlikely that he will land with the Portland Trail Blazers, as they do not expect him to be available at No. 11.
* 2026 four-star small forward Austin Goosby received an offer from Baylor on May 26 and continues to garner attention from UCLA and Kentucky. However, I am told that Texas remains the team to beat in the Melissa native’s recruitment. Texas head coach Sean Miller and his staff have emphasized building a strong relationship with the 6-foot-5 forward and developing the rising star with the promise of early playing time. They see Goosby as a great fit for their up-tempo style of play.
