Top guard transfer Abmas dedicates to Longhorns

Previous Oral Roberts star Max Abmas, the best readily available guard in the transfer website, announced his commitment to Texas on Thursday.Abmas selected the Longhorns over Kansas State and others.The breakout star of the 2021 NCAA tournament and the country’s leading scorer that season, Abmas was the Summit League Gamer of the Year in both 2021 and 2023. He was ninth in the nation in scoring this past season, balancing 21.9 points per game, while also getting 4.4 rebounds and making 4 helps. He shot 37.3%from 3. Editor’s Picks

1 Related He was 5th nationally in scoring in 2021-22, balancing 22.8 points, and led the country in scoring in 2020-21 at 24.5 points.Abmas increased to national prominence during the 2021 NCAA competition, leading 15-seed Oral Roberts to a spectacular run during which it upset 2-seed Ohio State and 7-seed Florida prior to falling by two to Arkansas in the Sugary food 16. He averaged 26.7 points in the three games.In Austin, Abmas likely will team with returning starter Tyrese Hunter in the backcourt, while coach Rodney Terry recently upgraded the frontcourt by adding shot-blocker Kadin Shedrick from Virginia. Forward Dylan Disu announced he is returning for his additional year of eligibility. Texas also will welcome Ron Holland, the No. 2-ranked possibility in the 2023 high school class.