A major college basketball domino is set to fall today, as four-star 2026 guard Austin Goosby will announce his college decision on Monday afternoon. The Melissa, Texas native trimmed his final list down to four schools — Duke, BYU, Texas and Baylor after fielding offers from over a dozen high-major power college basketball programs.
Goosby was one of the summer’s breakout stars; the 6’5 guard exploded on the Nike EYBL circuit, averaging 16.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists and 2.9 stocks (steals plus blocks) per game on 55.2% true shooting. He ranks 24th on 247’s consensus board (and 24th as well on our Sportscasting top 25 for the 2026 high school class) after his strong final AAU season.
Texas is an obvious favorite for Goosby
On3’s prediction machine views the Texas Longhorns as favorites to land Goosby, giving them a 29.6% chance to land him. Only 219 miles from his hometown, the Longhorns provide a power conference option close to home. That makes sense for Goosby, but the Longhorns have already landed two four-star guards, Joe Sterling and Bo Ogden, which could dissuade him (even though he’s an excellent off-ball player who fits next to other guards).
Baylor are also close to home
Baylor is an even closer option to home than Texas, though, sitting nearly 100 miles closer to Melissa than Austin. The Bears have only added one recruit to their 2026 class (four-star forward Elijah Williams), which could factor into his decision. Baylor has produced plenty of NBA guards in recent years of all shapes and sizes.
Duke is an always enticing option
But no team provides more NBA exposure than Duke, who consistently produce future pros and build elite college teams. Head coach Jon Scheyer would benefit from Goosby’s scoring aggression and defensive versatility. The Blue Devils have already landed three players from the 2026 class, but only one of those (five-star wing Bryson Howard) is a perimeter player.
Why BYU might be best for his NBA future
BYU also provides an option more geared towards NBA preparation, as Cougars head coach Kevin Young brings NBA experience, principles and spacing to the college game. They’ve already committed to a few four-stars, but BYU hasn’t yet landed a consensus top-75 prospect in the 2026 class and Goosby could be the first.
It’s also worth noting that Goosby’s older brother Trevor, plays football for the Longhorns. There’s no guarantee he remains in Texas long term, but that could sway Austin to play his college ball at the same school as his brother. That fact, combined with Texas’s proximity to home, makes them an obvious possible choice for Goosby.
But for his college and eventual NBA future, a destination like BYU might make most sense for its combination of scheme and opportunity. He’s far from a lock to leave for the draft after one season, but playing his freshman season on spaced floors with plenty of chances to shine would allow him to thrive on the court.
