Kentucky Offers 2027 Top 10 Forward Marcus Spears Jr.

2027 four-star forward Marcus Spears Jr. has received an offer from Kentucky, his father tells KSR+. Spears has been in contact with Kentucky since the start of the contact period on June 15.

The 6-foot-7, 170-pound small forward from Dynamic Prep (Plano, TX) told KSR+ at Peach Jam that Kentucky assistant coach Alvin Brooks III, along with another assistant coach, has been reaching out regularly. He is the fourth player in the 2027 class to earn an offer from Kentucky.

“I like Coach [Mark] Pope and his system,” Spears said. “He lets his players rock out if you earn the privilege. I could see myself fitting in his system, and him helping me get to the league.”

Spears joins C.J. Rosser, Obinna Ekezie Jr., and Baba Oladotun among players with offers from Kentucky in the 2027 class.

Marcus Spears Jr.’s Game

Dynamic Prep (Texas) four-star forward Marcus Spears Jr. is the nation’s No. 7 overall prospect according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an equally weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting services. He is ranked by Rivals as the No. 13 overall prospect in the 2027 class.

“All the coaches say I can guard one through four,” Spears said. “I can guard the fives here, but when I get to college, I’ll probably be a two, three, or four on defense. I’m just starting to show my offensive abilities. Last year, I was more of a defensive player who would play hard. I’m going to keep playing hard and playing defense, and then my offensive ability is starting to come. I’m tapping into my potential.”