Four-star power forward Nic Codie commits to Texas
On3 Industry Ranking four-star power forward Nic Codie committed to the Texas Longhorns Thursday afternoon.
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The No. 45 ranked prospect in the class of 2024 announced his commitment to Texas over Auburn, Miami, Houston, LSU, TCU and Virginia Tech. The recruitment eventually came down to Texas and Auburn, with Miami trying to make a run in the last week.
Codie made an official visit to Texas September 16, along with his family and uncle. Codie’s father is former Cleburne High, Baylor, and NFL safety Nakia Codie. Codie’s uncle is former Cleburne High and Texas Longhorns wide receiver Dustin Armstrong.
Assistant Brandon Chappell was the lead recruiter for the Longhorns with Frank Haith and Rodney Terry assisting in the recruitment. This was the first big national recruiting win for Chappell. The Beaumont native was hired at Texas prior to the 2022-23 season.
The Houston Cougars began the summer and official visit process as the perceived leader. That changed with Texas, Auburn and Miami ascending to be the three favorites ahead of Thursday’s announcement.
Codie made official visits to TCU, Virginia Tech, Texas, LSU, Houston, Miami and Auburn in that order. His final visit was to Auburn last weekend.
Codie was named the District 9-5A MVP following the 2022 season after averaging 16 points and 9 rebounds per game. He helped lead the Trojans to a 22-8 record and the 9-5A District Championship. Newman Smith opens the 2023 season November 10 against Arlington Martin High.
Texas Longhorns Recruiting Class
Cam Scott, SG, Lexington (S.C.) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 34
Nic Codie, PF, Carrollton (Texas) Newman Smith
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 45
Texas’ Top Target Remaining
Tre Johnson, SG, Richardson (Texas) Link Academy
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 4
The Longhorns are expected to sign three or four high school prospects in the 2024 cycle. Texas signed two players in the 2023 class – combo guard Chris Johnson and wing Devon Pryor.
