Texas basketball signs Nic Codie, the top ranked 2024 prospect in Texas
The Texas Longhorns signed Nic Codie, the top ranked 2024 basketball prospect in the state of Texas, during the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday. Codie was the first from the Longhorns’ two-man 2024 class to send in his letter of intent.
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Rodney Terry and staff enter the early signing period (November 8-15) with a top 10 ranked class.
Inside Texas takes a look at the first signee of the class.
Nic Codie, PF, Carrollton (Texas) Newman Smith
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 45
Position Ranking: No. 7 power forward
State Ranking: No. 1 in the state of Texas
Committed to Texas: November 2, 2023
Codie committed to Texas November 2 over Auburn, Miami, Houston, TCU, Virginia Tech and LSU. He made official visits to each school during the process. The Longhorns eventually beat out Auburn in the days leading up to the November 2 announcement. This was the first national recruiting win for Texas assistant Brandon Chappell as the primary recruiter. Chappell was assisted in the recruitment by Rodney Terry, Frank Haith and Steve McClain. Codie is the son of former Cleburne High, Baylor and NFL safety Nakia Codie. Codie’s uncle is former Cleburne High and Texas wide receiver Dustin Armstrong.
On3 Scouting report on Nic Codie
The upside of Nic Codie is so intriguing. Standing in the 6-8 range with a reported 7-2 wingspan, you like the way he moves. This gives him upside on the defensive end, with the fluidity to slide his feet and the length to get in the passing lanes and rotate on the block. Offensively, he is crafty in the paint. He has a quick, off-cadence release from 15-feet and in and he is confident with a jump hook or floater with his right hand. While the ball skills are still raw and he will need to continue working on the balance and footwork, he shows the ability to step out and knock down a three. That potential spacing the jump shot would provide is a nice added bonus to his game. There is a lot to like here, and Codie is younger for his grade. His dad, Nakia Codie, played defensive back in the NFL.
Texas commitment Cam Scott
The Longhorns are also expected to sign Cam Scott, the No. 34 ranked prospect in the country, in the early window.
Cam Scott, SG, Lexington (S.C.) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 34
Position Ranking: No. 7 shooting guard
State Ranking: No. 1 in the state of South Carolina
Committed to Texas: August 11, 2023
Scott committed to Texas over Auburn, South Carolina, Alabama and Ole Miss August 11. Scott first silently committed to Texas on an official visit in November of 2022. After the removal of Chris Beard, Scott slowed down his recruitment. Rodney Terry and staff continued to recruit Scott, and Scott’s liking for the University of Texas, the program, the city of Austin and the coaching staff always remained. Texas Director of Recruiting Ty Larson played a key role in the recruitment of Scott, along with Rodney Terry.
