Men’s basketball signs pair of national letters of intent

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Arterio Morris is-TEAR-ee-oh

AUSTIN, Texas – Two high school basketball personalities have signed national letters of intent to play basketball next season at the University of Texas head coach Chris Beard announced Wednesday. Dillon Mitchell (Tampa, Fla.) And Arterio Morris (Dallas, Texas) will join the Longhorns for the 2022-2023 season.

The two-man class is currently No. 16 nationally by Rivals in the team standings.

Mitchell (6-7, 195), a forward from Tampa, Fla., Who is playing his final year at Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) Under coach Kevin Boyle, is ranked as the No. 18 prospect of the country by ESPN, # 28 by 247 Sports Composite and # 28 by Rivals. During his junior season at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, he averaged 17.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 blocks per game while leading his team to a record. overall of 22-7.

“Dillon Mitchell is one of the most versatile and explosive prospects in the class,” said Paul Biancardi, ESPN national recruiting director for high school boys’ basketball. “Currently he affects play by finishing plays in open ground with breathtaking speed and vertical rebound. The long-framed southpaw can play both on the perimeter and on the post. Defensively, he shows speed and speed. in length to easily change one-by-foursome to contain the ball, break through screens or defend the low post. Mitchell is one of the few Class-of-2022 prospects to be both productive now with enormous potential to to come.”

Morris (6-3, 175), a Kimball High School (Dallas, TX) goalie who plays under coach Nicke Smith, is ranked as the No. 6 prospect in the country by Rivals, No. 22 by 247 Sports and No. 23 by 247 Sports Composite. He is also the # 2 ranked player in the state of Texas by Mike Kunstadt of Texas Hoops. As a junior at Kimball, Morris averaged 23.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while leading his team to a 26-9 record and a trip to the game. State Championship Class 5A. He was named Dallas Morning News Player of the Year last season.

“Arterio Morris is super athletic, a highlight to get in and out on the edge,” said Mike Kunstadt, president and owner of Texas Hoops. “He’s a good ball handler who can create a separation between himself and his opponent. Arterio is a goal scorer who is lethal on the open court. He’s aggressive and a great rebound keeper.”

Texas Basketball Recruitment Class 2022-2023 (as of November 10, 2021)