Texas Tech has landed its first commitment in the 2027 class, and it comes from one of the nation’s top young point guards.
Aaron Britt Jr., the No. 52 overall recruit in the national 2027 class, has committed to the Red Raiders. The six-foot guard from The Village (Fla.)
Charter chose Texas Tech after a visit to campus this past weekend. He had also taken an official visit to Dayton and was drawing strong interest from Cincinnati, Creighton, Michigan State, and Saint Louis.
Britt is a four-star floor general and one of the better facilitating guards in the country. In July, he was named MVP of the Pro16 Finals after powering his Tre Mann Elite grassroots team to a 17U Division title.
What Texas Tech is getting is a true point guard with a polished offensive game. Britt can create for others and score for himself, and his calling card is the way he blends feel, ball-handling, and confidence. He may not have ideal size, but he makes up for it with a stronger frame, good body control, and a knack for playing through contact.
He uses that frame well in ball screens, gets leverage off the dribble, and attacks shot-blockers in the lane. He’s not an elite athlete, but he’s bouncy enough to finish on the break and has the pace to keep defenders off balance.
Offensively, Britt brings a soft touch and real range from three-point territory. He shoots it with confidence, can stretch the floor once he gets rolling, and has enough lift to knock down mid-range pull-ups. He also has one-legged step-backs in his bag and knows how to draw contact and get to the free-throw line.
Just as important, he’s a skilled passer. Britt is especially effective as a lob thrower and consistently creates shots for teammates. That combination gives him an advanced offensive package and the kind of instinctive feel coaches covet at the point.
Defensively, his strength, balance, and intelligence should help him hold up. He’s shown an early ability to lock and trail shooters away from the ball, though opponents will try to target his size and his lack of overwhelming quickness. How he handles the faster pace at the next level still has to be seen, but the talent is clear: Britt is viewed as one of the best true point guards in the class.
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