Austin Goosby just added another major accolade to his résumé - and it’s one that puts him in elite company. The 6-foot-5 guard from Melissa, Texas, has been named a 2026 McDonald’s All-American, a prestigious honor reserved for the top high school seniors in the country.
Goosby, currently suiting up for Dynamic Prep in Irving, is the crown jewel of Texas basketball’s 2026 recruiting class. Ranked No. 19 nationally by 247Sports’ composite ratings, he’s not just a top-tier talent - he’s the kind of player who can shift the trajectory of a program.
Texas fans have plenty to be excited about. Goosby leads a four-man class that’s already drawing national attention, currently sitting at No. 7 in the country.
Alongside him are Bo Ogden, a sharpshooter from Austin’s Westlake High School; Joe Sterling, a dynamic guard from Los Angeles; and Coleman Elkins, an Austin native who’s taken his game to the East Coast this year at Blair Academy in New Jersey after previously starring at St. Andrew’s.
Goosby becomes the 25th Texas signee to earn McDonald’s All-American honors - a list that includes some serious names. Most recently, there’s Tre Johnson, a 2024 Texas recruit who’s now making waves in the NBA, averaging 12.9 points per game as a rookie for the Washington Wizards. That’s the kind of path Goosby could be eyeing, and based on his production, it’s not out of reach.
This season, he’s averaging 17.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists for Dynamic Prep. It’s a well-rounded stat line that speaks to his versatility - he scores, rebounds, distributes, and defends.
But if you want a glimpse of his ceiling, look no further than last year. While leading Melissa High School to the state playoffs, Goosby put up 24.1 points and 7.1 boards per game.
That’s not just production - that’s dominance.
Basketball runs in the family, but so does Texas pride. Goosby is the younger brother of Texas football player Trevor Goosby, and now he’s carving his own path in burnt orange. His selection to the McDonald’s All-American Game - set for March 31 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona - is a national nod to what Texas fans have already been buzzing about: this kid is the real deal.
For a program looking to climb back into the national spotlight, Goosby’s commitment - and recognition - is a big step forward. The Longhorns are building something, and with Goosby at the heart of it, the future’s looking bright in Austin.