Chendall Weaver’s path back to Texas hit a hard stop this summer, and it had nothing to do with his eligibility.
The former Longhorn has been granted a fifth year after winning an injunction, but the roster math at Texas leaves him looking elsewhere for a place to play. Weaver spent three of his four seasons with the Longhorns, and the timing of his return collided with a major recruiting development in Austin.
That turn came when second-year coach Sean Miller landed a commitment from Marcus Spears Jr., the top-ranked high school prospect. Spears, a lefty forward, then announced he would reclassify into the 2026 class, putting him on campus for the 2026-27 season one year earlier than originally expected. That move pushed Texas to the maximum of 15 players.
It leaves Weaver, a springy 6-3 DFW native who started his career at UT Arllington, without a spot despite being a familiar and valued piece. Over three years at Texas, he averaged 6.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.
Miller made clear last season how much he appreciated Weaver’s game. "In terms of Chendall Weaver, I don't know what coach wouldn't be a fan of how he plays," Miller said last season. "He's so selfless with the way he impacts defense, offense, I thought he made a huge difference in the end of Texas’ season, when he started to play again."
The roster is loaded with newcomers, including five transfers and six freshmen, while Lithuanian center Matas Vokietaitis is the main returning piece from Miller’s first year in charge. Still, the coach said the issue with Weaver wasn’t a scholarship shortage for one player so much as a full house.
"We don't have a scholarship," the coach said. "That has nothing to do with Chendall. That has everything to do with we have 15 [scholarships] and we've used all 15."
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