Head coach Sean Miller is ushering in a new era of Texas men’s basketball. That’s what Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte brought him in to do.

“I’m confident our players and coaches will thrive under his leadership, and he will build a successful program that we will all be extremely proud of,” Del Conte wrote about Miller in the March 24 announcement of his hiring. 

Miller is the most recent addition to Del Conte’s collection of distinguished head coaches who have joined the Longhorns’ athletic program during his tenure. Miller’s first year on the Forty Acres doubles as his 21st season as a collegiate head coach after stints at Xavier, split by a 12-year run at Arizona. He has a 71.3% all-time winning percentage and has gone 22—13 in the NCAA Tournament. Miller is a winner — there’s no denying that. 

And much of Miller’s achievements stems from his recruiting ability.

According to KVUE’s Johann Castro, Miller has coached 27 NBA players, 12 of whom were first-round selections. As of Castro’s article in March, only Arkansas head coach John Calipari, who spent 15 years at Kentucky, has produced more NBA talent among current college coaches. 

Months into his time at Texas, Miller is showing his expertise on the recruitment trail. After assembling his roster for the 2025-26 season, he’s turned his attention to the high school prospects in next year’s class. His efforts come as little surprise, considering his track record. 

In September, the Longhorns are preparing to host nine highly-touted 2026 players for official visits, per Horns247. 

While there is no guarantee those visiting in the coming month will ultimately commit to Texas, these planned trips by various top-rated high school seniors are a significant indication of interest and an acknowledgment of what could be to come for Miller’s program.

The Longhorns will have a noteworthy graduating class in 2026 and may have another player or two contemplate turning professional. High school recruitment will not be the sole method of replacement, as the transfer portal has gained immense importance. But it will undoubtedly be an integral component, especially as Miller looks to solidify Texas’ status in the college basketball landscape.

Miller is known to employ a fast-paced offensive style, aiming to challenge and break down the best teams in the nation, many of which the Longhorns will face in the Southeastern Conference. To accomplish that requires competitors who are up for the task, willing to be developed and who want to be part of a top-tier winning culture on the Forty Acres. 

As Miller pieces together the program that Del Conte hired him to foster, the coming months will reveal who he persuades to become part of his program-building puzzle.

Here is the official recruit visiting schedule, with each player’s position and ESPN 100 national ranking:

Sept. 5: Cameron Williams (power forward, No. 3), Austin Goosby (shooting guard, No. 19)

Sept. 12: Taylen Kinney (point guard, No. 17), Bryson Howard (small forward, No. 20)

Sept. 19: Anthony Thompson (small forward, No. 13), Deron Rippey Jr. (point guard, No. 18), Jasiah Jervis (shooting guard, No. 50) 

Sept. 20: Caleb Gaskins (power forward, No. 16) 

Sept. 27: Maximo Adams (power forward, No. 26)