Texas extends offer to Austin PF Brock Cunningham
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — Texas and Utah have joined the pursuit of three-star power forward Brock Cunningham from Austin (Tex.) Westlake, who exploded for 34 points in his final game of the April evaluation period. The Longhorns and Utes both extended offers, and they join a list that includes Oklahoma, Davidson, Princeton Columbia, Penn and Houston. Cunningham has already visited Texas, Houston, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Princeton and Columbia.
In addition to his 34 points, Cunningham had 13 rebounds and knocked down seven three-pointers. His outside shooting ability is what is catching the eye of his new recruiters.
IN HIS OWN WORDS
Cunningham discussed the three programs who have been steadily pursuing him.
Texas: “Growing up in Texas, I’ve always liked it. I’ve been around the program since before Shaka Smart was there. I like Texas basketball that’s for sure.”
Houston: “I like their program too. I haven’t been around them as much, so I don’t know as much about them as I’d like. I think Coach [Kelvin] Sampson is a great guy. He’s like Coach [Lon] Kruger in that he’s really experienced and the kind of coach anybody would want to play for.”
Oklahoma: “I like Oklahoma a lot. That’s a great place to play basketball. I think it’s a general consensus that Coach Kruger is one of the best basketball coaches around.”
WHAT'S NEXT
Cunningham will continue to take unofficial visits, but doesn’t have any planned right now. He’ll also be taking an official visit to Oklahoma at some point during the summer. He plans to have a decision at some point between the end of his travel season with Urban ASAK and the start of his senior season at Austin (Tx.) Westlake.
RIVALS REACTION
Cunningham spoke very highly of Sampson and Kruger as coaches and also says the Ivy League schools are a real possibility. However, a recent offer from Texas will likely be hard to beat. He admitted to growing up a fan of the Longhorns and has spent a ton of time around the program.
