Marcus Spears’ son, Marcus Spears Jr., is producing some amazing performances at the Peach Jam tournament. Playing for Drive Nation, Spears Jr. dropped 11 points and led his team to a 73-61 win over Team Final.
His father was in attendance to support him and was visibly excited with his son’s performance. Spears, a former NFL player and current ESPN NFL analyst sat courtside and cheered on his son, giving him some pointers along the way as well.
Marcus Spears Jr.’s highlights included some fancy drives to the lane, and he was active on the glass, grabbing offensive rebounds and scoring the basket. The youngster already stands at 6-foot-7 and still has time to grow. He can be one of the best prospects from the class of 2027.
Spears Jr. is an unranked prospect, but with performances like these, he will be one of the best overall recruits from his class. The 6-foot-7 forward plays his high school basketball at Prestonwood Christian High School.
The Peach Jam is hosting some of the best talent from all over the country. A lot of players from different classes have been a part of the tournament, and one of those athletes is the son of former Dallas Cowboys defenseman Marcus Spears.
According to 247Sports, Spears Jr. is one of the best-performing players in the tournament from the class of 2027. The youngster plays for Drive Nation U15 and led his team to a comeback victory against Team Final in their latest game. The forward scored 11 points.
Spears Jr. is a 6-foot-7 athlete from Plano, Texas. National analyst Brandon Jenkins praised the power forward while discussing the best performers over the weekend at the tournament from the 2027 class.
“While he immediately passes the eye test, there is a lot to be excited about when considering his competitive fabric,” Jenkins wrote on 247Sports. “He undeniably will need to add strength as his career progresses but his intangibles and activity level make him one of the better prospects in the Texas 2027 class.”
Isaiah Santos, Charles Pur, Scottie Adkinson and Solomon Bratton, among others, were also included in Jenkins’ list of best performers over the weekend.
