BREAKING NEWS: 5-Star Guard Marchelus Avery Decommits from Oklahoma, Flips to Texas Tech with 4-Year Deal
In a major shake-up on the college basketball recruiting trail, 5-star guard Marchelus Avery has officially decommitted from the University of Oklahoma and announced his commitment to Texas Tech University, signing a four-year deal that has sent shockwaves across the Big 12 and beyond.
The news broke early Wednesday morning after Avery posted a cryptic message on social media Tuesday night, hinting at a major decision. “Sometimes loyalty means knowing when to take the harder road,” he wrote. Less than 12 hours later, Avery confirmed what many speculated—he’s flipping his commitment from the Sooners to the Red Raiders.
Avery, a 6-foot-5 explosive combo guard out of Atlanta, Georgia, is ranked among the top 10 players nationally in the Class of 2025 and is widely regarded for his elite shot-making ability, lockdown defense, and high basketball IQ. His recruitment had been a hotly contested battle, with programs like Kentucky, Baylor, and Memphis also in the mix before he originally chose Oklahoma last fall.
Sources close to Avery’s camp say the decision came down to program vision, coaching relationships, and long-term development potential. Texas Tech, under head coach Grant McCasland, has been on a steady rise and is building a strong foundation with a mix of gritty veteran players and elite incoming talent. Avery reportedly felt the Red Raiders’ system was better suited to maximize his versatility and give him early opportunities to shine.
“I’ve got a lot of love for Coach [Porter] Moser and Oklahoma—they were great to me,” Avery said in a statement. “But after sitting down with my family and really evaluating everything, Texas Tech just felt like home. I believe in what they’re building, and I want to be part of something special there.”
The Red Raiders now add one of the most dynamic young guards in the country to their 2025 class, a huge win that could elevate their national recruiting ranking into the top five. The four-year commitment also suggests Avery is fully invested in helping the program compete for Big 12 titles and make deep NCAA tournament runs, not just as a one-and-done.
Texas Tech fans have exploded with excitement, taking to X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to welcome Avery, with hashtags like #WreckEmAvery and #RedRaiderRevenge trending within hours of the announcement. The move also deals a tough blow to rival Oklahoma, who now finds themselves scrambling to retool their backcourt plans just months before signing day.
Recruiting analysts are calling this one of the most impactful flips of the offseason and a sign that Texas Tech is becoming a serious power player not just on the court but in national recruiting conversations.
With Avery now officially on board, the Red Raiders’ future just got a lot brighter—and the rest of the Big 12 just got a new problem to deal with.
Stay tuned for more updates as Texas Tech continues to build one of the most talked-about recruiting classes in recent memory.
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