Tevin Mack to Texas: Longhorns Land 4-Star SF Prospect

The Texas Longhorns reportedly added another key piece to their 2015 class Tuesday with a commitment from small forward Tevin Mack.  

Evan Daniels of Scout.com passed along the news:

Texas basketball's official Twitter feed later announced the signing:

Daniels also provided comments from the coveted forward about the decision, who was originally set to head to Virginia Commonwealth: "I chose them because I signed to play for coach [Shaka] Smart in the beginning. I wanted to stay with him and follow him and stick with the same plan. It feels like a great fit."

Mack is a 4-star prospect who ranks just outside of the top 50 nationally, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He also checks in as one of the class' top 10 small forwards and the No. 2 prospect from the state of South Carolina.

Although he'll need to bulk up (185 lbs) over time, his tools are impressive. He sports high-end athleticism that allows him to guard multiple positions with his 6'6'' frame, and there's always a chance he could tack on a few more inches to extend that defensive range.

He likes to attack the rim and has shown the ability to finish over post players. He can also create open looks for himself in isolation situations. The biggest question is whether he can become a more reliable jump shooter. His production in that area has been streaky at best to this point.

So adding more strength to his frame and putting in more work on his jumper are the two biggest areas to watch early during his time at the next level.

Beyond that, Mack's athletic ability and defensive skills are already on par with what it takes to succeed in college. He should make a quick impact for Smart and Co.