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Declan Duru Jr., a talented basketball player from Munich, has signed an athletic scholarship agreement with the University of Texas at Austin for the upcoming season. The 6-foot-9 forward has spent five years in Real Madrid’s youth system and has proved himself in various competitions, including a successful run with the German national team. His addition will bolster the Longhorns’ roster as they prepare for a competitive season ahead.
Austin, Texas – Declan Duru Jr., a promising basketball talent hailing from Munich, Germany, has signed an Athletic Scholarship Agreement to play for the University of Texas at Austin for the 2025-26 season. The announcement was made by head coach Sean Miller on Wednesday, marking a significant addition to the Longhorns’ basketball program.
Duru, standing at 6-foot-9, has spent the past five years in the youth development system of Real Madrid in Spain, which has been known for producing elite basketball players. He will join Texas as a true freshman and has already showcased impressive skills on both national and international stages.
In the most recent season, 2024-25, Duru played for both Real Madrid B and the Real Madrid U19 team. He participated in seven games with the U19 squad, averaging 12.0 points and 5.4 rebounds per game over 25.0 minutes, while exhibiting a solid shooting percentage of 49.2% from the field and 41.9% from three-point range. Additionally, in 17 games with Real Madrid B, he contributed 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in approximately 20.8 minutes per game.
Duru’s recent national team success further highlights his capabilities. He played a critical role in helping the German national team secure a silver medal at the FIBA U19 World Cup held in Lausanne, Switzerland, from June 28 to July 6, 2025. During the tournament, he averaged 11.4 points and 5.1 rebounds over 28.6 minutes per game, achieving an overall shooting percentage of 52.4%.
Before his U19 World Cup participation, Duru was instrumental in leading the German team to victory at the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket Championship in Finland, where they achieved a perfect 7-0 record to claim the gold medal. His involvement with the youth teams of Real Madrid has also been successful, contributing to their victory in the Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament in the 2023-24 season. Duru has helped the Real Madrid U16 team clinch two Spanish Championships during the 2022-23 season and was part of the U14 squad that secured a Spanish Championship in 2021.
Duru is currently regarded as one of the most talented players in the 2025 recruiting class, ranked as the No. 87 overall prospect and No. 19 power forward by On3. His commitment to Texas adds depth and talent to a recruiting class that already includes English center Lewis Obiorah and a four-star forward from Houston, John Clark.
As it stands, Texas currently has 13 scholarship players on its roster, with the NCAA allowing a maximum of 15. Coach Miller has been proactive in reshaping the Longhorns’ roster, notably adding players from the transfer portal such as Dailyn Swain, Simeon Wilcher, Lassina Traore, and Matas Vokietaitis. Duru is anticipated to play a crucial role in filling the void left by former Longhorn Arthur Kaluma, who recently signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
With his versatility on the court, Duru is expected to contribute significantly on both ends, capable of guarding multiple positions and enhancing the Longhorns’ offensive strategies. His arrival at Texas signals a strategic move to elevate the team’s competitive edge in one of college basketball’s top conferences.
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