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Jacob Young commits to Texas; 1st 2016 recruit for Shaka Smart

Brendan Maloney / USA TODAY Sports

Jacob Young, the younger brother of Oregon star and Indiana Pacers 2015 second round pick Joseph Young, has committed to Texas, he announced Tuesday on Twitter.

The 6-foot, 170-pound shooting guard becomes Shaka Smart's first recruit of the 2016 class.

Young, who hails from Houston, is ranked 82nd in his recruiting class by Scout.

He also held offers from Baylor and Duquesne.

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