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Joe Sterling Named LA Daily News Offensive Player of the Year

Four‑star Texas signee Joe Sterling was named the LA Daily News offensive player of the year, averaging 22 points, 4 assists and 5 rebounds per game.

Joe Sterling, a four‑star shooting guard committed to Texas, was honored as the LA Daily News offensive player of the year. He averaged 22 points, 4 assists and 5 rebounds per game for Harvard‑Westlake, shooting 43% from three‑point range.

Sterling, ranked ninth best player from California and 11th‑best combo guard nationally, joins a 2026 class that also includes top‑100 recruit Austin Goosby. Their arrival is expected to boost the Longhorns’ offense after a near‑miss national title run.