Another member of what was originally Shaka Smart’s 2021 signing class won’t be making his way to the Forty Acres. On Saturday afternoon, four-star Brookfield (Wis.) Central power forward announced on Twitter that he’s requested a release from his National Letter of Intent.
After a lot of discussion with my family I have decided to request a release from my letter of intent with the University of Texas Men’s Basketball team.
— David Joplin (@David_Joplin24) April 3, 2021
What was originally a four-man 2021 class is now down to just two members, as Joplin joins four-star IMG Academy (Fla.