Hector Durand
UTEP
Scout Report
When a 2026 prospect already has three major conference offers locked up and a commitment in hand, you know there's something special brewing in Houston's northwest suburbs.
Background
Durand suits up for Langham Creek, where he's part of a talented program that's been making noise on the Texas circuit. He runs with one of the state's more productive teammate situations, sharing the floor with 2025 forward Tyrus Rathan-Mayes, who's headed to Houston as a nationally ranked recruit. That kind of high-level competition in practice every day accelerates development.
Playing Style
The fact that programs like Wisconsin, Houston, and Oregon all came calling tells you Durand brings legitimate versatility to the table. He's clearly comfortable in multiple situations and can adapt his game to what the team needs on any given night. Playing alongside a player of Rathan-Mayes' caliber means he's learned to pick his spots and make the most of his opportunities. The UTEP commitment suggests he's ready to step into a program where he can make an immediate impact rather than waiting his turn at a blue blood.
Recruitment
Landing offers from three different conferences shows his game translates across different styles of play. The early commitment to UTEP gives him a chance to develop in a program that clearly values his skill set and sees him as a cornerstone piece. Coach Golding's staff beat out some serious competition to land him.
Updated Mar 16, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Offers
3
Wisconsin
Houston
Oregon