The day Texas hoops fans have eagerly waited for arrived on Friday, October 24th and with it came the commitment from one of the state’s top basketball prospects in the 2015 class. A consensus 4-star player, North Shore Senior High’s Kerwin Roach verbally committed to play basketball at The University of Texas.
His announcement, which was made in front of his family, teammates and students in the North Shore Senior High gymnasium, was done so in non-traditional fashion. There were no hats nested neatly on the table followed by shuffling, with one finally resting on his head. Instead a baby wrapped in a blanket was carried to the podium where Roach removed the blanket from his baby cousin, who was wearing burnt orange gear. Simultaneously, he announced he would be playing college basketball “at UT.â€
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Roach, a 6-3, 160 lb. versatile shooting guard, ultimately chose the Longhorns over Wichita State and Cal and held offers from no less than 20 schools. He joins Eric Davis (Arthur Hill High School, Michigan) as the second hoops commit in the 2015 class.
Roach visited all of his Top 3 schools recently, spending last weekend in Austin and soaking in the Longhorns’ open practice. I asked Roach what made him choose the Longhorns over the Golden Bears and the Shockers.
He’s already connected with future teammate Eric Davis, as the two had an opportunity to get to know one another while they were both on an unofficial visit in Austin.
Roach also said the Texas coaching staff spent time with him after last Saturday’s practice, running plays and showing him exactly how he will be involved in the offense.
“My versatility is definitely something I will bring to the Longhorns,†said Roach when asked how he sees himself contributing to Rick Barnes’s squad next year.
Roach has good shooting range possesses the athleticism to make plays most college basketball players aren’t equipped to make.
With 2 commits in the ’15 class and limited scholarships available, Roach could be the last for 2015. Martez Walker’s departure from the team earlier this month could afford the ‘Horns to add one more player, but at this point it is uncertain.
