Kerwin Roach Jr. 15 SG 6-3 - Verbal Texas

[WuShock16]

You still have to live in that cold environment. That's why I don't expect Gregg to consider many jobs (if any) north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Being from South Carolina, he is also not a fan of cold weather. In his first year, after the snow game against UAB that was delayed because the snow impeded the officials from showing up on time, Gregg was amazed at our crowd that showed up for that but also displayed his dislike of snow in his postgame radio interview. "I don't know why people dream of a White Christmas."

[Shocker-maniac]

FWIW: Crystall Ball predictions 100% Texas. Let's prove them wrong again. Announcement is Oct. 24th

http://247sports.com/Player/Kerwin-Roach-75630

[WSUwatcher]

I'd personally be surprised if he chooses WSU over Texas also. He even actually got to watch them win a football game this past weekend, and how often does that happen these days (even at home and in overtime against a conference bottom dweller that's kind of the Big 12-2 football equivalent of Drake basketball -- it's so bad in Austin this year that getting shut out by Texas was enough to get Charlie Weis fired); plus, he probably didn't need a jacket to do it.

Good luck to him whatever he decides; and especially, obviously, if he chooses WSU -- but WSU will be fine one way or the other.

[Play Angry]

Tomorrow's the day. Most analysts have put this one in the deep freeze for Texas- we'll see if Kerwin has a surprise up his sleeve.

[RoyalShock]

Roach made it clear on twitter two or three days ago he hadn't made up his mind. It was a response to someone saying he would be going to Texas.

[WstateU]

Texas? All they have is a Chicken Ranch. :)

[ccrunner101]

Come on Kerwin! Not sure why you would be upset that a kid may factor weather into part of his recruiting decision. Everyone looks for different things in schools whether it be the girls, studies, coaches, team, family location, weather or dorms.

[Shocker-maniac]

As expected, Texas:

@EvanDaniels: Kerwin Roach is headed to Texas. Rick Barnes picks up a guard that can shoot it. Skilled & can pass too. Top 100 prospect.
10/24/2014

Best wishes to Kerwin.

[Play Angry]

Shame. Can't blame a kid for staying close to home though.

[WUs Your Daddy]

I really wanted him, but with the signings of Shamet and Taylor we're pretty loaded in the backcourt, if we're going to sign another it should probably be a big.

[wufan]

Congrats to Kerwin. Wish he was a Shocker!

[ShockTalk]

Best wishes as well. It will interesting to see how Kerwin responds to becoming a PG (based on other reports, including his father). He'll have a young, talented backcourt competing for PT. As a freshman last year, PG Isaiah Taylor beat out fellow class of 2013, and more highly touted, PG Kendal Yancy-Harris (ranked #18 PG by ESPN) and Texas previously added #10 SG/#47 overall Eric Davis to the 2015 class.

[Bluzrover]

Maybe this clears the way for McDuffie?

[ShockTalk]

Maybe this clears the way for McDuffie?

Respectfully, I hope McDuffie's presence helped Kerwin make his choice. :smug:

[Shocker-maniac]

Just think about the state of our program. One 4* has already committed to be a Shocker, and he is dang excited about it. We were in the final 3 for another 4*. Currently we have the best backcourt in the country. We are a top 11 program in the preseason rankings. AND depending on how our front court sorts out, we have a legitimate shot at the national championship. With the likes of Henderson, Shamet, and Taylor our backcourt looks to be solid for the future. Boy, it's really tough being an elite program and having near misses with 4-star recruits. Oh, and did I mention that there are more 4 stars in the recruiting pipeline for future seasons?

EVERY DAY IS A GREAT DAY TO BE A SHOCKER!