Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick announced his commitment to Texas on Sunday night.
Shedrick becomes the first addition to Rodney Terryโs 2023-24 roster from the transfer portal. His announcement snaps a long offseason drought to bring in a player from elsewhere.
The Virginia player averaged 6.2 points and 3.8 rebounds for his team last season. Not surprisingly, the player who hails from Virginia head coach Tony Bennettโs system is known as an excellent defensive player. Albeit, he does bring an element Texas desperately needs in next yearโs squad: Height.
At 6-foot-11, Shedrick would have been the tallest player on last yearโs squad. He joins 6-foot-9 forward Dylan Disu on the front line for Texas. The Longhorns will hope to get rim protection from the veteran transfer, or at least good enough defense that prevents opponents from getting to the basket.
As for next seasonโs roster, the Longhorns are in need of two more impact scoring guards and the return of guard Tyrese Hunter and forward Dillon Mitchell. Keep an eye on Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas who is considering the Longhorns as his recruitment comes to a close.
NEWS: Virginia transfer Kadin Shedrick has committed to Texas, he tells @On3sports.
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โ Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 24, 2023
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