Texas Basketball: Can young Longhorns challenge Kansas?

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Mar 4, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jeff Newberry (22) reaches for the ball as Texas Longhorns guard Kerwin Roach Jr. (12) drives to the basket during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /

Shooting guard: Kerwin Roach Jr.

Kerwin Roach Jr. is the first of the Longhorns’ three talented sophomores. He is the squad’s leading returning scorer and assist man. Roach has an inside track to start at either shooting guard or small forward. He’ll play an important role throughout the year as the team’s most athletic returning threat.

At 6’4″, 170 pounds, Roach is a bit undersized defensively, but has tons of potential.

He averaged 7.5 points, 2.9 boards and 1.2 assists in just under 18 minutes a game last year. Roach struggled early, but ended the season with six double digit scoring performances in 13 games.

I’ll pencil the sophomore in for a big boost in production; 12-14 points, 4-5 rebounds and 1-3 assists in 22-27 minutes an evening as one of the team’s bigger offensive threats.

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