Former Duke point guard Jeremy Roach has committed to playing for Baylor after entering the transfer portal. Baylor emerged as the favorite for the 6-foot-2 senior guard, who was previously linked to other schools including Arkansas, St. John's, Kentucky, Villanova, and Syracuse. Roach, a former McDonald's All American, had an impactful career at Duke, starting 108 games and earning third-team All-ACC honors as a senior. He is known for his impressive performance in the NCAA tournament and is expected to lead Baylor's backcourt from the outset.

By the Numbers
  • Rouch started 108 games over four seasons with Duke
  • He averaged 14.0 points and 3.3 assists as a senior
  • Rouch shot 42.9% from 3-point range as a senior
State of Play
  • Roach is expected to take over lead guard duties for Baylor
  • Baylor also has returning starters and promising recruits in its backcourt
Bottom Line

Jeremy Roach's commitment to Baylor signifies a significant addition to the team's backcourt, positioning them well for the upcoming season.