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Longhorns Land Virginia Transfer Kadin Shedrick

Virginia transfer Kadin Shedrick has committed to the Texas Longhorns, giving the program its first addition of the offseason via the portal.
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Longhorns Land Virginia Transfer Kadin Shedrick
Longhorns Land Virginia Transfer Kadin Shedrick

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AUSTIN, Texas -- Rodney Terry finally has his first transfer commitment as head coach of the Texas Longhorns.

Virginia transfer forward Kadin Shedrick has committed to Texas, he said Sunday during a live broadcast with The Field of 68. Shedrick made a recent visit to the Forty Acres. The 6-11 big man was also considering Duke, Missouri and Xavier. He still has two years left of eligibility.

"At the end of the day, I just went with my gut," Shedrick said on The Field of 68. "Texas has had a significant history with bigs, getting them to the next level. ... I just thought it was a better opportunity for me."

Shedrick said his "trust" in Terry was a reason that set Texas apart from the other programs he was considering.

“I chose Texas because I trust the vision that Coach Terry has for me,” Shedrick told On3. “I’m looking forward to play in a free offense while still playing defense at a high level. I feel like I can show more of what I can do on both ends of the floor at Texas.”

The news comes just hours after Texas forward Dylan Disu announced he would be returning for his final season. The Longhorns suddenly have a strong and versatile front court after beginning the offseason with tons of uncertainty in that regard.

"I'm really looking forward to the opportunity of playing alongside him," Shedrick said of Disu.

Shedrick averaged 6.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks this past season. He didn't post the most insane scoring numbers, but his impact went far beyond the offensive stats. At 6-11, 231, he's got impressive size and length that helps him provide high-energy play as a big man on both ends. He had nine games with at least two blocks and five games with at least four blocks during the season.

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Zach Dimmitt
ZACH DIMMITT

Zach Dimmitt is the Deputy Editor for Texas Longhorns On SI and Texas A&M Aggies On SI. He also contributes as a writer for the On SI channels of the Oregon Ducks, Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans. He was previously the editor-in-chief of Buffalo Bills on SI, Philadelphia Eagles on SI and Seattle Seahawks on SI. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Dimmitt received his Bachelor’s Degree in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. He originally started with SI’s Fan Nation network in 2021, providing extensive coverage of the NFL and NBA along with college football and basketball. In that time, Dimmitt has published thousands of stories and has reached millions of people across multiple fan bases. You can follow him on X at @ZachDimmitt7

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