Did we sign a JUCO point guard?

[Moooooo]

Saw this blurb on the UConn board:

•Texas signs 5-6 JC PG Ashley Roberts from South Plains JC. Ashley played at Duncanville HS TX & AAU for DFW

But, I can't find any link to confirm.

 

[jusme828]

I saw a couple of tweets about it. But, I haven't seen a confirmation either.

 

[BabHorn]

looks like the blurb on the UConn board came from here:

tweet by ASGR1995Bret McCormick of AllStar Girls Report:

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[jusme828]

Also from @dfwelite

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[utfannforlife]

Well this kid can flat out score, and it would be a change from all of the PG's that we've had in the past since Jamie Carey as far as the score first mentality. She looks like a kid who can step in and play right away. She averages 24pts per game which should translate to about 15-17 per on the D-1 level. The good thing about her is that she can shoot, and no matter what level you play on, if you can shoot you can shoot. Optimistic about this one.

 

[overseasbbfan1]

No question we can use another option at PG, esp with Cassie returning from an injury. The South Plains site shows her at 17.2 pts per game, and the leading scorer on a squad that struggled this year, finishing the season at 9-20. Overall her stats are 17.2 pts, 2.7 rbs, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Interestingly, while she leads the team in scoring and steals, she's second in assists. As utfann says that's probably because she has a shoot-first mentality, but she actually averaged more TO's than assists, or 3.4 per game. She's obviously going to have to take better care of the ball; if it's been a problem at the JUCO level, it could be a much bigger issue against Div I (and Big 12!) competition. But I'm sure the staff is on top of it and will have her ready to go this Fall. First things first though - let's get an official announcement regarding her transfer.

 

[Rexy]

Saw a tweet from Ashley today that said, "S/o to my new followers! (future teammates) Kayla, Nneka, Brady and Cassie".

 

[Texex81]

Saw a tweet from Ashley yesterday, she signed with Texas.

 

[Moooooo]

There is typically an official release on TexasSports.com for any new LOI signing. Perhaps Coach Aston is waiting on another recruit to make a decision so as to issue only one press release . . .

 

[Moooooo]

Looks like she signed on Monday, 04/23:

The Link