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Breaking down the 2024-25 Texas basketball rotation

Coach Terry and his staff turned over eight scholarships this offseason. Six transfers and four freshmen joined the program, many under pressure to be immediate contributors this season. Let's take a look at Texas basketball's projected rotation this season.

By Shane Black

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Frontcourt

Projected Starter: Kadin Shedrick (Graduate)

Rotation Pieces: Jayson Kent (Graduate), Ze'Rik Onyema (Senior), Nic Codie (Freshman)

Kadin Shedrick is back and will once again start at center. The former Virginia Cavalier struggled with injuries last season but seems fully healthy entering his last season of eligibility.

Shedrick has offensive talent. He scored 27 last year in a win over Louisville and is a career 73.6 percent free throw shooter. However, given the bevy of scoring options in the backcourt and on the wing, expect Shedrick to do most of his damage in the pick-and-roll and on the glass.

Given this roster's lack of frontcourt depth, Shedrick's health is paramount to Texas' success this season.

Behind Shedrick is Indiana State transfer Jayson Kent, returner Ze'Rik Onyema, and freshman Nic Codie.

Kent was a key cog in Indiana State's run to the NIT Championship last season, averaging 13.5 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Kent is one of the most savvy offensive players in the nation, leading the country in points off of back-door cuts last season.

He is the perfect complement to this ball-dominant roster. Kent will do the dirty work and be rewarded by always being in the right place. He is the type of "glue guy" needed in March.

Onyema filled in admirably last season when Shedrick was injured, but he has clear limitations as an offensive threat. He has the size to match up with opposing centers and will likely be deployed as a defensive anchor against skilled big men.

Finally, when it comes to Codie, expect a season of development. The Newman Smith (Carrollton, TX) product was one of the best high school players in Texas last season and has an NBA ceiling. He fits the physical profile of a modern-day four-man and runs the floor very well.

That said, his offensive game will be limited during his early years in Austin. I could see Coach Terry using him as a spark plug while allowing him to further develop his skills as a future cornerstone of this program.

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