Texas Longhorns' Kadin Shedrick Makes Decision for Next Season

Texas Longhorns forward Kadin Shedrick arrived in Austin as a transfer from Virginia last offseason.

Texas Longhorns forward Kadin Shedrick (5) / Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman /

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns are in desperate need of a roster additions, but coach Rodney Terry secured his first significant pledge of the offseason on Saturday.

Per reports from CBS college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Texas forward Kadin Shedrick will return to the Longhorns next season to use his additional year of eligibility. Shedrick transferred in from Virginia last offseason and played a key frontcourt role for Texas, but battled injury issues throughout the season.

Jan 1, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Kadin Shedrick (5) shoots a free throw / Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

He wrapped up his first season in Austin with a career-high 7.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. With Texas' All-Big 12 First-Team forward Dylan Disu missing the first nine games of the season, Shedrick had to carry a significant load and impressed, even scoring a season-best 27 points against Louisville at Madison Square Garden in November. Once conference play came around, he received fewer minutes but still flashed solid shot-blocking impact and low-block scoring ability.

The Longhorn have already lost Disu, Max Abmas, Brock Cunningham and Ithiel Horton to eligibility while reserve pieces Gavin Perryman, Alex Anamekwe and Chris Johnson have all transferred. Dillon Mitchell and Tyrese Hunter have still yet to make an announcement on their decision for next season.

Texas will remain active in the portal, but for now, the team can find comfort in knowing that a reliable big like Shedrick is here to stay for another season.