Over the last few years, the Texas Longhorns have been one of the best teams in women's college basketball. On Wednesday, they had reason to celebrate with a major recruiting win. The Longhorns secured a commitment from five-star recruit Qandace Samuels, who is in the 2027 class.
Currently, the Maryland native is ranked as the tenth-best player in her class by ESPN. During the recruiting process, she also drew interest from LSU, Virginia Tech, and Rutgers. While Samuels had a few options, she saw Austin as the best place for the next chapter of her basketball journey.
Breaking: Qandace Samuels, the No. 10 ranked player in the SC Next 100 for the Class of 2027, has committed to Texas, she tells ESPN’s @ShaneLaflin. pic.twitter.com/uzIGR4sDNw
— SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) November 10, 2026
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Samuels college career, she helped Bishop McNamara win consecutive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championships in 2025 and 2026. The newest Longhorn has also shined on the national stage with Team Takeover on the EYBL circuit, averaging 9.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 2.9 steals per game.
In Samuels, Texas is getting a player who brings a diverse skill set to the table. She can attack from the wing, score through contact, and use her length around the basket. On defense, Samuels has also shown a talent for getting under her opponents' skin and forcing turnovers. Her ability to make an impact at both ends of the court will provide the Longhorns with a boost.
2027 Five-Star Qandace Samuels commits to Texas over Rutgers, LSU, and Virginia Tech: pic.twitter.com/TsKMvki0OB
— Alec Crouthamel (@AlecCr12) November 10, 2026
While her collegiate debut is still months away, excitement is already building for what Samuels will do in a Longhorns uniform. The Longhorns still have work to do with the 2027 class, but having Samuels in the mix makes life easier. Contact/Follow us @LonghornsWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas news, notes and opinions. Follow Jamie Gatlin on X: @Gatlinsports.
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