Texas basketball is getting a boost for the Big 12 tournament.
Senior guard Kerwin Roach II, known as “Snoop,” is back from an “indefinite” suspension that turned into five games. The Longhorns went 1-4 with Roach sidelined, and are in desperation mode going into Thursday’s game against Kansas.
Texas (16-15) is essentially in a must-win situation to secure an NCAA Tournament berth, and it’ll be a nice jolt to get the team’s leading scorer back in the lineup.
“He’s excited to play,” Texas coach Shaka Smart said. “He’s been practicing this whole stretch when he’s been out.