Texas women's basketball recruits top 10 guard Qandace Samuels for 2027 class

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Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Texas women's basketball recruits top 10 guard Qandace Samuels for 2027 class
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Qandace Samuels, a top guard ranked 10th in ESPN's 2027 recruiting class, has signed with Texas women's basketball. The 6-foot-2 player from Forestville, Md., chose Texas over LSU, Virginia Tech, and Rutgers. Samuels averaged 19.2 points and 7.3 rebounds with Team Takeover in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League. She joins 6-foot-7 post player Jayla Forbes as a pledge for the Longhorns' 2027 recruiting class. Samuels expressed confidence in her ability to contribute to a potential national championship for Texas women's basketball.

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  • •Qandace Samuels commits to Texas women's basketball for the Class of 2027.
  • •She ranks 10th in ESPN's 2027 recruiting rankings.
  • •Samuels previously played with Team Takeover in the EYBL.
  • •She averaged 19.2 points and 7.3 rebounds last season.
  • •Samuels joins Jayla Forbes as part of the Longhorns' 2027 class.
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  • 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Texas women's basketball gains commitment from top 10 Class of 2027 guard Qandace Samuels
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Qadance Samuels, a member of the 2027 recruiting class, has officially signed with Texas women's basketball.

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