Qandace Samuels, the No. 10 prospect in the 2027 SC Next 100, has committed to Texas, she announced Tuesday.
The 6-foot-2 guard from Bishop McNamara High School (Maryland) selected the Longhorns from a final group that also included LSU, Virginia Tech and Rutgers.
"It checked every box for me," Samuels told ESPN. "Most importantly, I believe Texas has everything it takes to win a national championship, and I'm confident I can play a major role in helping bring that championship to Texas."
Samuels helped Bishop McNamara win consecutive WCAC championships in 2025 and 2026, recording 18 points and 12 rebounds against Bishop Ireton in last season's 59-45 victory. With Team Takeover on the EYBL circuit, she averaged 19.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.9 steals.
Samuels offers quality size for a perimeter player who can attack from the wing, score through contact and use her length around the basket. She will bring a confident long-range shooting element as well as rebounding production to the Longhorns. Defensively, she can make a difference as a disrupter in passing lanes. Her ability to play multiple positions in college will be a major strength.
Basketball is a family affair in the Samuels household. Qandace's older sister, Qadence Samuels, was part of UConn's 2025 championship team before transferring to NC State. Older brother Qayden Samuels is a 6-6 freshman guard at Alabama and was the No. 31-ranked player in the 2026 SC Next 100.
Qandace Samuels becomes the second five-star commitment in the Longhorns' 2027 recruiting class, joining No. 14 Jayla Forbes. Both are strong fits for Texas, and once again secure the program a top-rated recruiting class, following last year's No. 3 class that included four five-star players.