Jeremy Roach has been the Baylor Bears' point guard since April 2024, utilizing his fifth and final year of college eligibility. Roach previously played for the Duke Blue Devils from 2020-2024 and decided to transfer to Baylor University through the NCAA transfer portal. He attended St. Paul VI Catholic High School. Roach represented the United States in the Under-16 and 17 teams at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in 2017 and 2018, clinching gold both times.
Roach, during his senior year with the Duke Blue Devils, averaged a career-high 14.0 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.1 steals in 35 games. Along with making it to the 2024 All-ACC third team, he also shot an amazing 42.9 percent three-point field goal. He helped lead Duke to a 27-9 record in the NCAA tournament and an appearance in the Elite 8, in an upset with NC State. Roach started 108 of the 130 games he played in during his four years at Duke, averaging 11.3 points, 0.9 steals, and 3.1 assists per game.
Jeremy Roach’s Hometown
Jeremy Roach is from Leesburg, Virginia, in the U.S. He attended St. Paul VI Catholic High School, and in his first season of 2016–17, he scored 11.1 points on average to help his team win the WCAC and record 17–4. Roach averaged 15.2 points per game as a sophomore in 2017-18, leading his team to a 33-4 record, which included an 18-0 record in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and a VISAA championship.
Roach tore his ACL during a scrimmage, forcing him to miss the remainder of his junior season. As a senior, he led his team to the VISAA D-I State Championship with averages of 19.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. Roach was chosen to participate in the Jordan Brand Classic, McDonald's All-American Game, and Nike Hoop Summit; however, the COVID-19 outbreak forced the cancellation of all three events.
Jeremy Roach’s Birthplace
Jeremy Roach was born in Washington, D.C., in the United States, on November 1, 2001. His parents are Joe and Carole Roach. He had two older siblings; a brother, Jordan who played basketball at Christopher Newport University, and a sister Chloe, who attended Eastern Mennonite University.
Jeremy Roach’s Nationality
Jeremy Roach is an American national. He was born in Washington, raised in Leesburg, and attended school in Fairfax, Virginia, in the U.S.
FAQs on Jeremy Roach
A. Jeremy Roach enrolled at Duke University in 2020-2024. He decided in April 2024 to transfer to Baylor University.
A. Jeremy Roach has spent four seasons with the Duke Blue Devils, from 2020 to 2024.
A. Jeremy Roach stands 6 feet 2 inches or 188 cm.
A. Jeremy Roach weighs 180 pounds or 82 kg.
A. Jeremy Roach's nationality is American. He was born in Washington, D.C., in the United States.
