Where is Jeremy Roach from?

Last Modified Mar 9, 2025 13:18 GMT
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Jeremy Roach is a collegiate basketball point guard for the Baylor Bears in the Big Ten Conference. 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 on both occasions.

During his senior year with the Duke Blue Devils, Roach reportedly 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 recorded 42.9% from the 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, reportedly 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, as per Duke's official website.

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. His brother, Jordan, played basketball at Christopher Newport University. His sister, Chloe, attended Eastern Mennonite University, according to Duke's official website.

Jeremy Roach’s nationality

Jeremy Roach holds American nationality. He was born in Washington, raised in Leesburg, and attended school in Fairfax, Virginia, in the U.S., as per Baylor Bears' official website.

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.

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