FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
**COLUMBIA, S.C.** — In a recruiting stunner that catapults South Carolina men’s basketball into uncharted territory, head coach Lamont Paris has secured the most significant commitment of his tenure. **Five-star twins Cassian and Roman Schoks**, consensus Top-25 prospects in the 2025 class, announced their joint pledge to the Gamecocks Tuesday night, choosing South Carolina over finalists Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan State.
The announcement, broadcast from their home in Charlotte, North Carolina, delivers a transformative talent package to a program fresh off a magical postseason run and signals its arrival as a formidable force on the national recruiting trail.
**“We Believe in the Build.”**
In a heartfelt ceremony, the 6-foot-7 forwards each donned a South Carolina cap, with Cassian explaining their decision. “What Coach Paris is building is special. It’s real,” he stated. “We saw the fight in that team last season, the culture, and the way the whole state rallied behind them. We don’t want to just join a program; we want to help build a lasting legacy. We’re all in.”
Roman, his twin, emphasized fit and development. “Their player development is proven. They see us as perfect pieces for their system—versatile, defensive-minded, and team-first. This feels like a place where we can grow into our full potential and win big.”
**The Players: Blue-Chip Foundations**
The Schoks twins offer the exact positional versatility and two-way prowess central to Coach Paris’s system. Cassian is a lights-out shooter with deep range and deceptive athleticism, a scoring wing who spaces the floor. Roman is a defensive linchpin and gifted passer from the forward spot, capable of guarding multiple positions and facilitating offense. Together, they represent a complete package of scoring, defense, and basketball IQ.
**A Program-Defining Moment**
For South Carolina, coming off a historic Final Four run, this commitment is a watershed moment that proves last season was no fluke, but the foundation of a sustainable powerhouse.
“This is a great day for Gamecock basketball,” said Coach Lamont Paris. “Cassian and Roman are high-character, elite competitors who fit our culture perfectly. Their commitment is a testament to their belief in our vision and the passionate support of our fans. They are foundational pieces for our future.”
National analysts immediately recognized the seismic shift. “This is how you capitalize on March momentum,” said ESPN’s Paul Biancardi. “Lamont Paris just landed the kind of talent that ensures South Carolina isn’t a one-hit wonder. These twins are program elevators.”
The commitment instantly makes South Carolina’s 2025 class one of the nation’s best and establishes the Gamecocks as a major threat in the future SEC landscape. For a program once considered an underdog, the signing of the Schoks twins is a bold declaration: South Carolina is here to contend, and here to stay.
