'24 4-star Khani Rooths wants to visit Virginia Tech, Xavier, etc.
The DMV area is loaded with talent in the 2024 class. One of the top prospects is four-star Khani Rooths. The 6-foot-8 wing from North Bethesda (MD) Georgetown Prep has a world of upside.
“I’m an all-around player, can play any position on the floor,” Rooths told On3. “I attack strong to the rim; I can hit the jumper and defend all positions. I’m more aggressive and confident in my game. I watch a lot of Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant. I like how they can control the game and still score at will.”
Playing up on the Adidas 3SSB 17u Circuit with the New World program, he has continued to showcase his immense talent. On3 caught up with Khani Rooths recently to talk about which schools are prioritizing him.
“My offers are Indiana, Xavier, Virginia Tech, Maryland, Georgetown, and George Mason. I took unofficial visits to Maryland (old staff) and Georgetown. I want to go see Virginia Tech and Xavier this summer.”
Rooths talks recruitment
Georgetown: “I learned a lot about how they coach their players and how they want their players to play. I’ve seen Coach (Patrick) Ewing coach a few times; he gives his players freedom and pushes them to work hard.”
Xavier: “They’re always a tough team to play; you always hear about them. I don’t really know a lot about them and want to learn more, so that is a big reason why I want to get up there.”
Virginia Tech: “Mike Jones is there. I want to get over there and see how the practices are and what they teach their guys and see how I fit what they are doing.”
“We have heard a little bit from Cincinnati and Villanova too, but they haven’t offered,” Rooths said.”
Rooths take
“I will be looking a lot at the location,” Rooths said. “The community and the campus. I want to see how live it gets with all the students and everything. The relationship the coaches have with their players will be big for me.”
On3’s take
Khani Rooths has a lengthy basketball player’s looking frame; very projectable. He is very good in the iso-mid range. He has footwork and touch and an assortment of go-to moves at his disposal. Next up will be continuing to develop the counters. He will need to continue adding strength, which will help him finish more consistently in the paint. The jump shot is inconsistent, but the release isn’t bad. There are a lot of tools there and an athletic, projectable frame that creates a very high ceiling.