EL PASO, Texas – Defensive stalwart David Terrell (Mansfield Summit HS, Arlington, Texas) has signed a national letter of intent to play with the UTEP men's basketball team beginning in the 2023-24 season, head coach Joe Golding announced Monday.
 
A brief profile on Terrell, in addition to a quote from him and one by Golding follows below.
 
David Terrell
Guard
6-4, 180
Mansfield Summit
Arlington, Texas
 
Rated as the 24th-best player in the state of Texas by Texas Basketball Review and as a three-star recruit according to 247 Sports … District 8-5A Defensive Player of the Year for Mansfield Summit in 2021-22 … also was named to the TABC 5A Region 1 All-Region team … averaged 11.9 points and 5.9 rebounds to help the squad forge a mark of 30-6, including 13-1 within the district … MSHS advanced to the Regional Semifinals … played well in big moments, evidenced by scoring 19 points in a 75-67 win over rival Mansfield Timberview on Feb. 2, 2022 … competed at The Circuit's Hidden Gems Camp in Las Vegas, Nev., over the summer … was nominated for the Southeast Tarrant Sports Awards boys basketball player of the year … his mom (Kiana) was a standout on the women's basketball team at UTEP (1993-96, 97-98), finishing her career as the then school record holder for double-doubles (20) and the then second-leading scorer (1,134) and rebounder (676) in program history … his father, David, was an all-WAC performer for UTEP and played with the football team from 1994-96.
 
"I am fired up that David chose to continue his family's legacy by becoming a UTEP Miner. David was a priority for my staff from the moment we saw him, and we couldn't be more excited for him to join our program. What excites me most about David is his versatility as a point guard offensively, his passion to be an elite defender, and most importantly his winning mentality.  He's been coached by two of the most respected men in Texas, playing for Coach Emund Prichett at Mansfield Summit and on the EYBL Circuit for Drive Nation and Coach Brandon Espinosa, which have prepared him to come in and make an immediate impact on our program. He stands for everything that it means to play at UTEP."  
"I would like to thank my family first off for believing in me and supporting me as I worked to accomplish my dream of playing Division I Basketball. I am excited to continue the legacy and being a second generation UTEP Miner. I can't wait to join my teammates in El Paso and get to work!"  
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