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What's the significance behind your jersey number?
- I wear number 7 because it’s God’s holy number. For me, it’s a reminder that everything I do on the court is to glorify Him and give thanks for the gifts He’s given me. It keeps me grounded and focused on playing with purpose beyond just the game.
Who or what inspired you to start playing basketball growing up?
- Honestly, my biggest inspiration comes from my faith and family. I want to honor God with everything I do, and basketball became a way to express that.
Tell us about your favorite basketball moment as a player or fan.
- My favorite basketball memory was when I was younger. I would play travel ball on the weekends with my cousins and brother.
Who do you model your game off of?
- I’m often compared to players like Bob Sura, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Christian Braun. I try to learn from their discipline, skill, and humility on and off the court. I want my game to reflect not just talent but also heart and character.
Who's your favorite basketball player?
- I really admire Michael Jordan, not only for his skill but for his determination.
OVERVIEW
Signed with Kansas in June 2025 after reclassifying … Was ranked No. 27 in the class of 2026 by Rivals.com … Is the third KU player from Overtime Elite, joining Bryson Tiller and Samis Calderon … Known for his perimeter athletic shooting and hard work ethic.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Overtime Elite (OTE) in Atlanta in 2024-25 and was a first-team OTE selection ... Played for YNG Dreamerz, which won the 2025 championship ... During the 2024-25 regular season, Rosario averaged 15.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game ... In the playoffs he averaged 13.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in YNG Dreamerz’ seven games ... Additionally, he was 12-for-29 (41.4%) from three-point range in his team’s playoff title run.
Prior to OTE, played two seasons at Moravian Prep in Hudson, North Carolina ... In 2023-24, averaged 25.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and made 60 threes shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc in 24 games ... In 2022-23, averaged 16.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. He made 58 threes in 22 contests and shot 38.9 percent from three-point range.
PERSONAL
Parents are Karel and Kristy Rosario … Has a younger brother, Kaden … His father, Karel, played college basketball at Florida International from 1997-98 to 2000-01, and professionally for 11 years in Europe … His mother, Kristy, played volleyball in college … Was on the principle’s honor roll all four years in high school … Undecided on a major.