WPIAL
WPIAL Basketball Star Announces Commitment
Avonworth basketball star guard Rowan Carmichael announced his collegiate commitment on Tuesday night.
Carmichael announced that he has committed to Edinboro, an NCAA Division II school in the PSAC.
I am happy to announce my commitment to Edinboro University! @avonworth_bball pic.twitter.com/qn3aVrL00G
— RowanCarmichael (@CarmichaeRowan) April 16, 2025
Carmichael was the No. 1 scorer in the WPIAL this past season, averaging 32 points per game in the regular season. Carmichael jumped over the 2,000-point total for his high-school career this season, too.
Carmichael is the son of current La Roche (D3) head basketball coach Hermie Carmichael. His father commented on the commitment online, congratulating his son and the Edinboro program.
So proud!!
Edinboro is getting a ⭐️ https://t.co/lUMcfNetDM— Hermie Carmichael (@CoachCarLRC) April 16, 2025
A 6-foot guard, Carmichael recently went off for 40+ points in a game at the Pitt Jam Fest over the weekend.
🔥 @duboisdreambc 17U Standout Performance@CarmichaeRowan ‘25 went off for a tournament-high 43 points, including 10 three-pointers, leading a comeback from down 21 to take the win over a tough Pro 16 West Virginia Gold squad. pic.twitter.com/dtauiqFk6h
— Eamonn Mahar (@HoopGroupEamonn) April 13, 2025
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Carmichael was one of the many players in the Western Pennsylvania basketball community this past season that received interest from the collegiate level.
Check out our list of players with D1 offers from late 2024.
Which Pittsburgh-Area HS Basketball Players Have College Interest/Offers?
D1 OFFERS
1. Josh Pratt – 2026 – Aliquippa – Guard
2. RJ Sledge – 2025 – Imani Christian – Guard
3. Amere Brown – 2025 – Woodland Hills – Guard
4. Scoop Smith – 2026 – Woodland Hills – Guard
5. Trey Schachter – 2025 – Allderdice – Guard
6. Mikey Santicola – 2025 – Moon – Wing
