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Texas head coach Sean Miller brings in new staff to the Forty Acres

Texas head coach Sean Miller brings in new staff to the Forty Acres

Zach Davis, Sports Desk Editor June 16, 2025

Whether it's reloading through recruiting, navigating the transfer portal, or, in Texas’ case, ushering in a new coaching era, the offseason is anything but quiet. Just hours after parting ways with...

A new start for Texas men’s basketball: Insight into Sean Miller, new-look roster

A new start for Texas men’s basketball: Insight into Sean Miller, new-look roster

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter June 12, 2025

Back in March, a new era of Texas men's basketball kicked off with the hiring of former Xavier head coach Sean Miller after a tumultuous final season under Rodney Terry, where the Longhorns finished with...

Forward Madison Booker taking in the applause after a foul was called on TCU during the NCAA March Madness Elite Eight game in Birmingham, Alabama on Mar. 31, 2025.

3 Texas women’s basketball players qualify for national trials

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter June 10, 2025

While NCAA basketball’s offseason surges on, three Texas women’s basketball players will battle for the opportunity to further establish themselves outside of their collegiate careers next week. Junior...

Head coach Vic Schaefer watches senior Rori Harmon walk out with her family during Texas' senior day recognition March 2, 2025.

Not much of a preacher, Vic Schaefer was born to coach

Anna Ambrose and Zach Davis April 24, 2025

As time ticked down in a Houston Lutheran High School basketball game, Vic Schaefer called a timeout. The other team just finished a 10-0 run and Schaefer thought his squad needed a breather. Then his...

Freshman guard Tre Johnson celebrates a play during Texas' game against Chicago State on Nov. 12, 2024.

Freshman Tre Johnson enters the NBA Draft, projected to be the No. 5 pick

Meaghan English, Sports Desk Editor April 9, 2025

Texas freshman guard Tre Johnson has officially declared for the NBA Draft, announcing his decision Tuesday on ESPN’s “NBA Today”. “I’ll be declaring for the NBA Draft,” Johnson said on...

Junior guard Njakalenga Mwenentanda embracing center Kayla Oldacre after the Texas Longhorns defeated TCU 58-47 at the NCAA March Madness Elite Eight game in Birmingham, Alabama on Mar. 31, 2025.

Texas women’s basketball wraps up historic season, looking towards the future

Zach Davis, Senior Sports Reporter April 7, 2025

Athletic director Chris Del Conte sat behind the bench of No. 1 Texas women’s basketball, barely able to see the actual game itself. Junior guard Sarah Graves and freshman forward Justice Carlton...

Freshman Jordan Lee guards Tessa Johnson against South Carolina in the final four on April 4, 2025.

Texas women’s basketball falls in Final Four, but future looks bright for Longhorns

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter April 5, 2025

Texas women’s basketball’s hot start against South Carolina in the Final Four might have fizzled out by the end of the first quarter, but freshman guard Jordan Lee provided a spark for the Longhorns,...

Senior Rori Harmon walks off the court after the final four game against South Carolina on April 4, 2025.

SEC champions, 35–4, Final Four,” Texas women’s basketball savors the sunset

Zach Davis, Senior Sports Reporter April 5, 2025

Texas head coach Vic Schaefer wasn’t ready for his post-game meeting with his players. For a coach who has been in the business for nearly 40 years now, he was scrambling to find words. So instead,...

Sean Miller makes additions to team, staff in first week as Texas men’s basketball head coach

Sean Miller makes additions to team, staff in first week as Texas men’s basketball head coach

Lauren Hightower, Associate Sports Editor April 2, 2025

Editor's Note: Since original publication, graduate guard Tramon Mark and starter junior guard Jordan Pope have confirmed their return next season. This story has been updated to reflect these developments. Sean...

Madison Booker, Romi Harmon and Shay Holle lifting up center Kayla Oldacre after making a layup during the NCAA March Madness Elite Eight game in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 31, 2025.

Texas delivers Final Four bid, answers Schaefer’s prayers

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter April 1, 2025

  As time expired in Birmingham, Vic Schaefer fell to his knees.  The head coach, who said this game is the hardest to win in the NCAA Tournament, led his team to a 58–47 victory...

Rori Harmon dribbling past a Tennnesee defender during the Sweet Sixteen game at the NCAA March Madness tournament in Birmingham, Alabama on Mar. 29, 2025.

Texas women’s basketball preview against TCU in 4th round of NCAA Tournament

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter March 30, 2025

No. 1 Texas women’s basketball is set to take on former Big 12 foe No. 2 TCU in the Elite Eight Monday night in Birmingham for a chance to book a trip to Tampa, Florida for the Final Four. The Longhorns...

Texas Women's Basketball Head Coach Vic Schaefer embraces guard Bryanna Preston after an intense match at the March Madness Tournament Sweet 16 game in Birmingham, Alabama against Tennessee on Mar. 29, 2025.

Underclassmen give Texas upperhand to defeat Tennessee, advances to Elite Eight

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter March 29, 2025

  With a bid to the Elite Eight on the line, two freshmen guards that have been simmering all season long finally reached their boiling points. Bryanna Preston and Jordan Lee brought energy...

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