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Column: Longhorns don’t need their freshmen to be great, just consistent for postseason run

Jacob Martella February 18, 2016

Shaka Smart came up with a creative analogy for his trio of talented freshmen. “They’re on a roller coaster ride right now,” the head coach said on Monday. “They don’t...

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Davis, Taylor lift Longhorns to upset win over No. 10 West Virginia

Akshay Mirchandani February 17, 2016

Freshman guard Eric Davis Jr. forced a steal and knocked down a fast-break three with 6:39 left in the first half on Tuesday night.  No. 10 West Virginia answered with its own three.  On...

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Longhorns gear up for tough home schedule to finish season

Jacob Martella February 16, 2016

The Longhorns struggled last week on the road against ranked teams, but there’s no time to lick their wounds. Texas faces four more ranked opponents over the next two weeks, including No. 10 West...

Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge enjoy an All-Star Weekend in Toronto

Steve Helwick February 16, 2016

Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge were among the 24 participants in Sunday night’s 65th edition of the NBA All-Star Game. The two former Longhorns represented the Western Conference during the weekend’s...

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Big 12 Notebook: Graham helps Jayhawks takedown Sooners

Akshay Mirchandani February 16, 2016

The Jayhawks and Sooners had a rematch of their January triple-overtime classic, which Kansas won in Lawrence 109-106. This time, the stage switched to Norman, Oklahoma, but the result was the same. Kansas...

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Longhorns hang with Cyclones, but fall 85-75 for second-straight road loss

Jacob Martella February 14, 2016

Before leaving for Ames, junior guard Kendal Yancy said the Longhorns weren’t going to let themselves get “punked.” The team did just that for the first 35 minutes of Saturday...

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No. 24 Longhorns look to overcome ‘Hilton Magic’ on Saturday

Akshay Mirchandani February 12, 2016

The people of Ames, Iowa call it “Hilton Magic.” It’s Iowa State’s raucous home-court advantage at Hilton Coliseum, where the Cyclones have lost just three games during the past...

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Column: Upcoming schedule will test Longhorns

Akshay Mirchandani February 11, 2016

Shaka Smart said it best.  The morning after No. 24 Texas had its heart ripped out by Buddy Hield’s game winner for No. 3 Oklahoma in Norman, the head coach said moral victories aren’t...

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Film Room: Breaking down Prince Ibeh’s improved defense

Alykhan Bijani February 10, 2016

Prince Ibeh, a 6-foot-11 senior center from Garland Naaman Forest, had shown brief flashes of potential his first few seasons. Then, he was forced into the starting role when fellow senior center Cameron...

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Hield lifts No. 3 Sooners past No. 24 Texas

Akshay Mirchandani February 9, 2016

The newly ranked Longhorns were doing everything right.  No. 24 Texas had No. 3 Oklahoma on the ropes all night in Norman and had OU’s star senior guard Buddy Hield under lock and key for...

Five thoughts from the Longhorns’ loss at Oklahoma

Jacob Martella February 9, 2016

Texas led for almost 35 minutes; Oklahoma led for just 49 seconds. But the Sooners led at the right time, grabbing a 63-60 win on Big Monday. Here are five thoughts from the loss. Missed opportunity Texas...

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Big 12 Notebook — Jameel McKay suspended indefinitely by Iowa State

Jacob Martella February 9, 2016

The Cyclones will be without senior forward Jameel McKay for a second-straight game because of a suspension. Head coach Steve Prohm suspended McKay indefinitely Thursday, and McKay did not travel...

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