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As season goes on, Smart sees confidence improve

Akshay Mirchandani January 26, 2016

Shaka Smart has the same outfit on game days. The head coach typically takes off his jacket when the game tips off, and goes with the long-sleeved button-down and tie look. But he also has something...

Former Longhorn Kevin Durant headlines 2016 All-Star Starters

Steve Helwick January 26, 2016

Former Longhorn Kevin Durant was selected to his seventh consecutive NBA All-Star Game on Thursday. Getting selected to this event has become a recurring tradition for the Oklahoma City Thunder star since...

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Big 12 Notebook — No. 14 Iowa State upsets No. 4 Kansas

Jacob Martella January 26, 2016

Hilton Magic claimed yet another victim Monday night. No. 14 Iowa State reprised its role as spoiler, beating No. 4 Kansas 85-72. The Jayhawks led for a little over three-fourths of the game, but...

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Second-half run propels No. 3 Kansas to win over Texas

Jacob Martella January 23, 2016

The Longhorns had No. 3 Kansas right where they wanted it — Texas started off hot, sank eight of its first 12 shots and took a 35-30 lead into the half. The Jayhawks, who had dropped two of their...

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Five thoughts from Texas’ 76-67 loss to No. 3 Kansas

Akshay Mirchandani January 23, 2016

Here are five thoughts about Texas' 76-67 loss to No. 3 Kansas Longhorns fight valiantly It was tough to envision the Longhorns getting a win at Kansas, a place where the Jayhawks are nearly...

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Texas hopes to upset No. 3 Kansas

Jacob Martella January 22, 2016

Head coach Shaka Smart, junior guard Isaiah Taylor and senior guard Javan Felix sat slumped at the podium following a loss at TCU on Jan. 9. Neither Smart nor the two veteran guards had much to say...

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Spring sports season features busy schedule, key matchups

Daniel Clay January 21, 2016

The spring sports season features a busy schedule with key matchups for basketball, baseball and track and field. Here are some of the top events you’ll need to mark on your calendar. Baseball...

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Texas shocks No. 6 West Virginia

Akshay Mirchandani January 21, 2016

Wednesday night started poorly for Texas in Morgantown, West Virginia. The Longhorns had to receive a police escort and got to WVU Coliseum just 23 minutes before tipoff due to weather conditions, according...

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Big 12 notebook: Oklahoma loses on first day as No. 1

Akshay Mirchandani January 20, 2016

Oklahoma found itself atop the newest AP Poll on Monday. Hours later, the Sooners lost on the road to No. 19 Iowa State 77-82. Oklahoma senior guard Buddy Hield had 27 points, six rebounds and four...

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Longhorns begin tough road trip with No. 6 West Virginia

Akshay Mirchandani January 20, 2016

Shaka Smart kept his poker face on when he met with the media on Monday. The head coach didn’t venture to call this week Texas’ biggest of the season — a week in which the Longhorns...

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Stories You’ve Missed

Daniel Clay January 19, 2016

Texas students have, until today, been freed from the bonds of schoolwork for almost a month. Texas athletics, however, continued to make headlines while the rest of the student body was catching up on...

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Longhorns nearly blow 23-point lead, hang on for win against Oklahoma State

Jacob Martella January 17, 2016

Junior guard Isaiah Taylor stepped to the free-throw line with Texas holding just a three-point lead. The Longhorns had led by as many as 23 points 15 minutes prior, but cold shooting allowed Oklahoma...

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