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Shaka Smart discusses upcoming season at Student Government meeting

Akshay Mirchandani October 28, 2015

Head coach Shaka Smart stressed establishing a relationship with the student body when he spoke at the UT Student Government meeting Tuesday night. Smart asked whether there is anything he can do as...

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Orange-White scrimmage gives first look at Texas hoops

Jacob Martella October 22, 2015

A little bit of Kansas' Allen Fieldhouse in Austin. That’s how senior guard Demarcus Holland described Wednesday night. A near capacity crowd of 3,129 huddled into Gregory Gym for...

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Five things to look for at Texas’ intrasquad scrimmage

Akshay Mirchandani October 21, 2015

The Longhorns will hold an intrasquad scrimmage Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Gregory Gym. Here are five things to look for when Texas takes the court: 1. Excitement to play: Smart talked about the scrimmage...

UT alumnus LaMarcus Aldridge will play under new system in his old home as he joins San Antonio Spurs

Steve Helwick October 16, 2015

The 2015 offseason was a hectic one for All-NBA power forward and former Texas Longhorn LaMarcus Aldridge. After spending his first nine years in the league with the Portland Trail Blazers, Aldridge...

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Energy, excitement evident at men’s basketball practice

Akshay Mirchandani October 14, 2015

With just a month left until the season starts, men’s basketball head coach Shaka Smart addressed the media following Tuesday’s practice. Here are five takeaways from his first comments of...

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Longhorns continue to prepare with month left until season begins

Jacob Martella October 14, 2015

Head coach Shaka Smart stood at the center of the practice gym at Cooley Pavilion. In front of and behind him, the guards worked on quick passing and outside shooting. On a side court, the centers worked...

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Eddie Hall’s road to basketball walk-on tryouts filled with bumps, detours

Jacob Martella September 30, 2015

When Eddie Hall showed up to Cooley Pavilion early Tuesday morning, he expected an intense workout. He watched some film of head coach Shaka Smart’s defense — which is similar to what Hall...

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Regents approve Patterson’s settlement

Jacob Martella and Matthew Adams September 24, 2015

The UT System Board of Regents unanimously approved Thursday a settlement for former athletic director Steve Patterson’s resignation. The details of the resignation are not yet available, but...

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Fenves introduces Mike Perrin as interim athletic director

Jacob Martella September 16, 2015

New interim athletic director Mike Perrin remembers the very reason he came to Texas in the first place. In 1964, Perrin attended a football practice. The electricity of the team, then led by legendary...

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Ten years later, senior guard Javan Felix reflects on Katrina evacuation

Jori Epstein August 28, 2015

When senior guard Javan Felix evacuated New Orleans, he and his family left nearly everything behind. Felix, then 11, brought just three sets of clothes. “We left under the assumption that it...

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From Shanghai to Lawrence, Kansas, Longhorns face long road to Big 12 title

Akshay Mirchandani August 27, 2015

Earlier this month, the Big 12 released the men’s basketball schedule for the 2015–2016 season. With the full slate out, it’s time to break down who might pose the biggest challenges...

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Tickets go on sale for Longhorns’ opener in China

Jacob Martella August 26, 2015

For those adventurous enough to make the over 17-hour journey, tickets for the Longhorns’ men’s basketball season opener against Washington in Shanghai, China, are now on sale, thePac-12 announced...

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