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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Basketball

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Dynamic front-court, experience among reasons Texas should be better

Peter Sblendorio August 25, 2014

For all that Texas did right last year throughout its surprising 2013-2014 campaign, several key factors held the Longhorns back from climbing the ranking boards and joining the nation’s elite. The...

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Barnes, Garrido receive contract extensions

Evan Berkowitz August 25, 2014

After bounce back years for men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes and baseball head coach Augie Garrido, the two were awarded two-year contract extensions Thursday from the Board of Regents. Ten...

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Big 12 rebrands itself heading into 2014 football season

Nick Castillo July 21, 2014

The Big 12 conference has given itself a new look featuring a more modern logo and a new slogan: "One True Champion." With the lack of a conference championship game, the Big 12 has made...

Column: Turnaround of men’s basketball program leads to Myles Turner commitment

Jori Epstein May 1, 2014

When Texas hit a bump in the road in the 2012-13 season, it needed to rebuild its chemistry, its school confidence and its recruiting program. The Longhorns went from losing in the first round in the lowly...

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Five-star basketball recruit Myles Turner commits to Texas

Daily Texan Staff April 30, 2014

Myles Turner, the No. 2 ranked basketball recruit in the country according to ESPN, announced that he will attend The University of Texas to play basketball for Rick Barnes and the Longhorns, on Wednesday. “There...

Former Longhorns shining in the NBA Playoffs

Garrett Callahan April 29, 2014

It’s no secret that Texas is considered more of a football school than a basketball school. But, while the Longhorns have produced many NFL stars, they have also started the careers of multiple NBA...

Poona Ford letting his performance do the talking for him

Drew Lieberman April 29, 2014

When he first heard that ESPNU wanted to feature ESPN Top-300 defensive tackle Poona Ford’s college announcement on National Signing Day, Hilton Head (S.C.) head coach B.J. Payne thought there was...

Why five-star recruit Myles Turner should not choose Texas

Evan Berkowitz April 23, 2014

Basketball fans dream about walking through the tunnels at Allen Fieldhouse or hitting a buzzer-beater against North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium. But not many imagine hitting a game-winning shot...

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Column: The key to Texas’ ‘One Shining Moment’

Jori Epstein April 10, 2014

There are few things more exciting than watching David Barrett’s rendition of “One Shining Moment” each April. It’s a moment many fans miss if they dare switch off the television...

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Barnes proving worth despite tournament woes

David Leffler March 28, 2014

This season, Rick Barnes proved why he is the most decorated basketball coach to pass through Texas, earning his fourth Big 12 Coach of the Year honor since arriving in Austin in 1998. But once again,...

Big 12 Blog: NCAA Tournament Previw

Mark Roberson March 27, 2014

Seven Big 12 teams began this year’s NCAA Tournament and now only two remain; the Baylor Bears and Iowa State Cyclones have each punched a ticket to the Sweet Sixteen. Baylor, after an upset win...

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Men’s basketball falls, but program future is bright

Chris Hummer March 24, 2014

Michigan manhandled the Longhorns in a 79-65 loss during the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, but the team can still fly home from Milwaukee, Wis., with a few ounces of moxie intact. After...

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