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Longhorns look for better performance against top-ranked Kentucky

Peter Sblendorio December 5, 2014

No. 6 Texas men’s basketball enters Friday’s matchup against No. 1 Kentucky fresh off its worst offensive performance of the season. The Longhorns shot 30 percent from the field and 18.5...

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Longhorns overcome sloppy offense to beat UT-Arlington

Peter Sblendorio December 3, 2014

The Texas basketball big men dominated the paint on defense all night long. Their performance proved to be just enough to allow the Longhorns to overcome their sloppiest offensive performance of the...

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Notes from Texas’ win against UT-Arlington

Evan Berkowitz December 3, 2014

The men’s basketball team found itself in a close one against a lower-ranked UT-Arlington team but pulled out a 63-53 victory in the end. Freshman forward Myles Turner led the Longhorns with an 18...

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Javan Felix is the only remaining option

Evan Berkowitz December 2, 2014

No. 6 Texas’ greatest assets were supposed to be its depth and 11-man rotation. Head coach Rick Barnes has plenty to choose from in the front court with four rotation players who are at least...

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Jonathan Holmes’ last-second three stuns UConn

Evan Berkowitz November 30, 2014

Down 54-52 to No. 24 UConn with 4.4 seconds left, basketball head coach Rick Barnes drew up a familiar play. Coming off a back screen, senior forward Jonathan Holmes found himself wide open in the corner...

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Turner’s career night helps Longhorns beat Saint Francis

Jacob Martella November 26, 2014

While the Longhorn offense sputtered without its top two point guards at times, freshman forward Myles Turner filled the void. After a solid first half, which saw him put up 11 points and six rebounds,...

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SEC efforts to halt Texas-Texas A&M bowl game detrimental to school spirit

Jori Epstein November 25, 2014

It was already a beautiful day: sunny, 70 degrees and a cool breeze after days of thunderstorms. College Station almost could have been nice. Except that it’s College Station.  On Sunday,...

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No Taylor? No problem.

Peter Sblendorio November 25, 2014

No Taylor? No problem.  At least, that’s what the Texas men’s basketball players are saying right now. The Longhorns acknowledged they’ll miss sophomore point guard Isaiah...

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Column: Longhorns prove they’re among the best after New York City contests

Peter Sblendorio November 24, 2014

The moment you step inside Madison Square Garden for the first time, you get it. Nestled in the heart of New York City, the place is unlike any other. There’s an undeniable buzz that engulfs the...

Isaiah Taylor injury update

Evan Berkowitz November 22, 2014

NEW YORK CITY — Amid swirls of speculation about the status of his injury, sophomore point guard Isaiah Taylor spoke to a few members of the media Friday night reaffirming the uncertainty...

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Longhorns claim 2K Classic Championship at Madison Square Garden

Evan Berkowitz November 22, 2014

NEW YORK CITY — Just over two years ago, Texas basketball was shocked in Maui, Hawaii, by Chaminade, a Division II team. Just the thought of the game brings back bad memories for head coach Rick...

Isaiah Taylor out tonight with injury

Peter Sblendorio November 21, 2014

Sophomore point guard Isaiah Taylor will miss tonight’s game after suffering an injury to his left wrist on Thursday against Iowa. Taylor sustained the injury after receiving a hard foul...

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