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Walker withdraws from University

Evan Berkowitz October 10, 2014

Sophomore guard Martez Walker has withdrawn from the University, the school confirmed Thursday.  According to an arrest affidavit, Walker was charged with assault on Sept. 12 after he was accused...

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Where are they now: Texas guard Terrence Rencher

Evan Berkowitz October 8, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is part of a weekly series looking back at past Texas athletes and where they are now. This week features former men’s basketball shooting guard Terrence Rencher, who played...

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Numbers say Texas needs improvement to contend

Peter Sblendorio September 16, 2014

Texas men’s basketball was one of the biggest surprise teams last season. After posting a disappointing 16-18 record during the 2012-2013 campaign, the Longhorns rallied behind a cast of talented...

LISTEN: Department of Mexican American Studies established, MOOC completion rates remain low

Madlin Mekelburg and Anthony Green September 15, 2014

In this podcast, Anthony Green and Madlin Mekelburg discuss the suspension of sophomore basketball guard Martez Walker, the Departmentalization of the Center for Mexican American Studies and "Thread"...

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Basketball guard Martez Walker suspended after alleged assault

Natalie Sullivan September 12, 2014

Basketball head coach Rick Barnes suspended sophomore guard Martez Walker from the team early Friday morning for an alleged assault with injury, according to a statement released by the Texas basketball...

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Longtime SID Bill Little steps away after decades of service

Garrett Callahan August 29, 2014

Seven years ago, Bill Little, special assistant to the head football coach for communication, made a promise to then-athletic director DeLoss Dodds and head football coach Mack Brown. The longtime sports...

Top freshmen to watch in 2014

Nick Castillo August 25, 2014

Myles Turner: men’s basketball, forward When McDonald’s All-American Myles Turner put on a burnt orange bucket hat, signaling that he would sign a letter of intent to play for the Longhorns,...

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Expectations high as Texas builds on 2013 success

Evan Berkowitz August 25, 2014

For the first time in four years, there is optimism, hope and hype surrounding Texas basketball. The team is coming off its first NCAA tournament win since 2011, and instead of promptly losing eight...

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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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