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He’s got a Tasmanian devil kind of spirit: What Texas basketball is adding in UCF grad transfer Ithiel Horton

‘He’s got a Tasmanian devil kind of spirit’: What Texas basketball is adding in UCF grad transfer Ithiel Horton

JT Bowen, General Sports Reporter July 17, 2023

Texas basketball turned some heads recently with the addition of University of Central Florida wing Ithiel Horton, as first reported by Joe Tipton of On3. Following a flurry of transfers at the start of...

Three Longhorns sign to the NBA after 2023 Draft

Three Longhorns sign to the NBA after 2023 Draft

Emma Hutchinson and Evan Vieth June 26, 2023

As many Texas basketball fans tuned into Thursday night’s NBA Draft, the suspense of hearing a familiar name turned into disappointment as 60 athletes were called to the stage, none of them bearing a...

As Texas basketball loses recruits, transfer Max Abmas brings promise

As Texas basketball loses recruits, transfer Max Abmas brings promise

JT Bowen, General Sports Reporter June 25, 2023

Coming off the heels of a tumultuous 2022-23 season, Texas basketball will sport a totally new look in the first full year of the Rodney Terry era. While Terry did an admirable job in not only steering...

Women’s basketball signee Madison Booker shows talents as McDonald’s All-American

Women’s basketball signee Madison Booker shows talents as McDonald’s All-American

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter June 5, 2023

While the Texas women’s basketball signee has not yet made her way to the Forty Acres, Madison Booker has proved herself as a force to be reckoned with against other incoming freshmen. The No. 12-ranked...

Texas running back Roschon Johnson drafted by the Chicago Bears with the No. 115 overall pick

Texas running back Roschon Johnson drafted by the Chicago Bears with the No. 115 overall pick

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter April 29, 2023

Four-year Texas running back Roschon Johnson will be headed to Chicago to play for the Bears as he was drafted during the fourth round of picks. Johnson was a Campbell Trophy semifinalist for the 2022...

5-star recruit Ron Holland decommits from Texas

5-star recruit Ron Holland decommits from Texas

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 28, 2023

Texas signee and five-star recruit Ron Holland has decommitted from Texas and requested a release from his National Letter of Intent, per his social media Friday. Holland is opening his recruitment and...

Former Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas transfers to Texas

Former Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas transfers to Texas

Christina Huang, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

Former Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas announced his commitment to Texas for the 2023-2024 season on Tuesday evening. In his last season at Oral Roberts, Abmas averaged 21.9 points on 43.6% shooting from...

Former Virginia center Kadin Shedrick commits to Texas

Former Virginia center Kadin Shedrick commits to Texas

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 24, 2023

Former Virginia forward/center Kadin Shedrick is transferring to Texas, per his social media Sunday. Shedrick, a redshirt junior from Holly Springs, North Carolina, averaged 6.2 points and 3.8 rebounds...

Dylan Disu returns to Texas for fifth season

Dylan Disu returns to Texas for fifth season

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 23, 2023

Senior forward Dylan Disu will return to Texas for the 2023-24 season, per his social media Sunday. Disu, who transferred to Texas after two years at Vanderbilt, is using his bonus year of eligibility...

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5-star recruit AJ Johnson decommits from Texas, turns pro in Australia

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 13, 2023

Texas signee and five-star recruit AJ Johnson has decommitted from Texas and is headed to the Illawarra Hawks in Australia's NBL, per ESPN/DraftExpress. Johnson is the No. 18 recruit in the 2023 class,...

Texas freshman forward Dillon Mitchell declares for NBA Draft, maintains collegiate eligibility

Texas freshman forward Dillon Mitchell declares for NBA Draft, maintains collegiate eligibility

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 12, 2023

Texas freshman forward Dillon Mitchell is entering the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, per his social media. Mitchell started all of Texas' 38 games this season as the Longhorns...

Texas guard Shaylee Gonzales attempts a layup against Texas Tech at the Moody Center on Feb. 8, 2022. Texas defeated Texas Tech 80-71.

Transfer graduate guard Shaylee Gonzales set to return for another season after first year success

Lia Hoang, General Sports Reporter April 11, 2023

Transfer graduate guard Shaylee Gonzales’ presence on the court made a big difference this basketball season for Texas, leading the team to a Big 12 Championship title and an appearance in the NCAA tournament.  Before...

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