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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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Texas falls to Michigan 79-65 in NCAA Tournament to end its season

Garrett Callahan March 22, 2014

Even with effort and aggressiveness on the offensive board, Texas wasn’t able to secure a date in the Sweet 16 despite winning its opening game in the NCAA Tournament. The Longhorns took on Michigan...

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Ridley’s buzzer-beater vaults Texas past Arizona State

Stefan Scrafield March 21, 2014

Just when it looked like a Jonathan Holmes air ball had Texas and Arizona State bound for overtime, sophomore center Cameron Ridley picked up the loose ball, looked toward the rim and put up a prayer. The...

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Texas ready to face Arizona State in NCAA tournament

Garrett Callahan March 20, 2014

After missing the NCAA tournament last season for the first time under head coach Rick Barnes, No. 7-seeded Texas is set to face No. 10-seeded Arizona State in the Midwest region of the tournament Thursday...

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UT basketball game in China expected to expand Longhorn brand

Leila Ruiz March 20, 2014

With the UT men’s basketball team scheduled to head overseas to play a regular season game in China in 2015 against the University of Washington, UT officials said they hope to strengthen and expand...

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