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Season previews: NBA teams with Texas Longhorns players, part II

Will Korn October 23, 2013

The Denver Nuggets and Toronto Raptors are also home to former Texas Longhorns: forward Jordan Hamilton and guard D.J. Augustin, respectively. Let’s take a look at their upcoming seasons. Denver...

LeBron wears short shorts

Grant Gordon October 22, 2013

Ever since he was little, LeBron James has always counted Julius Erving as one of his biggest idols.  Even though James was only two years old when Dr. J retired, he was always inspired by the...

Making a case for Kevin Durant as 2013-2014 MVP

Will Korn October 9, 2013

With the NBA preseason kicking off over the weekend and the league’s regular season set to begin in three weeks, it’s about time to bring our attention back to one of Texas’ best athletes...

Why Greg Oden still has value in the NBA

Suchith Vuppala October 8, 2013

The old adage, “Offense wins games, but defense wins championships,” resonates within the mindset of most NBA coaches.    Most coaches believe that the foundation of a dynasty...

Eastern Conference preview

Suchith Vuppala October 2, 2013

In the past 40 years, no team has won the NBA Finals for four consecutive seasons. That is the challenge the Miami Heat are currently facing. But after LeBron James mentioned in the Heat’s preseason...

NBA teams choosing to “rebuild” in hopes of high draft picks

Suchith Vuppala September 24, 2013

Ever since the current NBA draft lottery system was implemented in 1985, there have been a sizable number of teams tanking the season in hopes of drafting a franchise savior. This interesting philosophy,...

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Papapetrou signs pro contract, leaves Longhorns

Chris Hummer August 26, 2013

Texas’ leading returning scorer, Ioannis Papapetrou signed a professional contract to play overseas with Olympiacos B.C. last Tuesday, leaving the Longhorns before the start of his sophomore season.  The...

Where did they go? Texas’ 2011 class is down to Holmes

Daily Texan Sports August 26, 2013

Texas’ 2011 recruiting class started six strong and was expected to return the program to prominence. Instead, only one member of the class, Jonathan Holmes, remains at Texas as the group enters...

Myck Kabongo only Longhorn in 2013 NBA Draft

Shay Hoffman June 27, 2013

Myck Kabongo will be the only Longhorn looking to be selected in this year's NBA draft.  The 6' 3" point guard from Toronto, who will be 21-years-old on draft night, was suspended...

Will change in recruiting philosophy provide the wins that Barnes and Texas need moving forward?

Wes Maulsby May 2, 2013

Rick Barnes is changing strategies. After watching nine players leave the program for the NBA before becoming upperclassman, Barnes has decided to go with a different recruiting strategy. The question...

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DeLoss Dodds: Rick Barnes changing culture of basketball program, recruiting more guys that will stick around longer

Christian Corona May 2, 2013

Rick Barnes has made a habit of losing players before they graduate. It’s a habit that, with a change to his recruiting philosophy, he’s hoping to break. Sophomore point guard Myck Kabongo...

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