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Taylor taking strong mentality to NBA

Akshay Mirchandani May 6, 2016

Isaiah Taylor didn’t get it.  The then-skinny, long haired guard in high school couldn’t fathom why he was near the bottom of recruiting boards. Or why no one would give him a look.  Three...

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Cory Joseph triumphs in battle of Longhorns

Steve Helwick May 3, 2016

When two Longhorns met in a decisive Game 7 in the NBA Playoffs, it was inevitable that one would continue the quest for a title and one would go home. That was the scenario during Sunday night’s...

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Two All-Star Longhorns to clash in NBA Playoffs

Steve Helwick April 26, 2016

The first matchup of the second round of the NBA Playoffs is set — a showdown between former Longhorns. 2016 All-Stars Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge will clash in a best-of-seven series to...

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Isaiah Taylor hires agent, officially forgoes senior season

Jacob Martella April 21, 2016

Editor's note: This story has been updated since its original publication. What appeared to be a game-winning shot in the NCAA tournament turned out to be the last bucket of a three-year career...

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Playoff Update: Avery Bradley doubtful with hamstring injury

Steve Helwick April 19, 2016

The Boston Celtics had been trailing the entire game. After Jae Crowder drilled a 3-pointer from the corner with 6:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, they finally had something to cheer about. Seven seconds...

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Column: Isaiah Taylor is not ready for NBA play

Akshay Mirchandani April 13, 2016

If Isaiah Taylor indeed goes through with his NBA dreams, his final game in a Texas jersey will be one where Texas lost on a half-court buzzer beater.  It doesn’t have to end that way,...

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Six Longhorns set to compete in the NBA Playoffs

Steve Helwick April 12, 2016

Six former Longhorns are among the 240 players participating in the NBA Playoffs and hoping to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy this June. The playoffs commence on Saturday, April 16. Of the six...

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Jordan Hamilton is on a path back to the NBA

Steve Helwick April 5, 2016

You never know when your number will be called. Months ago, former Texas Longhorns small forward Jordan Hamilton was playing professional basketball in Volgograd, Russia. The NBA and the NBA Developmental...

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Despite disappointing tournament run, seniors believe in head coach Shaka Smart

Jacob Martella March 23, 2016

The subdued and desolate Texas locker room in the wee hours of Saturday after the last-second loss to Northern Iowa was a long way away from the loud and positive practices.  A long way away from...

LaMarcus Aldridge has emerged as a Spur

Steve Helwick March 22, 2016

Five points, three rebounds, and a 30-point loss. LaMarcus Aldridge received a lot of criticism for that weak performance against the defending NBA champions Golden State Warriors on Jan. 25. Playing...

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Smart, Texas must forget about loss, move to future

Akshay Mirchandani March 22, 2016

The Longhorns won’t get over what happened Friday night, at least not in the immediate future. The half-court heave that sent Northern Iowa to the round of 32 and broke Texas’ hearts will...

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Jesperson’s prayer ends Longhorns’ hopes of long tournament run

Jacob Martella March 19, 2016

OKLAHOMA CITY — Just like that, the Longhorns’ time in the NCAA tournament was over. Junior guard Isaiah Taylor tied the game at 72 with 2.7 seconds left to play and with Northern Iowa...

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