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Longhorns in the NBA: Guards excel, big men struggle

Henry Corwin November 1, 2017

The 11 active Longhorns in the NBA continued to suit up in league arenas last week, led by the strong play of the former burnt orange guards. Avery Bradley excelled with his new teammates in Detroit, while...

Former Longhorns show signs of resurgence

Donnavan Smoot October 27, 2017

Just as the Longhorns have started slow this season, limping to a 3–4 start, some former Longhorns have struggled in the NFL as well. A few, however, rebounded last week with big performances that...

Former Longhorns shine in opening week of NBA season

Henry Corwin October 26, 2017

While most of the attention for Longhorns in the NBA stems from the yearly accolades collected by All-Stars Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge, there are a number of less-heralded Longhorns who emerge...

Longhorns in the NBA: Season tip-off edition

Henry Corwin October 20, 2017

The 2017-18 NBA season kicked off on Tuesday night with three Longhorns in action. Six more former Texas players began their seasons the night after, and they will look to carve out contributing roles...

Former Longhorn stars look to jumpstart teams

Donnavan Smoot October 12, 2017

As the Longhorns suited up on Saturday to face off against Kansas State in Austin, numerous former Texas players took the field in the NFL. Here’s how four former Longhorns fared in week five. D’Onta...

Frittelli inching closer to goals as he gears up for second major

Trenton Daeschner August 6, 2017

It was around 8:25 a.m. when Dylan Frittelli stepped onto the first tee for the opening round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 20. And the nerves of playing in his very first major had...

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Spieth rallies to win Open Championship

Trenton Daeschner July 24, 2017

It was all unraveling for Jordan Spieth on Sunday at the Open Championship. Walking from the 13th green to the 14th tee box at Royal Birkdale, Spieth had seen his three-shot lead he began the day with...

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Longhorns in the NBA: Former Texas push towards playoffs

Robert Larkin April 6, 2017

With the NBA regular season concluding in the coming days, teams across the NBA will be making their final playoff pushes. Here’s a look at a few former Longhorns who have helped their teams into...

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Johnson hangs on to win third title in a row

Zephyr Melton March 27, 2017

Dustin Johnson holed his three-foot putt on the 18th green of Austin Country Club and lightly fist pumped. He looked relieved.  Yes, he had just claimed the Dell Technologies Match Play title.  And...

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Former Longhorns Spieth, Vegas have followed distinct paths

Trenton Daeschner March 23, 2017

The 13th and 15th greens at Austin Country Club — normally the 4th and 6th greens for members — sit adjacent from one another, with a picturesque view of the 360 Bridge and Lake Austin pervading...

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Longhorns in the NBA: 2016-17 Season Preview

Nick Sauseda October 13, 2016

The NBA season is just around the corner with training camps and preseason underway. There are currently nine former Longhorns in the NBA, and the majority of them will play significant roles for their...

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Ryan Crouser sets Olympic record, wins gold in shot put

Ezra Siegel August 19, 2016

Senior thrower Ryan Crouser became the latest Longhorn to take home a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Thursday. He captured first place and shattered an Olympic record with a 22.52-meter...

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