The Daily Texan

Head to Head in Big 12: Kansas

By David West Jr. - Updated on December 4, 2019 at 11:43 pm

The Big 12 conference has produced some of the most dominant talent to ever grace the NBA hardwood. With current big names like Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid to the more household names such as Wilt Chamberlain and Paul Pierce, the Big 12’s contribution to the NBA is irrefutable.
Durant, Hayes key dominoes in NBA offseason

By Donnavan Smoot - Updated on June 17, 2019 at 11:50 pm

Days after the NBA Finals concluded and days leading into the NBA Draft, Longhorns are serving as focal points in the NBA’s landscape for the present and
the future.
Spieth, former Longhorns continue to struggle at U.S. Open

By Cameron Parker - Updated on June 17, 2019 at 11:41 pm

As another major comes and goes, Jordan Spieth’s drought continues
Omenihu, Boyd drafted, others sign with NFL teams

By Keshav Prathivadi - Updated on April 28, 2019 at 11:27 pm

Most National Football League prospects spend the weekend of the NFL Draft glued to their televisions, anxiously awaiting a phone call from an NFL suitor. Defensive back Kris Boyd found himself throwing a football in his backyard when the Minnesota area code popped up on his phone.
Longhorns in the NBA: Augustin, Allen headed home

By Abhishek Mukund - Updated on April 24, 2019 at 10:21 pm

The first round of the NBA playoffs are wrapping up this week. Let’s take a look at some Texas alumni who find themselves heading home at the conclusion of the first round.
Durant gets ejected, Augustin and Magic pull off upset

By Abhishek Mukund - Updated on April 18, 2019 at 12:18 am

For a guy that is surrounded by All-Stars and has a clear path to the NBA Finals, former Texas forward Kevin Durant has been carrying a lot of controversy this season.
Longhorns in the NBA: Texas alums prepare for NBA playoffs

By Abhishek Mukund - Updated on April 11, 2019 at 12:06 am

The 73rd NBA regular season wrapped up Wednesday night. Let’s take a look at the Longhorn alumni whose seasons didn’t come to an end.
Longhorns in NFL find new deals in free agency

By Kirk von Kreisler - Updated on April 9, 2019 at 12:25 am

Now that draft month has officially commenced and free agency starts to take a backseat, we can review the new deals signed by former Longhorns in the NFL.
Aldridge carrying Spurs into the playoffs

By Abhishek Mukund - Updated on April 4, 2019 at 12:03 am

A little over a week remains of the NBA season. The offseason will begin immediately for the 14 teams who failed to make the playoffs. LeBron James, after making eight consecutive NBA finals, finds himself on one of those teams. The remaining 16 teams will begin the playoffs a few days later, despite almost everyone agreeing that the Warriors will be the eventual champions a month later. Why are we doing this again?
Uncertain NFL futures drive Longhorns on Texas Pro Day

By Ross Burkhart - Updated on March 27, 2019 at 11:56 pm

Hordes of NFL scouts flocked to Longhorn standouts Charles Omenihu and Lil’Jordan Humphrey during Texas’ Pro Day held Wednesday. But in the background, many participants used the opportunity to get any scout’s attention at all.