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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor

Mantra is currently the Spring 2023 Managing Editor. He's previously been an Associate Managing Editor, Copy Desk Chief, and Associate Copy Desk Chief. Every once in a while, he'll write a sports story. In addition to editing constantly, he's a Plan II, finance and geography junior. Mantra is the #1 fan of Jon Rothstein at the Texan.

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5-star recruit Ron Holland decommits from Texas

5-star recruit Ron Holland decommits from Texas

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 28, 2023

Texas signee and five-star recruit Ron Holland has decommitted from Texas and requested a release from his National Letter of Intent, per his social media Friday. Holland is opening his recruitment and...

Former Virginia center Kadin Shedrick commits to Texas

Former Virginia center Kadin Shedrick commits to Texas

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 24, 2023

Former Virginia forward/center Kadin Shedrick is transferring to Texas, per his social media Sunday. Shedrick, a redshirt junior from Holly Springs, North Carolina, averaged 6.2 points and 3.8 rebounds...

Dylan Disu returns to Texas for fifth season

Dylan Disu returns to Texas for fifth season

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 23, 2023

Senior forward Dylan Disu will return to Texas for the 2023-24 season, per his social media Sunday. Disu, who transferred to Texas after two years at Vanderbilt, is using his bonus year of eligibility...

Managing editor may not have been a journalism major, was still pretty damn good at this

Managing editor may not have been a journalism major, was still pretty damn good at this

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 21, 2023

When I stare into the sun and reflect on my time at the Texan, I picture a scrapbook. Not one of those unserious handheld ones, but a full coffee table spread. Pictures, essays, newspaper clippings and...

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5-star recruit AJ Johnson decommits from Texas, turns pro in Australia

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 13, 2023

Texas signee and five-star recruit AJ Johnson has decommitted from Texas and is headed to the Illawarra Hawks in Australia's NBL, per ESPN/DraftExpress. Johnson is the No. 18 recruit in the 2023 class,...

Texas freshman forward Dillon Mitchell declares for NBA Draft, maintains collegiate eligibility

Texas freshman forward Dillon Mitchell declares for NBA Draft, maintains collegiate eligibility

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 12, 2023

Texas freshman forward Dillon Mitchell is entering the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, per his social media. Mitchell started all of Texas' 38 games this season as the Longhorns...

Sophomore Tyrese Hunter advances down the court while dribbling during a game against UT El Paso on Nov. 07, 2022. The Longhorns won 72-57.

Tyrese Hunter declares for NBA draft, maintains collegiate eligibility

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 31, 2023

Sophomore guard Tyrese Hunter has declared for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, per Hunter’s social media accounts.  This season, Hunter started all 38 of Texas’ games en...

Letter from the Editors: Texas Cowboys ad

Dear readers, Page eight of the Texan's March 24 issue features a Texas Cowboys recruitment ad. While it was originally planned to run in Tuesday’s paper, we — The Daily Texan’s editors — objected....

Interim head coach Rodney Terry yells at his basketball players on Jan. 11, 2023 at the Moody Center.

Faith, father’s memory and keeping it light: How Rodney Terry’s calm demeanor powered Texas to the Sweet Sixteen

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 20, 2023

Rodney Terry didn’t worry about Penn State.  But don’t confuse a lack of worry for a lack of respect: Terry starts every press conference, win or lose, by stressing his respect and admiration for...

Timmy Allen does the little things that allow everyone else to shine

Timmy Allen does the little things that allow everyone else to shine

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 18, 2023

Timmy Allen is always doing something to help the cause. For much of the last two years, he’s been one of the Horns’ primary scoring options. Allen’s role may look a little different recently —...

By the numbers: Previewing No. 2-seed Texas’ matchup with No. 10-seed Penn State

By the numbers: Previewing No. 2-seed Texas’ matchup with No. 10-seed Penn State

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 18, 2023

After defeating No. 15-seed Colgate on Thursday, Rodney Terry’s Texas turns its attention to No. 10-seed Penn State in a second round matchup Saturday evening. The Nittany Lions cruised past No. 7-seed...

Three point shooting, Sir’Jabari Rice key as No. 2-seed Texas defeats No. 15-seed Colgate, 81-61

Three point shooting, Sir’Jabari Rice key as No. 2-seed Texas defeats No. 15-seed Colgate, 81-61

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 16, 2023

Rodney Terry starts every practice by reminding his team that it’s a great day to be alive. On Thursday, it was an especially great day for Texas men’s basketball to remain alive as the Horns moved...

Junior Forward, Brock Cunningham, attempts a 3 point shot while being blocked by a Baylor basketball player. Texas played Baylor at Ferrell Stadium on February 12th, 2022.

‘We’re not looking past anybody’: No. 2-seed Texas focused on No. 15-seed Colgate, avoiding early upset

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 15, 2023

As Big 12 Tournament champions, Texas men’s basketball enters March Madness with a No. 2-seed and high expectations. The Horns aren’t letting themselves think too far ahead though, with single-minded...

Three point prowess, balanced scoring and experience: Previewing No. 2-seed Texas’ first round matchup with No. 15-seed Colgate

Three point prowess, balanced scoring and experience: Previewing No. 2-seed Texas’ first round matchup with No. 15-seed Colgate

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 14, 2023

After winning the Big 12 Tournament, Rodney Terry’s Longhorns earned a No.2-seed in the NCAA Tournament and a first-round date with No.15-seed Colgate. Texas will face the Patriot League champion at...

Texas head basketball coach Chris Beard leaves the court for halftime during a game against UTRGV on Dec. 3, 2021.

Ole Miss’ hire of former Texas head coach Chris Beard sends concerning message

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 13, 2023

Why does Ole Miss think Chris Beard is fit to be its head coach when Texas fired him with cause less than three months ago?  The University of Mississippi announced Monday that the former Texas head...

Former Texas seniors show bright side of transfer portal

Former Texas seniors show bright side of transfer portal

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 10, 2023

Courtney Ramey A four year starter at Texas, Ramey was the Longhorns’ biggest departure in last year’s transfer portal. After a standout career in Austin, Ramey is now a graduate guard for No. 8...

Disu stands out in No. 8 Texas' 81-72 loss at No. 9 Baylor

Disu stands out in No. 8 Texas’ 81-72 loss at No. 9 Baylor

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor February 27, 2023

Dylan Disu’s 24 points in No. 8 Texas’ loss at No. 9 Baylor was a career high in burnt orange for the senior forward. Though Baylor kept Texas at arms length for the majority of the second half in...

Setting the pace: Iowa State transfer Tyrese Hunter sees hard work pay off in No. 8 Texas’ 72-54 win over No. 23 Cyclones

Setting the pace: Iowa State transfer Tyrese Hunter sees hard work pay off in No. 8 Texas’ 72-54 win over No. 23 Cyclones

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor February 23, 2023

When Tyrese Hunter entered the transfer portal at the end of the 2021-22 season, the Big 12 Freshman of the Year was a consensus top-5 transfer in the country and a two-way stalwart. After a dip in his...

Balanced scoring, experience, Sir’Jabari Rice stepping up: familiar themes help Texas see off Oklahoma

Balanced scoring, experience, Sir’Jabari Rice stepping up: familiar themes help Texas see off Oklahoma

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor February 18, 2023

Five Texas players — Marcus Carr, Sir’Jabari Rice, Timmy Allen, Brock Cunningham and Dylan Disu — scored in double figures on Saturday, as No. 6 Texas edged past Oklahoma 85-83 in overtime. That...

Guard Sir'Jabari Rice goes in for a layup during the Texas men's basketball game against Texas Tech on Jan. 14, 2023. Texas beat Texas Tech 72-70.

Sir’Jabari Rice and his shot fake are for real

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor January 24, 2023

If there was a national men’s college hoops sixth man of the year award, Texas graduate guard Sir’Jabari Rice would be a serious contender for the theoretical honor. The former New Mexico State Aggie...

Texas head basketball coach Chris Beard leaves the court for halftime during a game against UTRGV on Dec. 3, 2021.

Texas fires Chris Beard, Rodney Terry named interim head coach

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor January 5, 2023

CW: This article contains mentions of interpersonal violence.  Texas has fired men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard, for cause, according to a Jan. 5 statement from Texas Athletics. Interim head...

Texas head basketball coach Chris Beard leaves the court for halftime during a game against UTRGV on Dec. 3, 2021.

Three under-the-radar men’s basketball matchups to look out for

Mantra Dave, Associate Managing Editor October 25, 2022

Texas men’s basketball begins its 2022-23 campaign in less than two weeks when UTEP visits on Nov. 7. While the No. 12 Longhorns have a few high profile matchups on the non-conference schedule, Texas...

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