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The Texas Longhorns basketball program is fresh off a stunning Elite Eight run with Rodney Terry taking over midseason. Afterward, Terry became the new head coach and lost the interim tag at Texas. They also worked wonders in the portal, including landing Oral Roberts transfer Max Abmas. Now, they are active in recruiting and offered […]

The summer is here, but the college basketball transfer portal season has yet to stop. Now, Rodney Terry and the Texas Longhorns basketball program have added UCF grad transfer Ithiel Horton, per Joe Tipton of On3. ‘Former UCF guard Ithiel Horton has committed to Texas, he told On3. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound graduate transfer averaged 12.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.6 […]

After an impressive run to the Elite Eight in March Madness, Texas basketball has added an intriguing talent to their squad ahead of the upcoming season. Per 247 Sports, The Longhorns have secured the signature of former Kansas Jayhawks commit Chris Johnson, one of the top players in the state and currently a four-star recruit. […]

The Texas Longhorns are getting back a key piece of their 2022-23 season member for at least another year. That’s after former four-star prospect Tyrese Hunter announced his decision to forego his NBA Draft plans and return to Austin to continue playing for Texas basketball. Hunter made the announcement to “run that back” via his […]

The recent Texas basketball transfer, Max Abmas, had words for his supporters as he goes to the Big 12 conference. “I’m big on controlling what you can control. I know I can control my work ethic, [and] how much time I put in the gym. That way, when the lights come on, I can go […]

The Texas Longhorns had a pretty successful season after preseason turmoil that saw the firing of head coach Rick Beard. Assistant coach Rodney Terry took over and guided the Longhorns to a very good regular season and an Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament. They got some good news this week when Dylan Disu […]

Texas basketball forward Dylan Disu announced he would return for another season with the program in a series of Sunday social media posts. “The show goes on,” he wrote in a Sunday Instagram post. A former 4-star recruit out of Pflugerville, Texas, Dylan Disu initially chose to commit to the Vanderbilt Commodores over offers from Illinois, Georgia Tech, […]

In his legendary four year career at Oral Roberts, powerhouse point guard Max Abmas left no doubt that he’s a certified bucket. Across his final three seasons with the Golden Eagles, Abmas cemented himself as one of the greatest shooters in college basketball history, averaging 23.0 points and nailing nearly 40 percent of his 9.2 […]

Five-star combo guard A.J. Johnson has decommitted from the Texas Longhorns men’s basketball program and will sign with the NBL’s Illawarra Hawks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnaroski and Jonathan Givony. Johnson currently plays for the Southern California Academy in Castaic, CA. The 6-foot-5, 160-pound Johnson spoke to Eric Bossi of 247 Sports about his decision […]

Texas basketball commit A.J. Johnson de-committed from the Longhorns and signed a contract with the Illawarra Hawks of Australia’s National Basketball League, according to a Thursday article from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski and ESPN Draft analyst Jonathan Givony. AJ Johnson is the highest-profile American prospect to join the NBL’s Next Stars program since Charlotte […]

The Texas Longhorns will be run by Rodney Terry for the foreseeable future after an incredible job of steering Texas basketball to a deep run in the 2023 NCAA tournament. Terry took over as the interim head coach of Texas basketball after the school fired Chris Beard back in January, and did not just keep […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, arguably the most popular player coming out of Texas basketball, didn’t hide his delight after it was reported that the Longhorns are keeping Rodney Terry as head coach for the long haul. Terry took over from Chris Beard following his December arrest and January firing, serving as the interim head […]

It appears that the Texas Longhorns are on the verge of rewarding Rodney Terry with the full-time gig as head coach of the school’s basketball program, sources tell Chip Brown of 247 Sports. “Rodney Terry, who led Texas to a Big 12 Tournament title and the Elite Eight after taking over for dismissed head coach […]

Even though they fell short of reaching their goals in the 2023 NCAA tournament, what the Texas Longhorns have accomplished in the 2022-23 college basketball season is worthy of respect, to say the least. It also speaks volumes about the coaching abilities of Rodney Terry, who stepped into the role of interim Texas basketball head […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant took to Twitter to share a message to his alma mater in Texas basketball after they fell in the Elite Eight on Sunday. “Great season @TexasMBB,” Durant wrote. “….we love y’all boys, thanks for a memorable year!!!” A former five-star recruit out of Montrose Christian School in Rockville, Maryland, Durant passed up […]

Forward Dylan Disu, Texas basketball’s fifth-leading scorer and their breakout March Madness star, will miss their Elite Eight tilt against the Miami Hurricanes because of a foot injury. One of the key players for Texas basketball throughout the year, Disu played just two minutes against Xavier in the Sweet 16 after he suffered a bone […]

We return with our second installment of today’s March Madness Elite Eight odds, prediction, and pick series from the NCAA Tournament’s West Region. The 5-seed Miami Hurricanes (28-7) will square off against the 2-seed Texas Longhorns (29-8). With a short spread, this is shaping up to be an instant classic! Check out our March Madness […]

With the shocking elimination of both Alabama and Houston on Friday in March Madness Sweet 16 play, No. 2 Texas is the highest seed remaining. Texas easily dispatched Xavier in their Sweet 16 matchup and showed why they should have been considered one of the favorites to win the national championship and probably should have […]

The Miami Hurricanes have made it to the Elite Eight for the second time during head coach Jim Larranaga’s tenure and have as good a chance as any to make it to the Final Four. As they prepare to face off against the Texas Longhorns, led by senior guard Marcus Carr, the Hurricanes will need […]

March Madness doesn’t just transform little-known schools into legends, it can also make stars out of starters, like it’s done for Texas Longhorns senior forward Dylan Disu. Unfortunately, the NCAA Tournament also strings together games in such a way that a player like Disu could miss not just his teams Sweet 16 matchup against the […]

As Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant continues to recover from his ankle injury, it is clear he is using his time wisely: by watching Texas basketball of course! Durant has been supportive of his former collegiate team throughout the NCAA Tournament, often tweeting about the Texas Longhorns and their games as they stay alive in […]

Texas basketball is currently in the midst of a battle with Xavier in the March Madness Sweet 16, but they will need to get by without one of their best players. Dylan Disu, who has been balling ever since the Big 12 Tournament, is on the bench in a walking boot after feeling discomfort prior […]

The No. 3 seed Xavier Musketeers (27-9) face the No. 2 seed Texas Longhorns (28-8) in the Sweet Sixteen! Action tips off at 9:45 p.m. ET. Below we continue our March Madness odds series with a Xavier-Texas prediction, pick, and how to watch. Xavier squeaked out a win over Kennesaw State before dismantling Pitt in […]

March Madness took on a new meaning as things got heated in the handshake line between Louisville and Texas players after the Cardinals’ 73-51 second-round win over the Longhorns Monday night. I don't know what was said here. But here is Hailey Van Lith going through the handshake line with Texas. Sonya Morris was first […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant couldn’t be prouder of Texas basketball after the team moved on to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a crucial win over Penn State in the Round of 32. The no. 2 Longhorns didn’t fall victim to the string of March Madness upsets that have happened so far, […]

Texas has advanced to the second weekend of March Madness, and head coach Rodney Terry gives all of the credit to his players. After beating Penn State 71-66 to earn a spot in the Sweet 16, Terry explained what the win meant for the entire Texas basketball program. “Just a lot of emotion for this […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions take on the Texas Longhorns. Our March Madness odds series has our Penn State Texas prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Penn State Texas. The Texas A&M Aggies lost just four games against the SEC all season long. A&M held up really well in a conference with Alabama, […]

During his freshman season in 2021, guard Tyrese Hunter bursts onto the scene in the Iowa State backcourt. The former four-star recruit played a crucial role for the Cyclones. Tyrese Hunter appeared in 35 games during his freshman season. He finished the campaign averaging 11 PPG, 2 SPG, 3.5 RPG, and 4.9 APG. Following his […]

The No. 15 seed Colgate Raiders (26-8) face the No. 2 seed Texas Longhorns (26-8) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Action tips off at 7:25 p.m. ET. Below we continue our March Madness odds series with a Colgate-Texas prediction, pick, and how to watch. Colgate has lost just a single game since […]

The Texas Longhorns basketball team has been without one of their key players recently in fifth-year forward Timmy Allen. Allen suffered a recent leg injury and was sidelined for the duration of the Big 12 Tournament. It didn’t appear to be too much of an issue as Texas made it all the way through to […]

Two heavyweight blue bloods square off in the Big 12 Championship Game as the Texas Longhorns duel it out with the Kansas Jayhawks. Join us for our Big 12 Tournament odds series where our Texas-Kansas prediction and pick will be revealed. The Longhorns are fresh off a resounding 66-60 win over TCU in which they overcame […]

A battle between two Lone Star members of the Big 12 is headline news on this Friday as the TCU Horned Frogs and Texas Longhorns go head-to-head in Kansas City with a chance at the conference final on the line. Join us for our Big 12 Tournament odds series where our TCU-Texas prediction and pick will […]

The Big 12 Tournament is in full swing as an automatic bid to the big dance starting next week is on the line! Join us for our college basketball odds series where our Big 12 Tournament prediction and pick will be revealed. The defending national champion  Jayhawks currently have the best odds to take home the […]

The Oklahoma State Cowboys take on the Texas Longhorns. Our Big 12 Tournament odds series has our Oklahoma State Texas prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Oklahoma State Texas. This game is a must-win for Oklahoma State if it wants to make the NCAA Tournament. The Cowboys took care of Oklahoma in Wednesday’s […]

Not even six months removed from getting fired from the University of Texas for being arrested for domestic violence, Chris Beard is in line to become the new Ole Miss head coach to replace the recently fired Kermit Davis. Beard and the Rebels are nearing an agreement, per Stadium’s Jeff Goodman and ESPN’s Pete Thamel […]

A premier top-ten showdown between two of the Big 12’s best will clash on the hardwood as the third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks take on the ninth-ranked Texas Longhorns. Join us for our college basketball odds series where our Kansas-Texas prediction and pick will be revealed. There’s a legitimate chance that the defending champs from last season has […]

The Texas Longhorns take on the TCU Horned Frogs. Our college basketball odds series has our Texas-TCU prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Texas TCU. The Kansas Jayhawks have earned at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season championship for the 17th time in 20 season under coach Bill Self, an absolutely […]

The Iowa State Cyclones take on the Texas Longhorns. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Iowa State Texas prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Iowa State Texas. The Big 12 continues to eat nearly everyone in the conference. It is so noticeably difficult to consistently win in the Big 12, […]

The felony domestic violence case against former Texas men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard has been dropped by Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza. Beard was arrested in December and suspended without pay by Texas after it was alleged that he assaulted a woman that was unnamed at the time. Randi Trew, Beard’s fiancée, later […]