Tag: Arterio Morris

Former Texas guard and McDonald’s All-American finds new home

Former Texas and Kansas guard Arterio Morris has a new home.

Arterio Morris, a McDonald’s All-American and one of the top guard prospects in the 2022 recruiting class, will reportedly play the 2024-25 college basketball season at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas.

A 6’3 guard from Dallas, Morris was the second ranked point guard in the 2022 recruiting class when he committed to the Texas Longhorns. He appeared in 38 games for the Longhorns as a freshman, averaging 4.6 points and 1.4 rebounds in just under 12 minutes per game.

Morris ultimately hit the transfer portal and landed at Kansas for the 2023-24 season, despite having a pending misdemeanor assault charge stemming from a reported incident while on campus.

Morris never suited up for the Jayhawks after he was charged last August and dismissed from the team after an incident report detailing an alleged rape that occurred on campus. Prosecutors eventually dropped the charges, citing insufficient evidence.

South Plains has won three NJCAA national championships since 2008, and boasts notable basketball alumni including Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes and 10-year NBA veteran Bo Outlaw.

Report: Texas G Arterio Morris to enter the transfer portal

Arterio Morris is exploring transfer options.

Texas guard Arterio Morris has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Continue reading “Report: Texas G Arterio Morris to enter the transfer portal”

Looking at a potential best-case lineup for Texas basketball next year

Texas could be primed for a massive portal haul. We project a possible lineup for the team.

The Texas Longhorns basketball program could be one player away from a trip back to the Elite Eight. What if I told you that player is a portal transfer from Northern Colorado?

On Thursday night, we learned that Texas had contacted 6-foot-6 Northern Colorado guard Dalton Knecht and shared their interest in bringing over the athletic talent.

Knecht averaged 20.1 points and 7.2 rebounds over the last season. He commands a list of suitors that includes Texas, Arkansas, Gonzaga, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and UCLA.

The largely unknown talent scores in a handful of ways. Knecht connects on step back long range baskets like former BYU star Jimmer Fredette and throws down highlight dunks like Mac McClung. And while it’s often unlikely that a team is one transfer away from contention, the mid-major star might fit that billing for Texas.

Here’s a look at a potential best-case lineup for Texas.

Texas Basketball: Outlook for head coach Rodney Terry’s first full season

The next few months will decide how good Texas basketball is next season.

Texas recently completed one of its best basketball seasons in school history. Continue reading “Texas Basketball: Outlook for head coach Rodney Terry’s first full season”

Predicting Texas’ starting five after the Tyrese Hunter commitment

Texas’ starting five will be very interesting next season.

After several years of disappointing March Madness appearances under Shaka Smart, the Longhorns exercised their demons and advanced to the second round under Chris Beard.

The former Texas Tech coach is looking to build on his success that he had in his first season as the Texas head coach, and he seems to be acquiring even more talent than he was last year. Prior to this past season, Beard was able to build up Texas’ roster by bringing in elite transfers such as Timmy Allen and Marcus Carr.

This offseason, Beard not only brought in one of the top transfers in Tyrese Hunter, who won Big 12 Freshman of the Year, but was also able to bring in a strong recruiting class. The class is headlined by five-stars Arterio Morris and Dillon Mitchell who are both expected to provide majors boosts to the roster.

However, even with all this new accumulated talent and returning talent, the Longhorns are still poised to be a shooting deficient team that lacks a big man. The lack of big man remains true even if Dylan Disu chooses to return, as he is going through the NBA draft process. They will have talented individuals, but whether or not all of these players can mesh is yet to be seen. Beard might have to go against his instinct and have a much quicker offense in order to make up for the lack of shooting and size.

Here is what I think the starting five will look like, using just the players currently on the roster.

Texas lands Big 12 Freshman of the Year Tyrese Hunter

The 2021-22 Big 12 Freshman of the Year is taking his talents to Austin.

Chris Beard has made another big splash in the transfer portal with the addition of dynamic point guard Tyrese Hunter. Continue reading “Texas lands Big 12 Freshman of the Year Tyrese Hunter”

Texas G Devin Askew will enter the transfer portal

Askew’s departure opens the door for incoming freshmen Arterio Morris and Rowan Brumbaugh to compete for early playing time.

Second-year guard Devin Askew will enter the NCAA transfer portal after just one season with the Texas program.

This marks Askew’s second time in the transfer portal in his young career. He spent one year at Kentucky before joining Chris Beard in Austin.

Askew averaged just over two points and one rebound per game while playing 15 minutes a game with the Longhorns. He provided excellent on-ball defense and strong passing ability.

The former five-star should draw lots of interest from schools around the country. Askew has built experience at two premier programs and will have three years of eligibility at his next destination.

Askew’s departure opens the door for incoming freshmen Arterio Morris and Rowan Brumbaugh to compete for early playing time. Senior guard Marcus Carr is still weighing his options and is considering coming back next season.

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WATCH: Texas basketball signees shine during McDonald’s All-American Game

Two future Longhorns had some highlight reel plays.

Two future Longhorn hoopers had the opportunity to play in the prestigious McDonald’s All-American Game.

Five-star forward Dillon Mitchell and five-star point guard Arterio Morris both suited up for the East team on Tuesday night, and the duo helped lead their team to a blowout victory of the West team. Their appearance in the game marks the No. 21 and No. 22 players in Texas history to participate.

The East easily overwhelmed the West en route to their 24-point victory, and both Mitchell and Morris had moments where they were standing out amongst the nation’s best high school players.

Mitchell, who ranks as the No. 14 overall recruit in the country, finished the game with nine points, four rebounds, and two assists. He also had some extremely acrobatic finishes and dunks.

Morris, the No. 19 overall recruit who was originally slated to play for the West team but was switched to the east squad after some players were unable to play, finished with 12 points, three assists, and one steal. He and Mitchell both showed flashes that should have Longhorns fans excited.

Morris and Mitchell are accompanied by four-star guard Rowan Brumbaugh in Texas’ 2022 recruiting class and will look to help continue the momentum Texas built under Chris Beard in year one.

Five-star small forward Dillon Mitchell officially signs with Texas

Another great day for Chris Beard. Texas officially signed five-star small forward Dillon Mitchell on Wednesday.

Dillon Mitchell joined fellow five-star guard Arterio Morris in signing with the Longhorns on Wednesday.

The small forward from Florida was a massive get for Chris Beard and his staff. Mitchell is the No. 27 overall prospect in the 2022 recruiting class, according to 247Sports composite rankings.

The 6-foot-8 Montverde Academy product is a perfect fit to play under Beard’s scheme. He attacks the basket exceptionally well and is athletic enough to guard any position on the court.

Mitchell was such a big get for this recruiting class that Texas assistant coach Ulric Maligi jumped out of a plane. Literally.

The signing of Morris and Mitchell marks the first time Texas has signed multiple five-stars in one class since 2016. The class currently ranks No. 25 in the nation with more players expected to be added.

The momentum Beard has built for Texas basketball is real. A win on the road against No. 1 Gonzaga Saturday might take that momentum through the roof.

Here is the official announcement of Mitchell’s signing from Texas:

WATCH: Five-star point guard Arterio Morris officially signs with Texas

Cha-ching. Five-star point guard Arterio Morris officially signs with Texas.

Texas’ basketball program is experiencing other worldly hype right now thanks to the hiring of Chris Beard.

The first-year head coach hit the recruiting trail hard bringing in a slew of talented transfers for this season, but already has been on fire for the next season.

Beard has already secured two five-star pledges this offseason for the 2022 recruiting class in point guard Arterio Morris and small forward Dillon Mitchell. Their class currently sits at the No. 25 in the nation, and will surely continue to trend upwards with the success the team will likely have this season.

Morris was the first commit of the future that Beard secured, as he committed back in July. The Dallas native officially signed with the Longhorns on Tuesday at a signing day ceremony at Kimball High School.

Here is the speech he gave prior to signing, and some photos from the big day.

The point guard has drawn comparisons to Memphis Grizzlies’ star point guard Ja Morant. Morris is ranked as No. 2 overall recruit from the state of Texas and the No. 4 point guard in the nation, according to 247Sports composite rankings.

Morris took just one visit before deciding to commit to Texas, and now will look to help revamp a Texas squad that is senior and graduate transfer heavy this season. He and Kentucky transfer Devin Askew could form one of the most dangerous backcourts in the nation next season.