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Former Texas Longhorns Jarrett Allen Gets Jersey Retired

Former Texas Longhorn and current Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen gets his jersey retired.

On Wednesday night current Brooklyn Nets center and former Texas Longhorn Jarrett Allen made his way back to Austin, Texas to have his high school jersey retired. Before becoming a Longhorn, Allen played on the hardwood at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. There Allen was named a McDonald’s All-American.

Oklahoma debuts at No. 37 in initial NET rankings

Oklahoma (7-2), albeit a sluggish start to the 2019-20 season, is off to a solid start when it comes to the NET rankings.

Oklahoma (7-2), albeit a sluggish start to the 2019-20 season, is off to a solid start when it comes to the NET rankings.

NET is the NCAA’s replacement for the RPI ranking system and was implemented prior to last season (2018-19). It is a major component in the selection committee’s process when determining at-large bids and seeding in the NCAA Tournament and is updated daily.

Sitting at 7-2 and debuting at No. 37 bodes well for the Sooners. With a rigorous non-conference schedule and playing in arguably the toughest conference in the country, Oklahoma can stay above water by just simply winning. Like Al Davis famously said: “Just win, baby!”

The Sooners are the fifth highest-ranked team from the Big 12, sitting behind Kansas (No. 2), Baylor (No. 5), West Virginia (No. 12) and Texas Tech (No. 35). Other notable Big 12 schools include Oklahoma State at No. 41and No. 45 Texas before a sharp drop off with Iowa State coming in at No. 82, TCU at No. 87 and Kansas State at No. 131.

NET rankings do not reflect how good or bad a team is but rather use data and strength of schedule to formulate an adjusted ranking.

Oklahoma heads to Creighton on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Tip-off is set for 7:30p.m. CT and will be broadcasted on Fox Sports 1.

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Texas Longhorn Men’s Basketball Team Improves to 9-1

The Texas Longhorns took care of business at the Frank Erwin Center with a second half surge against Central Michigan.

It was Star Wars Day at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas as the Longhorns (8-1) hosted the Central Michigan Chippewas (7-3). Early on for the Longhorns it didn’t appear that things would be going their way as they went into the half down 42-36.

In this matchup the Longhorns were led by Courtney Ramey who had his best three ball working on the season, heading into the game he was shooting 23% from behind the line. He stepped up his game shooting 60% on five shots. The Longhorns relied heavily on their three point shooting to come from behind early in the second half. Ramey provided 20 points in 31 minutes.

The man of the day was definitely Jase Febres, who was on fire from three. He attempted 10 shots with seven of them finding the bottom of the net. On the season Febres was shooting 32.9% from three and 34.8% in his collegiate career but was able to find the stroke in this game. The Longhorns lived by the three and fortunately enough they didn’t die by it.

Jase not only made his mark with pinpoint shooting but he was getting involved on the glass with three rebounds, one assist and one steal. Matt Coleman III was the glass cleaner in this game with seven boards to lead all the starters. Royce Hamm Jr  came off the bench to grab a game high 12 boards and one block in 16 minutes. The Longhorns ran away with it in the second half outscoring Central Michigan, 51-34 to secure their ninth win overall and keeping their record perfect at home.

Texas was able to hold the nation’s top scoring offense to just 76 points which is 12.7 points less than their per game average. Next up for the Longhorns will be a matchup in Providence next Saturday.

 

WATCH: Texas basketball celebrates the win against McNeese State

Texas picked up a win against McNeese State at home tonight, winning 73-71. The Longhorns celebrated in the locker room with Shaka Smart.

The Longhorns got their sixth win of the season tonight, defeating McNeese State 73-71. While it was not the most impressive win for Texas against a 2-6 Cowboys, as long as the Longhorns are winning they are doing their job. Guard Matt Coleman was one point away from a double-double, scoring nine points with 10 rebounds and six assists.

The team celebrated the win in the locker room, dancing and giving Head Coach Shaka Smart hugs.

You can watch them celebrate here:

Texas will face UAB at home on Tuesday night before renewing their rivalry with Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon.

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AP poll: Texas basketball makes it in

Starting 4-0, UT basketball finds itself in the top 25 for the first time this season. It is the first time they are ranked since Nov 2018.

Starting the season out 4-0, Texas makes it into the AP top 25 poll for the first time this season. Coming in at No. 22, the Longhorns are ranked for the first time since Nov. 2018. No. 4 Kansas, No. 12 Texas Tech, and No. 23 Baylor are the other Big 12 teams that join Texas in the top 25.

Here is the full poll:

  1. Duke
  2. Louisville
  3. Michigan State
  4. Kansas
  5. North Carolina
  6. Maryland
  7. Virginia
  8. Gonzaga
  9. Kentucky
  10. Ohio State
  11. Oregon
  12. Texas Tech
  13. Seton Hall
  14. Arizona
  15. Utah State
  16. Memphis
  17. Villanova
  18. Xavier
  19. Auburn
  20. Tennessee
  21. VCU
  22. Texas
  23. Colorado
  24. Baylor
  25. Washington
Others receiving votes:

Florida State 91, Florida 67, LSU 61, Saint Mary’s 55, Evansville 43, Oklahoma 29, Vermont 11, Michigan 11, Marquette 11, Purdue 11, Butler 10, Mississippi State 9, Virginia Tech 7, West Virginia 6, Providence 5, Wisconsin 5, Liberty 4, Arkansas 3, Missouri 2, Connecticut 2, USC 2, New Mexico 2, San Diego State 2, Dayton 1

Texas has a big week upcoming as they head to Madison Square Garden to participate in the 2K Classic in New York City, NY. They will face Georgetown on Thursday night and either No. 1 Duke or California on Friday night. Picking up even one win would take the Longhorns a long way come March.

You can watch Texas face Georgetown in the 2K Classic on Thursday at 6 P.M. CST on ESPN2.

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WATCH: Highlights from Texas basketball’s win over California Baptist

Watch the highlights from the Texas Longhorns win over the California Baptist Lancers

On Tuesday night, the Texas Longhorns moved to 3-0 on the season and stay undefeated with a win over the California Baptist Lancers.

The final score: 67-54

The top scorers for the Longhorns were sophomore guard Courtney Ramey with 19 points and both Jericho Sims and Andrew Jones tallied 11 points each. Sims also added 11 rebounds, giving him a double-double.

Watch the highlights from the game below:

Via Stadium on YouTube

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Texas basketball stays undefeated with win over California Baptist

The Texas Longhorns stay undefeated as they defeat the California Baptist Lancers

Texas basketball is off to a hot start!

A few days ago, Texas pulled off an incredible upset on the road against Purdue with a final score of 70-66.

For an encore, the Longhorns hosted and defeated the California Baptist Lancers, 67-54. Texas now moves to 3-0 on the season. Guard Courtney Ramey was a standout for the Longhorns. He helped carry the team with 19 points on 8/11 shooting, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. He was, as some would say, a “stat sheet stuffer.”

Sophomore guard Andrew Jones was a huge plus off the bench for Texas. In 28 minutes of action, Jones shot 5/9 for 11 points. He also brought in five boards and two steals.

Up next for the Longhorns, Prarie View A&M comes to Austin on November 15th.

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WATCH: Jase Febres gets a vicious block vs California Baptist

Watch as Texas Longhorns guard Jase Febres swats a shot attempt by the California Baptist Lancers

Already three games into the 2019/20 Texas college basketball season, and the Longhorns are off to a 2-0 start.

On Tuesday night, the California Baptist Lancers came to Austin, also sitting with a 2-0 record.

With about 12:37 left in the game, Texas guard Jase Febres swats away a weak layup attempt by the Lancers. Febres may have learned a thing or two about blocking from former Longhorn Jaxson Hayes. On the night, Febres has six points on 2/9 shooting. He has averaged eight points per game.

Check out the highlight block below.

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AP poll: Texas basketball just misses out

After defeating Purdue on Saturday, the Longhorns narrowly miss out on the top 25. Three other Big 12 teams are ranked, including No. 5 KU.

After the first week of college basketball, the second AP poll of the season was released Monday morning. Even after defeating previously ranked Purdue, the Longhorns are still on the outside look in, receiving 95 votes.

Here is the new poll:

  1. Kentucky
  2. Duke
  3. Michigan State
  4. Louisville
  5. Kansas
  6. North Carolina
  7. Maryland
  8. Gonzaga
  9. Virginia
  10. Villanova
  11. Texas Tech
  12. Seton Hall
  13. Memphis
  14. Oregon
  15. Florida
  16. Ohio State
  17. Utah State
  18. Saint Mary’s
  19. Arizona
  20. Washington
  21. Xavier
  22. Auburn
  23. LSU
  24. Baylor
  25. Colorado
Others receiving votes:

Virginia Commonwealth 137, Florida State 112, Texas 95, Marquette 67, Tennessee 49, Providence 23, Purdue 21, Houston 18, Utah 14, Missouri 13, Arkansas 11, Mississippi State 9, Georgia 4, Liberty 3, San Diego State 2, Creighton 1, Dayton 1, Vermont 1

Three Big 12 teams are inside of the Top 25, as Kansas is the highest ranked at No. 5. Last year’s runner up Texas Tech lands at No. 11, while Baylor slides to No. 24 after a Friday night loss to Washington.

The ACC dominates the top of the poll, as five teams are inside of the top 10. If Texas can beat Georgetown in the 2K Empire Classic, there is a good chance they will face No. 2 Duke in the championship game.

Facing Cal Baptist and Prairie View at home this week, both games can be seen on Longhorn Network. Those two games are 2K Empire Classic campus games, before the real tournament that starts Nov. 21.

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