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The Longhorns are coming off a 21-13 (9-9 Big 12) season as they embark on their first season of competition in the SEC in 2024-25.
BetOnline gave the Texas Longhorns men’s basketball team 40-1 odds to win the 2025 NCAA National Championship. Continue reading “Texas Longhorns men’s basketball given 40-1 odds to win 2025 National Championship”
The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team has great expectations heading into its first season of SEC competition in 2024-25.
The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team has great expectations heading into its first season of SEC competition in 2024-25. Continue reading “Texas women’s basketball ranked No. 2 in ESPN’s way-too-early Top 25”
Tre Johnson showcases three-point range in McDonald’s All-American game.
Texas guard commit Tre Johnson is a threat from the three-point line. That much is evident from his performance at the McDonald’s All-American game.
In the game, Johnson stepped into a fast break three-pointer off the dribble to sink the long range basket for his team. The shot prompted the broadcast crew to comment on his long range shooting ability. The broadcaster gave the following analysis.
“He has an NBA scoring package. He knows how to get to his spots, he’s got great footwork, he’s got range, he’s got the pull-up.”
The above description of the Houston prospect bodes well for a Texas team that needs all of the above qualities from its wing players next season. The Longhorns lacked those qualities on the court in 2024. Johnson will likely need help from veteran portal additions to improve Texas from its last campaign, but has the skill set to make an impact for the team right away.
Texas will determine the right role for the Houston native as he works with the team this offseason.
the kid is simply a bucket 👌🤘#HookEm | @iamtrejohnson1 pic.twitter.com/9Hq8eCSBMP
— Texas Men’s Basketball (@TexasMBB) April 3, 2024
Whenever it looked like the Longhorns were in striking distance, North Carolina State’s Aziaha James hit another three-pointer.
Whenever it looked like the Longhorns were in striking distance, North Carolina State’s Aziaha James hit another three-pointer. Continue reading “Texas Longhorns women’s basketball falls to NC State in Elite Eight”
A stifling defense propelled the No. 1 seed Texas Longhorns past the No. 4 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs 69-47 in Sweet 16 action Friday.
Three Texas Longhorns women’s basketball players scored in double figures as a stifling defense propelled the No. 1 seed Longhorns past the No. 4 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs 69-47 in Sweet 16 action Friday at the Moda Center.
Aaliyah Moore led Texas with 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists while battling injury throughout the contest.
Shaylee Gonzales added 15 points while Shay Holle registered 12 points.
The Longhorns used a 10-0 run to take a 14-7 lead just past the halfway mark of the first quarter. Madison Booker picked up her second foul with 2:38 remaining in the first quarter and was held to two points in the first half. Moore picked up the slack, leading Texas with nine points in the half.
Texas ended the half on a 10-2 run to lead 37-18. The Longhorns held Gonzaga to 14% from the field with only three field goals made.
Gonzales made a three pointer to halt a 9-0 Zags run in the third to get Texas a 44-29 lead. The Longhorns stretched the lead out to 19, 54-35, at the end of the third.
Texas held Gonzaga to 26.5% from the field in the game.
The Longhorns will face No. 3 NC State in the Elite Eight on Sunday.
Texas has plenty of options among wing players in the transfer portal for 2024.
The Texas Longhorns enter a critical time in transfer portal recruiting. The team gets a head start on NCAA tournament teams still playing. They need to capitalize.
The wing position was lacking for the Longhorns when they last took the court. Texas whiffed in the portal at the position last offseason and failed to stretch defenses to the three point line. Frankly, it didn’t get much scoring in general from the position.
A handful of impactful shooting guards and small forwards are in the portal. 247Sports’ Eric Bossi looked at a few who could make an immediate impact for their next team.
Bossi started his list with USC’s Kobe Johnson. The Pac-12 all-defensive team pick was compared to Kansas’ Kevin McCuller who went for 18 points, six rebounds and four assists per game this season.
Andrej Stojakovic, son of former NBA player Peja Stojokovic, also makes the list after leaving Stanford. Stojakovic put up 7.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per contest as a freshman. At 6-foot-7, he has the requisite height to add length to the Texas starting lineup as it moves to the SEC.
As three-point shooting specialists go, Oklahoma’s Otega Oweh and Belmont’s Cade Tyson seem to be among the best at long range shooting at the position. Tyson put up a 44.6% percent rate from three while Oweh connected on 37.7% last season.
Among more realistic options, Rice’s Mehki Mason and Louisville’s Tre White stand out at the position. Mason plays not far from Austin, while White is from Texas. Mason scored 14 points per game to go with four rebounds and 2.8 assists last season. Tre White added 12.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
The Longhorns don’t lack options at small forward and shooting guard. They’ll need to find one to contribute if they want to push for NCAA tournament success in 2024.
A host of wing players have dived into the transfer portal@ebosshoops highlights the most intriguing wings to hit free agencyhttps://t.co/AHz6WjdGG5 pic.twitter.com/YAcBRuw9b1
— 247Sports (@247Sports) March 28, 2024
Could Texas recruit Kentucky transfer Adou Thiero?
Kentucky guard Adou Thiero has entered the transfer portal. The talented guard could be worth consideration for Texas head coach Rodney Terry.
Thiero isn’t necessarily a game changer, but would be a good addition for a team that needs more than it got last year in the transfer portal.
The 6-foot-8 guard added 7.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in 2023. The height alone should warrant a look at the sophomore guard’s film.
Texas’ loss to Tennessee made apparent one key flaw for the Longhorns’ roster. The team’s lack of height prevented it from scoring at the basket against Tennessee rim protectors. They could see more of that in the SEC if they fail to get taller across the board. The SEC is a tall league.
Whether or not Texas adds Thiero, it will need role players who can step up and score when its primary scorers go cold. Thiero’s rebounding ability is an added bonus.
Texas has an opportunity to get a head start in the transfer portal over teams still playing in the NCAA tournament. We will monitor the Longhorns’ portal pursuit over the next couple months.
BREAKING: Kentucky's Adou Thiero has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per @JamieShaw5👀https://t.co/9t4eOVaxpo pic.twitter.com/RXpzz4Oolz
— On3 (@On3sports) March 28, 2024
Want to watch March Madness and the women’s Sweet 16/Elite 8 live in Portland this weekend? Tickets are still available for as little as $23.
Only 16 teams remain in the 2024 NCAA Women’s Tournament, and half of them will be playing in Portland, Ore. this weekend.
That’s right, March Madness heads to Portland as Moda Center at the Rose Quarter is set to host a weekend of Sweet 16 and Elite matchups that will eventually send two teams onto Cleveland and the Final Four.
SHOP: Portland Regional Sweet 16 and Elite 8 tickets
Individual tickets to Portland’s Sweet 16 action give access to both games on a single day.
On Friday, March 29, No. 2 Stanford kicks off the Portland Regionals when they take on No. 3 North Carolina State at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
That game will be immediately followed by No. 1 Texas vs. No. 5 Gonzaga.
SHOP: Friday Sweet 16 tickets for as little as $23
On Saturday, March 30, the other Portland Regional gets underway with JuJu Watkins and No. 1 USC vs. No. 5 Baylor at 5:30 p.m. EDT.
That game will be immediately followed by Paige Bueckers and No. 3 UConn vs. No. 7 Duke.
SHOP: Saturday Sweet 16 tickets for as little as $37
If you want to catch all the action, weekend passes are still available for as little as $146.
The weekend passes include access to all four of Thursday and Friday’s Sweet 16 games and then both Saturday’s and Sunday’s Elite Eight showdowns between the winners of Thursday and Friday’s Sweet 16 contests.
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Want to watch March Madness and the women’s Sweet 16/Elite 8 live in Portland this weekend? Tickets are still available for as little as $23.
Only 16 teams remain in the 2024 NCAA Women’s Tournament, and half of them will be playing in Portland, Ore. this weekend.
That’s right, March Madness heads to Portland as Moda Center at the Rose Quarter is set to host a weekend of Sweet 16 and Elite matchups that will eventually send two teams onto Cleveland and the Final Four.
SHOP: Portland Regional Sweet 16 and Elite 8 tickets
Individual tickets to Portland’s Sweet 16 action give access to both games on a single day.
On Friday, March 29, No. 2 Stanford kicks off the Portland Regionals when they take on No. 3 North Carolina State at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
That game will be immediately followed by No. 1 Texas vs. No. 5 Gonzaga.
SHOP: Friday Sweet 16 tickets for as little as $23
On Saturday, March 30, the other Portland Regional gets underway with JuJu Watkins and No. 1 USC vs. No. 5 Baylor at 5:30 p.m. EDT.
That game will be immediately followed by Paige Bueckers and No. 3 UConn vs. No. 7 Duke.
SHOP: Saturday Sweet 16 tickets for as little as $37
If you want to catch all the action, weekend passes are still available for as little as $146.
The weekend passes include access to all four of Thursday and Friday’s Sweet 16 games and then both Saturday’s and Sunday’s Elite Eight showdowns between the winners of Thursday and Friday’s Sweet 16 contests.
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Want to watch March Madness and the women’s Sweet 16/Elite 8 live in Portland this weekend? Tickets are still available for as little as $23.
Only 16 teams remain in the 2024 NCAA Women’s Tournament, and half of them will be playing in Portland, Ore. this weekend.
That’s right, March Madness heads to Portland as Moda Center at the Rose Quarter is set to host a weekend of Sweet 16 and Elite matchups that will eventually send two teams onto Cleveland and the Final Four.
SHOP: Portland Regional Sweet 16 and Elite 8 tickets
Individual tickets to Portland’s Sweet 16 action give access to both games on a single day.
On Friday, March 29, No. 2 Stanford kicks off the Portland Regionals when they take on No. 3 North Carolina State at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
That game will be immediately followed by No. 1 Texas vs. No. 5 Gonzaga.
SHOP: Friday Sweet 16 tickets for as little as $23
On Saturday, March 30, the other Portland Regional gets underway with JuJu Watkins and No. 1 USC vs. No. 5 Baylor at 5:30 p.m. EDT.
That game will be immediately followed by Paige Bueckers and No. 3 UConn vs. No. 7 Duke.
SHOP: Saturday Sweet 16 tickets for as little as $37
If you want to catch all the action, weekend passes are still available for as little as $146.
The weekend passes include access to all four of Thursday and Friday’s Sweet 16 games and then both Saturday’s and Sunday’s Elite Eight showdowns between the winners of Thursday and Friday’s Sweet 16 contests.
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