A massive frontcourt addition:
Xavier big man Lassina Traore committed to the University of Texas this morning becoming the fourth addition in the transfer portal under head coach Sean Miller.
Traore was on a visit to Texas this past weekend and came away impressed, ultimately finding mutual interest with the Longhorns, leading to his commitment. The 6’10” big man follows his former head coach at Xavier, Sean Miller, to Austin and is looking to bounce back after a season-ending knee injury that sidelined him in 2024. Known for his ability to run the floor and dominate the glass, Traore brings a high-motor presence to the frontcourt. He could potentially slide into the power forward spot alongside Vokietaitis at center, forming a physical and athletic duo that gives Texas a new identity in the paint. With Traore now in the fold, Texas boasts the 16th best incoming transfer class and ranks 13th nationally in overall transfer activity (accounting for both incoming and outgoing players). The Longhorns still have five scholarships available, with the NCAA expected to raise the maximum number of scholarship players per team from thirteen to fifteen.
An answer at point guard soon?
2025 four-star point guard Nyk Lewis was in Iowa this past weekend for a visit. The Texas target is expected to decide on a school soon with Texas potentially being in the play for his commitment.
Lewis is a name that’s come up in previous Portal Kombat write-ups, and for good reason. He’s highly efficient in pick-and-roll situations, thrives in transition, and consistently finds open shooters in drive-and-kick scenarios. Simply put, Lewis could be the missing piece Texas needs at the point guard position. With multiple years of eligibility remaining, he has the potential to develop into a major contributor under head coach Sean Miller. That said, the Longhorns will face stiff competition, with both Vanderbilt and Iowa making strong pushes for the D.C. native. But if Lewis ends up choosing Texas, the Longhorns could be looking at a significant leap forward in year one of the Sean Miller era.
Iowa’s still not done:
Earlier today, Kansas State guard Brendan Hausen announced that he will be committing to the University of Iowa for this season. Texas reached out to the guard earlier in this portal window, but the 6’4” guard out of Amarillo, Texas, ended up selecting Ben McCollum’s Hawkeyes.
While Texas did reach out and show interest in junior guard Brendan Hausen, he didn’t seem like the point guard solution the Longhorns were looking for. Instead, he likely would’ve filled more of a catch-and-shoot role within the offense. That said, Hausen is an elite perimeter threat who now joins Bennett Stirtz at Iowa, where the duo is poised to help the Hawkeyes make a serious run at the Big Ten title this upcoming season.
Hang it on the fridge:
Texas commit Matas Vokietaitis shows off his visit on the forty acres this past week in the Texas campus. Vokietaitis is a seven-foot center from FAU and was named AAC Freshman of the Year, where he averaged 10.2 PPG, and 5.5 RPG this past season.
2025-2026 Roster Outlook:
Confirmed for next season:
-Chendall Weaver
- Jordan pope
- Tramon Mark
- John Clark (Signee)
- Nic Codie
- Jamie Vinson
- Cam Heide (Transfer)
- Dailyn Swain (Transfer)
-Matas Vokietaitis (Transfer)
-Lassina Traore (Transfer)
Departures:
-Devon Pryor (Oregon)
-Preston Clark (Transfer)
-Malik Presley (Transfer)
Depth Chart:
PG: Tramon Mark/ TBD
SG: Jordan Pope / Chendall Weaver
SF: Dailyn Swain / Cam Heide/ Nic Codie
PF: John Clark / Jamie Vinson
C: Matas Vokietaitis / Lassina Traore
Portal Targets:
- Kennard Davis, SG, Southern Illinois
- Jaron Pierre, SG, Jacksonville State
- Devin Haid, SG, Central Connecticut
- Zarique Nutter, SG, Georgia State
- Jason Asemota, SF, Baylor
- Mekhi Mason, SG, Washington
-Ante Brzovic, PF, Charleston
High School targets:
- Kelvin Odih (2025, Four-star, guard)
- Nyk Lewis (2025, Four-star, guard)
-Austin Goosby (2026, Four-star guard)
-Billy White (2026, four-star forward)
- Dakari Spear (2026 four-star guard)
-Davion Adkins (2026 four-star forward)
- Bo Ogden (2026 four-star guard)
Get up to date with the latest: (Portal Kombat archives)
Thursday March 27th: Portal Kombat: Putting a ‘Dent’ in the plans…
Friday March 28th: Portal Kombat: Are the dominoes falling into place?
Saturday March 29th: Portal Kombat: Has the most vital Portal target emerged?
Sunday March 30th: Portal Kombat: Is Texas on the verge of losing its top portal target?
Monday March 31st: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller is already making moves in Austin
Tuesday April 1st: Portal Kombat: Texas lands its first portal prize
Wednesday April 2nd: Portal Kombat: Texas locks in a key return, who’s next on the horizon?
Thursday April 3rd: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller's busy day sets Texas up for key moves
Friday April 4th: Portal Kombat: Texas’ portal push is heating up
Saturday April 5th: Portal Kombat: The pieces are in place, how strong can Texas get?
Sunday April 6th: Portal Kombat: How much gas does Texas have in the tank?
Monday April 7th: Portal Kombat: The Longhorns strike big and set their sights on more
Tuesday April 8th: Portal Kombat: Texas enters a new phase of the offseason
Wednesday April 9th: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller is making his presence known internationally
Thursday April 10th: Portal Kombat: The chessboard's shifting, where does Texas fit in?
Friday April 11th: Portal Kombat: With the staff in place, Texas turns to roster reshaping
Saturday April 12th: Portal Kombat: Is Texas close to landing their next commitment?
Sunday April 13th: Portal Kombat: With doors closing, Texas explores new opportunities
Xavier big man Lassina Traore committed to the University of Texas this morning becoming the fourth addition in the transfer portal under head coach Sean Miller.
Traore was on a visit to Texas this past weekend and came away impressed, ultimately finding mutual interest with the Longhorns, leading to his commitment. The 6’10” big man follows his former head coach at Xavier, Sean Miller, to Austin and is looking to bounce back after a season-ending knee injury that sidelined him in 2024. Known for his ability to run the floor and dominate the glass, Traore brings a high-motor presence to the frontcourt. He could potentially slide into the power forward spot alongside Vokietaitis at center, forming a physical and athletic duo that gives Texas a new identity in the paint. With Traore now in the fold, Texas boasts the 16th best incoming transfer class and ranks 13th nationally in overall transfer activity (accounting for both incoming and outgoing players). The Longhorns still have five scholarships available, with the NCAA expected to raise the maximum number of scholarship players per team from thirteen to fifteen.
An answer at point guard soon?
2025 four-star point guard Nyk Lewis was in Iowa this past weekend for a visit. The Texas target is expected to decide on a school soon with Texas potentially being in the play for his commitment.
Lewis is a name that’s come up in previous Portal Kombat write-ups, and for good reason. He’s highly efficient in pick-and-roll situations, thrives in transition, and consistently finds open shooters in drive-and-kick scenarios. Simply put, Lewis could be the missing piece Texas needs at the point guard position. With multiple years of eligibility remaining, he has the potential to develop into a major contributor under head coach Sean Miller. That said, the Longhorns will face stiff competition, with both Vanderbilt and Iowa making strong pushes for the D.C. native. But if Lewis ends up choosing Texas, the Longhorns could be looking at a significant leap forward in year one of the Sean Miller era.
Iowa’s still not done:
Earlier today, Kansas State guard Brendan Hausen announced that he will be committing to the University of Iowa for this season. Texas reached out to the guard earlier in this portal window, but the 6’4” guard out of Amarillo, Texas, ended up selecting Ben McCollum’s Hawkeyes.
While Texas did reach out and show interest in junior guard Brendan Hausen, he didn’t seem like the point guard solution the Longhorns were looking for. Instead, he likely would’ve filled more of a catch-and-shoot role within the offense. That said, Hausen is an elite perimeter threat who now joins Bennett Stirtz at Iowa, where the duo is poised to help the Hawkeyes make a serious run at the Big Ten title this upcoming season.
Hang it on the fridge:
Texas commit Matas Vokietaitis shows off his visit on the forty acres this past week in the Texas campus. Vokietaitis is a seven-foot center from FAU and was named AAC Freshman of the Year, where he averaged 10.2 PPG, and 5.5 RPG this past season.
2025-2026 Roster Outlook:
Confirmed for next season:
-Chendall Weaver
- Jordan pope
- Tramon Mark
- John Clark (Signee)
- Nic Codie
- Jamie Vinson
- Cam Heide (Transfer)
- Dailyn Swain (Transfer)
-Matas Vokietaitis (Transfer)
-Lassina Traore (Transfer)
Departures:
-Devon Pryor (Oregon)
-Preston Clark (Transfer)
-Malik Presley (Transfer)
Depth Chart:
PG: Tramon Mark/ TBD
SG: Jordan Pope / Chendall Weaver
SF: Dailyn Swain / Cam Heide/ Nic Codie
PF: John Clark / Jamie Vinson
C: Matas Vokietaitis / Lassina Traore
Portal Targets:
- Kennard Davis, SG, Southern Illinois
- Jaron Pierre, SG, Jacksonville State
- Devin Haid, SG, Central Connecticut
- Zarique Nutter, SG, Georgia State
- Jason Asemota, SF, Baylor
- Mekhi Mason, SG, Washington
-Ante Brzovic, PF, Charleston
High School targets:
- Kelvin Odih (2025, Four-star, guard)
- Nyk Lewis (2025, Four-star, guard)
-Austin Goosby (2026, Four-star guard)
-Billy White (2026, four-star forward)
- Dakari Spear (2026 four-star guard)
-Davion Adkins (2026 four-star forward)
- Bo Ogden (2026 four-star guard)
Get up to date with the latest: (Portal Kombat archives)
Thursday March 27th: Portal Kombat: Putting a ‘Dent’ in the plans…
Friday March 28th: Portal Kombat: Are the dominoes falling into place?
Saturday March 29th: Portal Kombat: Has the most vital Portal target emerged?
Sunday March 30th: Portal Kombat: Is Texas on the verge of losing its top portal target?
Monday March 31st: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller is already making moves in Austin
Tuesday April 1st: Portal Kombat: Texas lands its first portal prize
Wednesday April 2nd: Portal Kombat: Texas locks in a key return, who’s next on the horizon?
Thursday April 3rd: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller's busy day sets Texas up for key moves
Friday April 4th: Portal Kombat: Texas’ portal push is heating up
Saturday April 5th: Portal Kombat: The pieces are in place, how strong can Texas get?
Sunday April 6th: Portal Kombat: How much gas does Texas have in the tank?
Monday April 7th: Portal Kombat: The Longhorns strike big and set their sights on more
Tuesday April 8th: Portal Kombat: Texas enters a new phase of the offseason
Wednesday April 9th: Portal Kombat: Sean Miller is making his presence known internationally
Thursday April 10th: Portal Kombat: The chessboard's shifting, where does Texas fit in?
Friday April 11th: Portal Kombat: With the staff in place, Texas turns to roster reshaping
Saturday April 12th: Portal Kombat: Is Texas close to landing their next commitment?
Sunday April 13th: Portal Kombat: With doors closing, Texas explores new opportunities
