we got the 3 super freshman coming back...........3 more verbals 4 next yr that r all top 100...a top 25 kid that is a heavy texas lean n another heavy texas lean that is just out of the top 100. come on guys.....thoughts plz. i have watched ut bb since the abe lemon days. shaka is the 1st coach we have have had that i felt like could get us a national championship.
WHO IS EXCITED ABOUTT WHERE OUR BB PROGRAM IS HEADED?
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I am excited, horntony. I am. UT hoops definitely looking up.
For a while, there’s been a lot of chatter that St. Stephen’s (Austin) five-star big man Jarrett Allen would be announcing his commitment at the McDonald’s All-American Game. From what we heard this week, that’s not likely to happen anymore. Of course, those involved in the television part of the game will try to encourage those uncommitted players to make a decision, so it’s not completely out of the realm of possibility. Plus, predicting what Allen is going to do isn’t exactly easy. But as of today, it would be a surprise if he announced March 30th in Chicago.
Is that bad news for Texas? We don’t believe so, and haven’t heard that. Houston and Texas are still the teams we hear most in Allen’s recruitment. However, when this recruitment leads to a decision remains to be seen. (McComas)
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Nothing really new to report regarding Texas assistant coach David Cason and the open UTSA head coaching position. According to a source, Cason was one of a few coaches that UTSA reached out to and communicated with late last week. But there hasn’t been much movement since then. (McComas)
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With tons of players now making their intentions known that they want to transfer, and receiving releases, the Longhorns are evaluating options among the released transfer list, along with JUCO prospects and high school players. That’s not surprising because Texas has so many scholarships and playing time available, but this is the time of year where the transfer action starts to really happen.
News today out of N.C. State included the announced transfers of Cody and Caleb Martin. The twin brothers are sophomores and 6-7 wings that attended Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, and there was some chatter they’d have interest in Texas since VCU has been listed as a school that recruited the twins out of high school, and because they attended high school in Virginia. From what we’ve heard, don’t expect the Longhorns to get involved there.
Texas isn’t going to be in a rush to try to add a player until it does its homework and knows for certain that player fits, but you can bet it’s doing a ton of homework right now. (McComas)
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Rivals.com’s Eric Bossi reported earlier this week that Elev8 Sports (Delray Beach, Florida by way of Putnam, Oklahoma) four-star shooting guard Tyson Jolly received his full release from Cal. Cal fired the assistant coach that recruited the 6-4 guard, and that played a big role in Jolly asking out of his release.
Will Texas pursue Jolly? We’ll see. The Longhorns already have commitments/signatures from two guards and have a lot on campus as well. However, Jolly does have some size and is regarded as someone that could defend well, which is something Texas could use more of.
“He is a tough guard who can attack the basket, keep defenders honest with his jump shooting and he is a very good athlete,” Bossi wrote about Jolly earlier this week in a column.
Texas will evaluate Jolly, and then either really turn up the heat or not. If the Longhorns do decide to heavily pursue the four-star guard, they’d definitely be one of the teams to beat. (McComas)
For a while, there’s been a lot of chatter that St. Stephen’s (Austin) five-star big man Jarrett Allen would be announcing his commitment at the McDonald’s All-American Game. From what we heard this week, that’s not likely to happen anymore. Of course, those involved in the television part of the game will try to encourage those uncommitted players to make a decision, so it’s not completely out of the realm of possibility. Plus, predicting what Allen is going to do isn’t exactly easy. But as of today, it would be a surprise if he announced March 30th in Chicago.
Is that bad news for Texas? We don’t believe so, and haven’t heard that. Houston and Texas are still the teams we hear most in Allen’s recruitment. However, when this recruitment leads to a decision remains to be seen. (McComas)
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Nothing really new to report regarding Texas assistant coach David Cason and the open UTSA head coaching position. According to a source, Cason was one of a few coaches that UTSA reached out to and communicated with late last week. But there hasn’t been much movement since then. (McComas)
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With tons of players now making their intentions known that they want to transfer, and receiving releases, the Longhorns are evaluating options among the released transfer list, along with JUCO prospects and high school players. That’s not surprising because Texas has so many scholarships and playing time available, but this is the time of year where the transfer action starts to really happen.
News today out of N.C. State included the announced transfers of Cody and Caleb Martin. The twin brothers are sophomores and 6-7 wings that attended Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, and there was some chatter they’d have interest in Texas since VCU has been listed as a school that recruited the twins out of high school, and because they attended high school in Virginia. From what we’ve heard, don’t expect the Longhorns to get involved there.
Texas isn’t going to be in a rush to try to add a player until it does its homework and knows for certain that player fits, but you can bet it’s doing a ton of homework right now. (McComas)
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Rivals.com’s Eric Bossi reported earlier this week that Elev8 Sports (Delray Beach, Florida by way of Putnam, Oklahoma) four-star shooting guard Tyson Jolly received his full release from Cal. Cal fired the assistant coach that recruited the 6-4 guard, and that played a big role in Jolly asking out of his release.
Will Texas pursue Jolly? We’ll see. The Longhorns already have commitments/signatures from two guards and have a lot on campus as well. However, Jolly does have some size and is regarded as someone that could defend well, which is something Texas could use more of.
“He is a tough guard who can attack the basket, keep defenders honest with his jump shooting and he is a very good athlete,” Bossi wrote about Jolly earlier this week in a column.
Texas will evaluate Jolly, and then either really turn up the heat or not. If the Longhorns do decide to heavily pursue the four-star guard, they’d definitely be one of the teams to beat. (McComas)
Sorry McComas we getting Allen. Mark my words or Scholz is giving evrrybody a wet willy!
I hate to admit this but you guys have a great coach and he will have you competing annually for the top of the Big 12.
I like the things that smart is doing BUT we need some, not one big man to make up for the lose of Cam, Ibeh and Conner
Shaka has been named USA U18 coach.
Taylor going to test the waters in the NBA draft. I expect him back. If he's not he got bad advice.
Shaka is recruiting some big men both in the freshman class and the transfer route.
Taylor going to test the waters in the NBA draft. I expect him back. If he's not he got bad advice.
Shaka is recruiting some big men both in the freshman class and the transfer route.
I know its the lifetime dream but ---- he is not ready for the jump, and may never be. But he's got the potential to be a GREAT college player. Take the sure thing Taylor. NBA will be there a year from now.
Actually if he took the summer and got on the gym with a shooting coach he would be a much much better player and NBA prospect. I hope he does that. I know a really good shooting coach. I'd put them in touch. Haha
I agree. I thought he did improve but he does need next year. He needs UT like UT needs his experience.
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