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Brent Venables Sets Up John Mateer for Ultimate Humiliation as OU QB Sees No Respite After Surgery

Oklahoma vs. Texas face off exposes one of Brent Venables’ recent blunders as quarterback John Mateer crushes under pressure.
NCAA Football: SEC Media Day

Arch Manning’s Struggles Have Quinn Ewers’ GF Sending Cryptic Message Before Texas Game

Former Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers girlfriend takes a massive dig at Arch Manning on gameday.
NCAA Football: Texas at Florida

Nick Saban Names 4 Best QBs in College Football; Ty Simpson Falls Short

Former Alabama head coach snubs Ty Simpson in his top-4 QBs list despite recruiting his himself at Alabama
NCAA Football 2025: Rose Bowl CFP Quarterfinal Ohio State vs Oregon JAN 01

Jim Nagy Puts Texas on Alert With ‘Insane’ Oklahoma Message

Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy is so impressed with his defense that he issued a head-turning message ahead of the Texas matchup.
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Arch Manning’s Struggles Become Carson Beck’s Blessing in Surprise Revelation

Arch Manning is yet to justify his preseason hype. Meanwhile Carson Beck is busy trying to crown himself as the best QB in college football.
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Texas vs Oklahoma Injury Report: Big John Mateer Update Confirmed as Key Longhorns Star Officially Ruled Out

A day before the Red River Rivalry, Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners give out an official update on John Mateer’s availability.
NCAA Football: SEC Media Day

Steve Sarkisian Promises Big to Arch Manning After Failing to Provide Him Enough Protection

Steve Sarkisian produces hope at Austin as this unit of the Texas offense needs fixing ahead of the Oklahoma game.
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David Pollack Points to Unexpected Factor in Arch Manning’s Texas Struggles

David Pollack blames Steve Sarkisian for Arch Manning's QB struggles following Florida defeat as they prepare for Red River showdown.
NCAA Football: Texas at Florida

Longtime College Football Announcer Says Paul Finebaum Has No Say Over ESPN in His Daily 4-Hour Show

Paul Finebaum may be back, but a college football announcer revealed a major insight about Finebaum’s four-hour show.
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Urban Meyer Seals Steve Sarkisian’s CFP Fate Shut In Bold Texas Claim

Urban Meyer delivered a harsh verdict on Steve Sarkisian, as Texas deliver yet another disappointment in Week 6.
NCAA Football 2025: College Football PlayoffSemifinal Cotton Bowl Ohio State vs Texas JAN 10

College Football NIL in Week 7: Arch Manning, Drew Allar & Ty Simpson Among Biggest Movers

College football’s money game turns wild. See which NIL stars gained big and who just lost a small fortune in Week 7.
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Arch Manning Criticism Unites Texas Rival Fanbases for Longhorns QB

Arch Manning’s rough season drew brutal headlines, but the backlash created an unexpected alliance no one saw coming.
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Brent Venables’ Strict Locker Room Stance Confirmed as Steve Sarkisian Makes John Mateer Announcement

Brent Venables’ Oklahoma will face a big challenge against Texas without John Mateer. But Texas is looking at it from a different perspective.
NCAA Football: Illinois State at Oklahoma

Texas’ Steve Sarkisian Refuses Responsibility for Mistake That Has Derailed Arch Manning

Steve Sarkisian gets defensive when questioned about his decisions as Texas struggles continue and Arch Manning pays the price.
NCAA Football 2025: College Football PlayoffSemifinal Cotton Bowl Ohio State vs Texas JAN 10

Steve Sarkisian’s Texas Shows Worrying Signs Before Oklahoma as AP Poll Confirms Crisis

Steve Sarkisian may have major concerns entering Week 7, but the head coach has made his focus for the Oklahoma game crystal clear.
NCAA Football 2025: College Football PlayoffSemifinal Cotton Bowl Ohio State vs Texas JAN 10

Arch Manning in Deep Emotional Turmoil as Steve Sarkisian Faces Harsh QB Reality

Arch Manning’s struggles leave him in emotional turmoil as Steve Sarkisian confronts the harsh reality of Texas’s risky quarterback gamble.
NCAA Football: Texas at Florida

Calls Mount Against Steve Sarkisian & Arch Manning As Texas Lose 3-Year AP Poll Streak

Texas Longhorns' AP poll slip becomes the talk of the town at Austin, as Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning faces backlash
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Shedeur Sanders’ Family Friend Campaigns Against Arch Manning, Demands Same Nepotism Anger

Texas QB1 Arch Manning gets unexpected criticism from Shedeur Sanders' former agent as Steve Sarkisian defends his team after Gators loss
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College Football Rankings: Predicting AP Top 25 After Week 6

Chaos ruled Week 6 as unranked upsets and powerhouse collapses shook the AP Top 25. See who climbs and who crashes.
NCAA Football 2025: Georgia Vs Tennessee SEP 13

College Football Fans Convinced They Know Why ESPN Picked Oregon as Week 7 Gameday Destination

Fans speculate the reasons for ESPN choosing to go to Oregon for Week 7 GameDay. The alleged SEC bias is not a problem this time.
NCAA Football: Rose Bowl-Ohio State at Oregon

Brent Venables Gives Certain John Mateer Update With Clear QB Message for Texas

John Mateer’s return to the field remains uncertain, but the Sooners' HC dropped a hint about who could start against Texas.
NCAA Football: SEC Media Day

Steve Sarkisian Gives Arch Manning Injury Update as Texas HC Confirms Plans for Oklahoma

Steve Sarkisian updates Arch Manning's condition after the Florida loss as Texas' anemic run play raises concerns ahead of the Oklahoma game.
NCAA Football 2025: College Football PlayoffSemifinal Cotton Bowl Ohio State vs Texas JAN 10

College Football World Rip Arch Manning Mercilessly Over Week 6 Blunders

Arch Manning's blunder against Florida sparked brutal fan reactions on social media. Critics question if Texas QB can handle the pressure.
NCAA Football 2025 – Ohio State 14:7 Texas

Steve Sarkisian Homing 7x Pro Bowler Suspended From the NFL at Texas

Steve Sarkisian and Texas is harbouring one of their own players from the pros as suspension scare looms large on him.
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Who are Emmett Mosley’s Parents? Meet Emmett Mosley Sr and Cindy Mosley

All you need to know about Emmett Mosley's parents, Pamela Pace Greene and Earnest Greene Jr, on EssentiallySports.
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Seahawks’ OSU Great Makes Surreal Jeremiah Smith Admission: “His Ceiling is Farther..”

Ohio State Buckeyes' WR Jeremiah Smith draws an interesting verdict from former OSU legend as Smith outlines reason for his dropped efficiency
NCAA Football 2025:  CFP National Championship Ohio State vs Notre Dame JAN 20

About Texas Longhorns

Texas Longhorns 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Scores, Injury Report

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The Texas Longhorns compete in NCAA Men’s Basketball as a part of the Big 12 Conference. Baylor, Kansas, and Texas Tech are some of their notable opponents from the conference. They were founded in 1906.

Their name originates from the Longhorn cattle, which are a part of the history of the state of Texas. They are also called the Horns.

The Longhorns logo has been the same since it was first launched in 1961. It is an orange silhouette of a bull with elongated horns. Despite being so old, it still has a modern and minimalistic look to it.

History

Founded1906
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
Athletic DirectorChris Del Conte
Head CoachShaka Smart
ArenaFrank Erwin Center
Championships (0)-
Conference Tournament Titles (2)1994, 1995
Conference Regular Season Titles (25)1915, 1916, 1917, 1919, 1924, 1933, 1939, 1943, 1947, 1951, 1954, 1960, 1963, 1965, 1972, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1986, 1992, 1994, 1995 1999, 2006, 2008
Websitehttps://texassports.com/sports/mens-basketball

Who is the Coach of the Longhorns?

The current coach of the Longhorns is Shaka Smart. He was appointed in 2015, after coaching for six years at VCU.

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In his first season, he led them to an appraisive 20-13 record. Since then he has had just one more 20+ wins season. The 2020-21 season could be promising for the Longhorns, as they have started 7-1 under Smart.

Who is the Athletic Director of the Longhorns?

The current athletic director of the Longhorns is Chris Del Conte. He joined in 2017, arriving with experience of almost three decades.

He had signed a seven-year contract and received a salary bump in February 2019 to $200,000 for his performance with the Longhorns.

Achievements and Championships

The Longhorns have been impressive in their 34 NCAA tournament appearances, but have never been able to win the title. They have been to the Final Four thrice and seven times to the Elite Eight.

With 35 wins, the Longhorns ranked 6th among teams with the most wins without an NCAA title.

Before arriving in the Big 12 Conference, they were dominant in the Southwest Conference, winning 22 regular-season titles and two conference titles.

The Texas Longhorns are yet to win an NCAA title.

Greatest NBA Players

Over the years, many Texas alumni have made it to the NBA. The best Longhorns to grace the NBA are LaMarcus Aldridge and Kevin Durant. They were both picked #2 in the NBA Draft in consecutive years: 2006 and 2007. Durant won the Naismith Award and the Wooden Award in his only season with the Longhorns in 2006-07.

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Avery Bradley, Jarrett Allen, Mo Bamba, and Tristan Thompson are some current players who came from the Longhorns ranks.

Mascot and Uniform

The university has two mascots. Their live mascot is called Bevo, which is a Texas Longhorn steer. It was originally introduced in 1916. The most recent Bevo is Bevo XV, which was introduced in 2016. Bevo ranked 4th in Sports Illustrated's mascot rankings in 2019.

The costumed mascot is called Hook'Em. It was launched in 1977, during a basketball game between Texas and Oklahoma.

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The team colors for the Texas Longhorns are burnt orange and white.

Current Roster

The Longhorns roster for the 2020-21 season has 14 players.

PositionJerseyNumberNameHeightWeight
F0Gerald Liddell6-8205
G1Andrew Jones6-4192
G2Matt Coleman III6-2180
G3Courtney Ramey6-3185
F4Greg Brown6-9205
F5Royce Hamm Jr.6-9225
G10Donovan Williams6-6190
G13Jase Febres6-5195
G14Drayton Whiteside6-0160
F20Jericho Sims6-10245
F22Kai Jones6-11218
F30Brock Cunningham6-5204
F33Kamaka Hepa6-9220
F34Blake Nevins6-5205

Schedule

The Texas Longhorns started the 2020-21 season with a 91-55 win against the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros. They have a 27-game regular season that ends with an away game against rivals Texas Tech on February 27. They currently have a 7-1 record.

The full schedule is available on the college website.

How to contact Texas Longhorns men's basketball?

Texas Longhorns on Twitter: @TexasMBB

Texas Longhorns on Instagram: @texasmbb