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“It Tears Me Apart”: Steve Sarkisian’s Wife Loreal Makes Sad Mental Health Confession

Texas Longhorns First Lady Loreal Sarkisian opened up about the negative side of social media and how she broke through the negativity
Loreal Sarkisian

Dan Lanning Receives Huge Update on 4-star Tyler Atkinson’s College Football Inclination

Dan Lanning would be eagerly waiting for Tyler Atkinson's commitment to know where the 4-star recruit is going.
NCAA Football: Rose Bowl-Ohio State at Oregon

Steve Sarkisian’s Wife Turns to the Almighty After Being Affected by Texas Floods

Loreal Sarkisian leans on faith after devastating Texas floods. Heartfelt messages, silent support, and a community shattered beyond words.
Loreal Sarkisian

Paul Finebaum Airs Out Years Of Frustration With Flagship ESPN Show After Arch Manning Debacle

Paul Finebaum recounted an incident on ESPN's First Take that caused him a lot of damage, the kind he's facing after his Arch Manning row.
Paul Finebaum – Tennessee

Bill Belichick’s UNC Lands Texas’ In-State Target as 32nd 2026 Commit

Bill Belichick’s UNC lands a top Texas linebacker in a stunning July win that’s shaking up 2026 recruiting rankings.
NCAA Basketball: La Salle at North Carolina

No.1 RB Derrek Cooper Sends Strong Message to SEC Powerhouse Ahead of July 20 Commitment

As the recruiting trail heats up for 2026 No.1 running back target Derrek Cooper, one of his SEC suitors gets some glimmer of hope
Derrek Cooper

Big Ten QB Named Emerging Threat to Arch Manning in 2025 Heisman Race

Arch Manning's Heisman race may get tougher as a Big Ten QB enters the conversation, but Manning is ready to make Texas proud.
NCAA Football: Texas at Texas A&M

Steve Sarkisian’s Texas Ends Recruiting Drought With Third 2026 Commit in July

July 11 came with a big win for the Texas Longhorns as Steve Sarkisian went on a hat-trick in hunting down 2026 recruits during this month.
NCAA Football 2025: College Football PlayoffSemifinal Cotton Bowl Ohio State vs Texas JAN 10

Steve Sarkisian’s Texas Among Final 5 for Nation’s No. 1 RB Derrek Cooper

Steve Sarkisian and Texas are in the mix for the nation’s top RB Derrek Cooper as a major decision draws near.
Derrek Cooper

Steve Sarkisian Let 5-Star Felix Ojo Slip to Texas Tech — Not Because of NIL

College football analyst gives a sneak peek into what made Steve Sarkisian lose out on their 5-star hot target Felix Ojo
NCAA Football 2025: College Football PlayoffSemifinal Cotton Bowl Ohio State vs Texas JAN 10

Arch Manning on High Alert as Valid Concerns Raised Amid Texas’ SEC Media Day Announcement

A broadcaster shares a cautionary take on Arch Manning’s hype, questioning the early praise surrounding the young QB.
College Football Playoff- Texas – Clemson; Austin, TX USA, 21.12.2024

Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Makes Final 3 Cut for Elite 2026 Defensive Target

Lane Kiffin just crashed a heavyweight recruiting battle. Can Ole Miss flip the script and steal this elite SEC-bound EDGE?
Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin

Arch Manning’s Brother Reacts as Texas Loses Incoming Freshman in Flood Tragedy

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning’s brother sends his prayers after a Longhorns freshman lost her life to devastating flash floods.
University of Texas

Big 12 Conference Issues Statement on Texas Floods as Steve Sarkisian’s Wife Loreal Deeply Affected

Big 12 issues heartfelt statement on Texas floods as Loreal Sarkisian, wife of Steve Sarkisian, feels deep impact.
Loreal Sarkisian

Arch Manning Hype Faces Reality Check as Saints Draft Plan Confirmed by Reporter

Arch Manning’s spotlight grows brighter, but doubts are rising all while the Saints plot its next big draft move after Derek Carr’s move.
Arch Manning

Kirk Herbstreit & Pat McAfee Join Hands as Countdown to Lee Corso’s ESPN Farewell Officially Begins

Last season's epic playoff clash is the 2025 opener. Can a reloaded Texas get revenge against a depleted Ohio State?
Pat McAfee, Kirk Herbstreit

Quinn Ewers ‘Holding Texas Back’ Narrative Addressed as Arch Manning Recruitment Role Cleared

Quinn Ewers' impact re-evaluated as narrative of "holding Texas back" fades, highlighting his key role in Arch Manning's recruitment.
NCAA Football: University of Texas Spring Game

Steve Sarkisian’s Wife in ‘Tears’ Over Texas Flood as She Rallies Fanbase to Take Action

Steve Sarkisian's wife, Loreal, shared a heartfelt message in light of the tragic Texas flood, urging supporters to stand with the affected.
Loreal Sarkisian

Arch Manning’s Three-Year Gamble Earns Payoff After Cam Newton’s Blunt Take On Texas QB

Arch Manning sees support from a national analyst and Carolina Panther phenom Cam Newton, for sitting out two years in Texas as a backup QB.
College Football Playoff- Texas – Clemson; Austin, TX USA, 21.12.2024

Cameron Dicker Reveals Arch Manning’s Humble Side as Uncle Peyton’s Admission Turns Heads

Arch Manning is gaining praise from all corners, but his uncle’s confession is making waves across the college football world.
NCAA Football 2025: College Football Playoff Semifinal Cotton Bowl Ohio State vs Texas JAN 10

No. 2 OL John Turntine Confirms Texas Loyalty as Family Decision Seals Longhorn Future

John Turntine’s loyalty runs deep, and his commitment to Texas goes beyond football, it’s rooted in personal relationships.
John Turntine

Texas Insider Exposes Felix Ojo’s ‘Ridiculous’ Act After $5.1M Joey McGuire Move

Texas loses a 5-star Felix Ojo in shocking fashion as insider drama and record-breaking NIL deals flip the college football script.
Felix Ojo

Everyone’s Saying the Same Thing After Felix Ojo’s $5.1M Texas Tech Move

Five-star offensive tackle, Felix Ojo, lays down his commitment to Texas Tech as the move raises eyebrows after a big revelation
Felix Ojo

Texas Longhorns Get Major Secondary News Ahead of Steve Sarkisian’s Fifth Season

Texas just got a massive defensive boost ahead of 2025 and it could change everything for Steve Sarkisian’s title chase.
Sports News – January 11, 2025

Steve Sarkisian Back in Market for Key 2026 Spot After Billy Napier Spoils Texas Plans

As Steve Sarkisian’s Texas Longhorns lock in the power-trio for their 2026 defensive line, Billy Napier rained on their parade 
NCAA Football 2025: College Football PlayoffSemifinal Cotton Bowl Ohio State vs Texas JAN 10

Georgia Football Recruiting: 5-star Derrek Cooper Reveals Stressful Update on Commitment Delay

Derrek Cooper hasn’t just delayed his commitment date—he’s also dropped hints about his CFB future amid a stressful decision-making process.
Derrek Cooper

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