JIM VERTUNO
Texas forward Christian Bishop (32) and Texas Tech forward Bryson Williams (11) scramble for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Williams leads No. 11 Texas Tech over No. 20 Texas 61-55

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 19, 2022 03:35 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech fans packed into rival Texas' home arena.

Texas guard Courtney Ramey (3) is blocked by Kansas forward David McCormack (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Allen jumper sends No. 20 Texas over No. 8 Kansas 79-76

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 07, 2022 11:54 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Timmy Allen hit the go-ahead jumper, then Marcus Carr delivered

Texas head coach Chris Beard talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Iowa State, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Carr, 3-pointers put No. 23 Texas over No. 20 Iowa State

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 05, 2022 04:12 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Longhorns were mired in offensive miscues and misfires

Tennessee forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (2) drives around Texas forward Dylan Disu (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan., 29, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Allen's late free throw lifts Texas over No. 18 Vols 52-51

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 29, 2022 10:47 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas rolled out the welcome mat for Rick Barnes' return to

Arkansas-Pine Bluff guard Dequan Morris (5) is blocked by Texas forward Dylan Disu (4) as he tires to score during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Mitchell's 14 points, tough Texas defense lead to 63-31 win

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 14, 2021 11:17 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas got some new muscle on the floor and turned up the defense

Texas forward Christian Bishop (32) celebrates a play during an NCAA college basketball game against Houston Baptist, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 5 Texas gets Beard first win, 92-48 over Houston Baptist

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 10, 2021 12:39 AM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chris Beard is doing everything he can to pump new energy

In this Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, photo, Texas head coach Chris Beard, center, directs a practice at the team's facility, in Austin, Texas. Beard starts his season with the Longhorns with a roster loaded with transfers who collectively bring more than 750 games and nearly 8,000 points and 3,000 rebounds in their new program. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Beard builds transfer-heavy lineup for debut at No. 5 Texas

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — When Chris Beard left Texas Tech for Texas, one of the

In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, center, joins players in singing "The Eyes of Texas" after an NCAA college football against Louisiana-Lafayette, in Austin, Texas. The Texas chapter of the NAACP and a group of UT students have filed a federal civil rights complaint against the University of Texas for its continued use of “The Eyes of Texas” school song, tune with racist elements in its past. The complaint filed Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, with the U.S. Department of Education alleges that Black students and faculty are being subjected to violations of the Civil Rights Act and a hostile campus environment. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas NAACP files federal complaint over "The Eyes of Texas"

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 08, 2021 06:15 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas chapter of the NAACP and a group of students

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard, right, talks with his team during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Chris Beard leaving Texas Tech for Texas to replace Smart

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 01, 2021 04:52 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas snatched Chris Beard away from Big 12 rival Texas

Texas guard Andrew Jones (1) drives to the basket between Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) and guard Bryce Thompson, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ramey, No. 14 Texas rally for OT win over No. 17 Kansas

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 24, 2021 12:04 AM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Courtney Ramey scored 15 points and made two free throws

TCU guard PJ Fuller (4) drives to the basket against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Jones scores 19 to lead No, 13 Texas over TCU 70-55

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 13, 2021 04:25 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas freshman Greg Brown used a body twist and quick step

Baylor forward Flo Thamba (0) celebrates a score against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 2 Baylor stays unbeaten, tops No. 6 Texas 83-69

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 02, 2021 10:20 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas played Baylor tougher than most teams have this

Texas head coach Shaka Smart directs his team against Kansas State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas' Smart says he had 'significant' COVID-19 symptoms

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 01, 2021 04:37 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Shaka Smart said Monday he had “significant"

Oklahoma guard Austin Reaves (12) shoots over Texas guard Andrew Jones (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Reaves' 23 points, late FT lift Oklahoma over Texas 80-79

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 26, 2021 10:49 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Oklahoma Sooners are surging. And when they can grab a

Kansas State forward Anftonio Gordon (11) drives against Texas guard Andrew Jones (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Hepa scores 15 as No. 4 Texas romps over K-State 82-67

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 16, 2021 11:23 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A depleted roster forced Texas deep into its bench for

Texas Tech coach Chris Beard, center, talks with the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
McClung lifts No. 15 Texas Tech past No. 4 Texas, 79-77

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 14, 2021 12:03 AM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mac McClung made a long jumper with 3 seconds left and No.

Iowa State forward Xavier Foster sits on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Jones scores 23, No. 4 Texas holds off Iowa State 78-72

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 05, 2021 10:41 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Andrew Jones scored 23 points and No. 4 Texas held off

Texas guard Matt Coleman III breaks away with the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Texas State, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Brown's 18 points lead No. 13 Texas over Texas State 74-53

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 09, 2020 10:13 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — For Texas freshman Greg Brown, every minute on the court,

Villanova guard Collin Gillispie, right, looks to pass against Texas defenders Matt Coleman, left and Jericho Sims, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Austin, Texas. Villanova won 68-64. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
No. 12 Villanova hands No. 17 Texas first loss 68-64

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 06, 2020 03:49 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After opening the season in a Connecticut “bubble,”

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Texas' Matt Coleman III (2) drives the ball around Texas Tech's Jahmi'us Ramsey (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas. Coleman is the floor leader who has seen everything. Andrew Jones and Courtney Ramey bring playmaking and defense. Those three found a rhythm that propelled a five-game win streak late last season. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
No. 19 Texas has mix of experience and elite young talent

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 12, 2020 02:53 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Shaka Smart should have everything he needs this season