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Incarnate Word guard Josh Morgan (13) is fouled as he drives to the basket against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Incarnate Word Cardinals at Texas Longhorns 12/28/2021

Dec. 28, 2021 08:54 PM EST

FILE - Arizona State's Jaelen House shoots around Washington State's Isaac Bonton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament on March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. The relaxed transfer rules approved by the NCAA in the spring has lead to some quick fixes and fast turnarounds for numerous men's basketball programs. Among them are the New Mexico Lobos, who are 4-1 thanks to a foursome of transfers, including House. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
New transfer rule leads to fast turnarounds for hoops teams

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 25, 2021 03:26 PM EST

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)
Tipoff: In era of rampant transfers, Texas stands out

By Steve Megargee Oct. 26, 2021 03:16 AM EDT

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

Texas' Beard dives in, makes splash in transfer portal

By Mark Rosner Aug. 04, 2021 05:51 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chris Beard didn’t sound like a “trust the process” guy when he became the Texas basketball coach in early April. ...

Texas Tech's Mac McClung (0) lays up around Incarnate Word's Marcus Larsson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Incarnate Word Cardinals at Texas Tech Red Raiders 12/29/2020

Dec. 29, 2020 08:06 PM EST

Texas Tech's Marcus Santos-Silva (14) dives to keep the ball away from Abilene Christian's Reggie Miller during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Texas Tech Red Raiders 12/9/2020

Dec. 09, 2020 08:14 PM EST

Texas Tech forward TJ Holyfield (22) goes to shoot as he is defended by West Virginia forwards Oscar Tshiebwe (34) and Derek Culver (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
McBride leads No. 17 West Virginia over No. 22 Texas Tech

By John Raby Jan. 11, 2020 08:55 PM EST

Texas Tech guard Davide Moretti (25) defends Louisville guard Darius Perry (2) as he drives down the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Jimmy V Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Louisville becomes latest No. 1 to lose, falls to Texas Tech

By Dan Gelston Dec. 10, 2019 09:38 PM EST

Texas Tech's TJ Holyfield (22) tips the ball away from Eastern Illinois' Jordan Skipper-Brown (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Eastern Illinois Panthers at Texas Tech Red Raiders 11/5/2019

Nov. 05, 2019 09:16 PM EST