Thomas Jones
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Rodney Terry: Forward Timmy Allen 'full tilt' for Texas' NCAA basketball opener
Timmy Allen, a senior forward, missed the entire Big 12 Tournament, but Texas coach Rodney Terry says he will play against Colgate in the first round. → Read More
Reports: Former Texas basketball coach Chris Beard set to take Ole Miss job
After being fired by Texas following an arrest on a felony domestic violence charge, Beard had the charges dropped and could soon take over an SEC program → Read More
Texas men draw No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament, will open against Colgate on Thursday
Texas will open the NCAA Tournament against Colgate on Thursday and might meet up with Texas A&M in the second round to get to the Sweet 16. → Read More
Texas men stun Kansas, win Big 12 basketball title
The Longhorns get contributions from every player in the rotation while pulling away to claim a second Big 12 tournament title in three seasons. → Read More
Texas, Kansas basketball teams face off for Big 12 tournament title
The Longhorns put on a defensive clinic in a semifinal win over TCU, but Kansas will be a tougher task in front of a partisan Jayhawk crowd → Read More
Christian Bishop helps muscle Texas into Big 12 title game
Powered by its frontcourt, Texas advances to meet Kansas after dominating in the paint against TCU → Read More
Despite key injury, Texas rolls past Oklahoma State in Big 12 tourney opener
With Timmy Allen out and Jabari Rice in as a new starter, Texas cruises on both ends of the court to reach the Big 12 semifinals → Read More
As Texas, OU get close to departure, Big 12 commissioner says, 'We're in a great place'
The commissioner says a new media deal and conference expansion will make the Big 12 "truly a national conference from a brand perspective." → Read More
No. 7 Texas seeks another win over Oklahoma State in Big 12 basketball opener
The Longhorns won each of their first games of the season against the Cowboys by double digits, but Oklahoma State is desperate to reach the NCAAs. → Read More
What's at state in this Big 12 men's basketball tournament for every conference team
Texas seems locked in as a No. 2 NCAA seed, but winning the Big 12 tournament could help produce a No. 1 seed. → Read More
Texas men hope to translate regular-season success into postseason tournament wins
The Longhorns had their best season in more than a decade. Can one of the best offenses in the nation now make a run at tournament titles? → Read More
Freshman CJ Baxter is filling Texas' void at running back as spring football begins
With Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson each getting ready for the NFL draft, head coach Steve Sarkisian is excited about his team's newest running back. → Read More
Former Texas star Bijan Robinson shines during his NFL scouting combine workouts
Projected as a first-round selection, Texas' Doak Walker Award winner impressed in the 40 yard dash as well as other drills. → Read More
Marcus Carr, Jabari Rice among Texas players selected to coaches All-Big 12 team
After finishing second in the conference in the regular season, a trio of Texas men's players earn recognition → Read More
Springing into action: Five questions facing Texas football team during spring workouts
How much will Arch Manning play? Who replaces Bijan Robinson? Which newcomers will make quick impacts? Spring could answer some big questions for UT. → Read More
No. 9 Texas men cap regular season with win over No. 3 Kansas
By beating the Big 12 champs, Texas secures the No. 2 seed for the Big 12 tournament → Read More
No. 9 Texas hopes to snap skid against Big 12 men's basketball champ Kansas
Big 12 tournament seeding is on the line as Texas wants to enter the postseason with some momentum. Texas will be the Big 12's second to fourth seed. → Read More
Defensive guru Gary Patterson steps away from Texas football program
After one season as a special assistant to head coach Steve Sarkisian, Patterson says he "needs to take some time" for his family. → Read More
Texas falls at TCU, and the Longhorns' Big 12 championship hopes take it on the chin
A late rally by the Longhorns couldn't overcome a slow start as Kansas claimed the undisputed Big 12 title. Texas closes its regular season Saturday. → Read More
Dylan Disu providing punch for Texas men's basketball team down the stretch
Dylan Disu had his best game yet as a Longhorn in the loss to Baylor, but he know the Horns need to beat TCU to keep Big 12 title hopes alive → Read More