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19-15, 6th in Big 12
Scout's Take: ESPN 100 PG Courtney Ramey commits to Texas
The Longhorns added to their top-15 recruiting class with Courtney Ramey, who gives them multiple options at the point in 2018-19
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
With the addition of Courtney Ramey, Texas jumps up to no.8 in the ESPN class rankings.
ESPN 100 guard Ramey commits to Longhorns
Guard Courtney Ramey, ranked No. 56 in the ESPN 100 for the 2018 class, committed to Texas on Friday. He had been the fourth-highest-ranked overall men's basketball prospect still uncommitted.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Courtney Ramey brings the Longhorns terrific positional length as a point guard. He is an excellent passer and he will make others around him better. He join's Matt Coleman in the backcourt. This gives Shaka Smart high level quality and depth in the backcourt.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Courtney Ramey no.56 in the ESPN 100 is headed to Texas, per his Instagram page.
Bamba on potential end to the one-and-done era (0:47)
Bamba: Would have coveted NBA 'head start'
Mohamed Bamba, a projected top-five pick in June's draft, said that had the opportunity been in place, he would have jumped straight from high school to the NBA.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
I spoke with Espn 100 PG Courtney Ramey. Today he is taking his official Louisville. He has already made official visits to Texas and Oklahoma State. At Webster Groves HS, Ramey has won back to back state championships and Mr. Basketball under Jay Blossom. He greatest strengths are his leadership, scoring ability, passing vision and positional length.
UNC Asheville hires Texas' Morrell as coach
Mike Morrell, who has been an assistant on Shaka Smart's staffs with Texas and VCU, was hired by UNC Asheville as its new men's basketball coach on Wednesday.
How Texas' Andrew Jones inspired and guided Mo Bamba (2:58)
Bamba's love for the game not going anywhere (1:55)
Mohamed Bamba: Shaka Smart treated me like a son (2:55)
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
ESPN Sources: WNBA legend Tina Thompson to be inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of 2018 class. She's a 4-time champ, 9-time All-Star, 2-time Olympic gold medalist, WNBA's second all-time leading scorer and currently associate head coach at University of Texas.
Sophomore G Young will transfer from Texas
Sophomore guard Jacob Young will transfer from Texas, the school announced Thursday.
Mo Bamba looking to make presence felt in NBA (0:41)
Texas' Bamba says he's entering NBA draft
Freshman standout Mohamed Bamba of Texas says he will enter the NBA draft.
Next stop: NBA? Top talents had an early exit at NCAA tournament
With the way the tourney is shaping up, the later rounds might be lacking in future high NBA draft picks. Deandre Ayton, Collin Sexton and Trae Young all saw their seasons -- and probably their college careers -- come to an end.
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
A dejected Mohamed Bamba said he isn't worried about setting a timeline to make a decision whether or not to enter the NBA draft. If anything, Texas' star freshman said he's still processing a loss to Nevada that made his freshman season fall short of expectation.
Tournament Challenge: Sole winless bracket winless no more
There are still 64 undefeated brackets out there, but sadly Nevada's OT win over Texas ended the reign of the completely defeated bracket.
Texas' Bamba: No timetable for NBA decision
Draft prospect and Texas standout Mohamed Bamba says he isn't sure when he will decide on his future.
Seventh-seeded Nevada rallies, tops Texas 87-83 in overtime
Caleb Martin scored 18 points and made two huge 3-pointers in overtime Friday as Nevada rallied to beat Texas 87-83 for its first NCAA tournament victory since 2007.
Even with another top recruiting class, Texas faces critical season
The Longhorns' success next season will depend largely on how well their top recruits play out.
John Gasaway ESPN Insider
Nevada's reached its first round of 32 since 2007, thanks to a hard-fought 87-83 overtime victory over Texas. Kendall Stephens scored 22 points for the Wolf Pack, and Caleb Martin added 18. The game marks the first NCAA tournament win for the Mountain West Conference since 2015.
Everything you need to know about Friday's first-round games
Reigning champ North Carolina and trendy favorite Michigan State begin their tournament runs, while New Mexico State, Butler and Murray State look to become this year's Cinderellas.
2017-18 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 13-5 | - | 31-8 |
| Texas Tech | 11-7 | 2 | 27-10 |
| West Virginia | 11-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Kansas St | 10-8 | 3 | 25-12 |
| TCU | 9-9 | 4 | 21-12 |
| Oklahoma St | 8-10 | 5 | 21-15 |
| Oklahoma | 8-10 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Baylor | 8-10 | 5 | 19-15 |
| Texas | 8-10 | 5 | 19-15 |
| Iowa State | 4-14 | 9 | 13-18 |
Top Performers 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game72.1222nd
Rebounds Per Game36.0136th
Assists Per Game11.6311th
Points Allowed68.880th
2018 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Liddell | SF | Signed | 88 |
| Courtney Ramey | PG | Committed | 86 |
| Kamaka Hepa | PF | Signed | 85 |
| Jaxson Hayes | C | Signed | 83 |
| Brock Cunningham | PF | Signed | 80 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 3 |
| Tournament Record | 35-36 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 33 |