Barnes revitalizes program at Texas basketball
Texas coach Rick Barnes has built a durable, high achieving program since 1998, guiding Texas to nine straight tournament appearances, multiple deep runs including a 2003 Final Four and 2006 Elite Eight, while recruiting stars like Durant and Aldridge. The program’s stability contrasts with Kansas State shifts, establishing Texas as a top Big 12 contender.
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Texas Longhorns face tough seed outlook after top 10 wins
Texas remains in NCAA tournament contention after beating three top 10 foes this season, including No. 7 Tennessee and No. 1 UCLA. Coach Rick Barnes notes tough non conference schedule helps the bid, contrasting with Wisconsin’s similar run but fewer marquee wins.
Texas Longhorns rise in Big 12 race despite early doubt
RESUME BUILDERS Texas leads the Big 12 with 25-5 overall and 12-3 in conference after defeating three Top 10 teams. Guards Augustin and Abrams pace a high-scoring offense while Atchley and James anchor the defense and rebounding. A remaining home game vs Oklahoma State could secure the title share.
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Home Success Texas Big 12 Record 2002-08
Texas shows strong home performance in Big 12 play, finishing 42-4 over five seasons. Data entries include 2002-03 at 7-0, 2003-04 at 7-1 with a loss to Oklahoma State, 2004-05 at 6-2 with losses to Iowa State and Oklahoma, plus partial 2005-06 and 2006-07 figures indicating 7- and 7- records respectively.
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Sorrento Scale Connor Atchley avoids fouls in rough stretch
The team, facing a rough patch with a 3 game skid and 4 of 5 losses, drops to 7-8 in Big 12 play and 16-13 overall as road woes continue. Connor Atchley must stay out of foul trouble to help reverse the slide.
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Turgeon Sees Ups and Downs in Aggies Season
Texas A M coach Mark Turgeon vented frustration over inconsistent play after a 44 point win over Texas Tech and a 64 37 loss to Oklahoma. The Aggies sit 21 8 overall, 7 7 in the Big 12 with the conference boasting multiple top 50 RPI teams as Oklahoma State eyes six NCAA bids. Blake Griffin of Oklahoma will miss final regular season games after knee surgery. Baylor and Kansas State players named Big 12 Players of the Week. Baylor coach Scott Drew jokes about shaving heads if his team keeps winning. Colorado coach Jeff Bzdelik candidly reflects on Colorado’s poor record and admission of program investment.
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What Keegan says on Texas Longhorns and KU Big 12 title tie
Keegan notes Texas tied Kansas for a Big 12 title this season in an unexpected surge. He argues KU two seasons earlier achieved even more remarkable feats, with PJ Tucker as the standout, while KU relied on three freshmen and two sophomores to claim the regular season crown.
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