Before this college basketball season, most UT fans and I figured the UT men’s basketball team would be mediocre, as usual. No NCAA Tournament, much less a chance at a championship of anything. So far, I have been completely wrong. The Longhorns have become a very good team.
Texas is now 18-4 and ranked #15 in the country. One big reason to their success is coach Rick Barnes. He must’ve done something to turn the program around. He seems to have really changed his attitude for the better. He has improved his team better than he ever has in his coaching career. Everything about his team has skyrocketed.
Only a few great players have come through the program, and that remains the same this year. Although they have no superstars, they have been able to come together as a team. All of the players are good athletes, friends with one another, and know how to play unselfish basketball. This has been a huge part to their success. Their team is very young, about 90% of the team is just freshmen or sophomores, but they play mature and like they have played with each other for years. The Horns have beaten 4 ranked opponents in a row and are on an impressive winning streak.
Texas has become a solid team and has a chance at a run in the tournament if they keep up their hard work.
Hook ’em Horns! I’ve caught the headlines about our basketball team, and I appreciate reading your insights here.
As you know, yes I do route for the horns but I’m an Aggie at heart. I do agree with you, Texas has had a stand out year in basketball and your explanations for this are very accurate. Nice piece of writing G!