Abhishek Mukund

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Durant and the Warriors make season pointless, Allen shooting down stars

January 23, 2019

Let’s take a look at how some former Longhorns have performed in the past week.
Allen and Tucker seek to improve slumping teams

December 5, 2018

Let’s take a look at two former Texas Longhorns around the league who are on teams struggling in the standings.
Thompson leads Cavaliers, Durant puts Warriors back on track

November 28, 2018

About one quarter of the NBA season is completed, and many teams are dealing with new identities. Let’s take a look at how some former Longhorns are making a positive impact on their teams.
Bamba crashes back after impressive two games, Aldridge chugs along

November 13, 2018

The NBA season is one-eighth of the way along, and there’s as much drama today as there was at the start of the season. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at two former Texas big men who are on teams heading in very different directions.
Longhorns in the NBA: Thompson shows up big, Turner seeing small minutes

November 7, 2018

The NBA season is heating up with nearly every team reaching the 10-game mark.
Longhorns in the NBA: Thompson helps Cavaliers gain first win, Tucker steps up in losses

October 31, 2018

The NBA season continues with intriguing storylines across the board. The Milwaukee Bucks have yet to register a loss, the Golden State Warriors scored 92 points in one half, and four teams have yet to win their second game. Let’s take a look at a couple former Longhorns stuck on teams that haven’t seen favorable results so far.
Durant shines in first five games, Turner (still) struggles

October 25, 2018

Longhorns around the NBA have also made some noise — both good and bad — this week.
Longhorns in the NBA: Allen dazzles in loss, Bamba eyeing starting role

October 19, 2018

The NBA season kicked off Tuesday night after a dizzying array of trades and player movement this past offseason. With a new season comes leaps and regressions from many former Texas Longhorn athletes.
Here’s a look at three former Longhorns approaching their NFL debuts

August 30, 2018

From the MVP of the Texas Bowl to a veteran leader on the offensive line, some former Longhorns are beginning their journey to the NFL this preseason. Here’s a look at three alumni who have made an immediate presence on the field so far this year:
Aldridge, Spurs avoid a sweep, Turner not enough to stop the King (again)

April 26, 2018

The playoffs are roaring along, with every series having played at least five games so far.
Aldridge carries Spurs into playoffs, Durant not so much

April 12, 2018

Even with months of basketball already completed, it took until game No. 82 to determine the final seeding in both conferences. The teams will begin the playoffs on Saturday.
Durant out due to injury, ejection, Turner not much help in recent Pacers wins

April 2, 2018

The NBA is barreling toward the playoffs with less than 10 days left in the regular season.
Aldridge and Turner help their teams in late-season playoff push

March 21, 2018

With roughly 12 games left for every team, the end of the NBA season is quickly approaching.
Longhorns in the NBA: Durant, Tucker enjoy post-All-Star success; Aldridge struggles to stay on the court

March 6, 2018

Kevin Durant and P.J. Tucker have excelled after the All Star break while LaMarcus Aldridge is struggling to stay on the court.
Durant shines in All-Star game, Aldridge struggles to find minutes

February 19, 2018

Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge participated in the NBA All Star game in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Longhorns in the NBA: Thompson finds his role, Joseph continues to struggle

February 12, 2018

Thompson finds his role, Joseph continues to struggle
Longhorns in the NBA: Allen starts to heat up, Turner struggles to stay healthy

February 6, 2018

Two former Longhorn bigs, Jarrett Allen and Myles Turner, have gone in different directions recently.
Longhorns in the NBA: Bradley traded to Clippers, Allen slowly improving

January 30, 2018

Former Texas shooting guard Avery Bradley is on the move again after a short stint with the Detroit Pistons, while big man Jarrett Allen has continued to improve with the Brooklyn Nets as his rookie season progresses.
Former Longhorns selected for NBA All-Star game

January 24, 2018

Forwards Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge are the two former Longhorns attending the NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles on Feb. 18.
Texas men finishes 7th at Pre-Nationals event

October 16, 2017

The Texas men impressed over the weekend at the Pre-Nationals Invitational in Louisville, finishing No. 7 in a field that included four Top 10 teams, and eight ranked squads throughout the country.
Longhorns to host Texas Invitational in Round Rock

September 13, 2017

The meet will begin on Thursday at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas, and will see Texas take on Big 12 rivals Texas Tech and TCU, among others.
Texas kicks off cross country season at Aggie Opener

September 5, 2017

Texas rang in a new season in College Station on Friday, claiming one victory in addition to four top-10 triumphs.
Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of Longhorn roster

August 2, 2017

Tom Herman’s main mission this offseason has been to reverse Texas’ culture. He’s used the buzzword time and again through spring practice and summer workouts, aiming to change the mindset of a team that had lost 21 games over the past three seasons.
Women’s tennis picks up 28 wins at Kitty Harrison Invitational

November 6, 2016

The Longhorns finished up a big weekend with 28 wins in their three days at the Kitty Harrison Invitational in North Carolina.
Women's tennis gears up for Kitty Harrison Invitational

November 4, 2016

The Longhorn women finish fall tournament play with a trip to North Carolina.
Longhorn women fall at ITA Texas Regional

October 26, 2016

Former Longhorn Breaunna Addison set a precedent for Texas with a win at the ITA Texas Regional event last year.
Men, women’s tennis head to ITA Texas Regional Championships

October 20, 2016

Texas looks to solidify its place as the top tennis program in the state at this weekend’s ITA Texas Regional Championships, hosted by TCU.
Koprcina leads young group at Rice Invitational

September 23, 2016

Texas’ women’s tennis opened its season with a trip to Houston to compete at the Rice Invitational.
Does race affect voting? Why policies and principles mean the most to voters

August 31, 2015

Guest columnist Abhishek Mukund examines what role race plays in elections.

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Recent Contributions

Durant and the Warriors make season pointless, Allen shooting down stars

Allen and Tucker seek to improve slumping teams

Thompson leads Cavaliers, Durant puts Warriors back on track

Bamba crashes back after impressive two games, Aldridge chugs along

Longhorns in the NBA: Thompson shows up big, Turner seeing small minutes

Longhorns in the NBA: Thompson helps Cavaliers gain first win, Tucker steps up in losses

Durant shines in first five games, Turner (still) struggles

Longhorns in the NBA: Allen dazzles in loss, Bamba eyeing starting role

Here’s a look at three former Longhorns approaching their NFL debuts

Aldridge, Spurs avoid a sweep, Turner not enough to stop the King (again)

Aldridge carries Spurs into playoffs, Durant not so much

Durant out due to injury, ejection, Turner not much help in recent Pacers wins

Aldridge and Turner help their teams in late-season playoff push

Longhorns in the NBA: Durant, Tucker enjoy post-All-Star success; Aldridge struggles to stay on the court

Durant shines in All-Star game, Aldridge struggles to find minutes

Longhorns in the NBA: Thompson finds his role, Joseph continues to struggle

Longhorns in the NBA: Allen starts to heat up, Turner struggles to stay healthy

Longhorns in the NBA: Bradley traded to Clippers, Allen slowly improving

Former Longhorns selected for NBA All-Star game

Texas men finishes 7th at Pre-Nationals event

Longhorns to host Texas Invitational in Round Rock

Texas kicks off cross country season at Aggie Opener

Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of Longhorn roster

Women’s tennis picks up 28 wins at Kitty Harrison Invitational

Women's tennis gears up for Kitty Harrison Invitational

Longhorn women fall at ITA Texas Regional

Men, women’s tennis head to ITA Texas Regional Championships

Koprcina leads young group at Rice Invitational

Does race affect voting? Why policies and principles mean the most to voters