Basketball

Yao Ming may enter Hall of Fame as contributor

By The Associated Press - Updated on August 10, 2011 at 10:38 pm

Retired Houston Rockets center Yao Ming could enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as early as next year — not as a player but as a contributor to the game.
Basketball adds power forward

By Nick Cremona - Updated on August 3, 2011 at 11:58 pm

The Longhorns added a seventh member to their 2011 recruiting class with the verbal commitment of power forward Jaylen Bond on Tuesday afternoon.
Hamilton tells his side of the story as he prepares for pro basketball

By Trey Scott - Updated on July 6, 2011 at 10:45 pm

Former Longhorn swingman does not blame Texas head coach Rick Barnes for him slipping to No. 26 in the NBA draft.
Grateful Hamilton thanks fans, Barnes in farewell letter

By - Updated on July 6, 2011 at 10:44 pm

Eager to clear his name and prevent any ill will that could come from prior incorrect reports, Hamilton has provided The Daily Texan with an open letter.
Non-conference foes pose danger for team searching for identity

By Nick Cremona - Updated on July 5, 2011 at 12:27 pm

With the recent departure of three key players, the Texas basketball team will have to bolster its ranks quickly in preparation for next season.
Durant quickly becoming one of Texas all-time greats

By Trey Scott - Updated on July 4, 2011 at 12:02 am

The likes of Earl Campbell, Ricky Williams, Bobby Layne and Vince Young, and baseball stars Roger Clemens, Burt Hooton and Huston Street might have to make room atop the school’s professional pantheon because Kevin Durant is about to supplant them all.
Former standout hosts youth basketball camp

By Trey Scott - Updated on July 3, 2011 at 11:52 pm

Oklahoma City Thunder star and former Longhorn Kevin Durant finished up his summer camp circuit Saturday at local Westlake High School.
UT trio of NBA first-rounders will be missed, but not impossible to replace

By Christian Corona - Updated on June 30, 2011 at 8:36 pm

Watching three former players being picked in the NBA Draft’s first round can be both exciting and troubling.
NBA-bound Longhorns may face uphill battles at professional level

By Sameer Bhuchar - Updated on June 27, 2011 at 1:02 pm

The three Longhorns drafted into the NBA last week spent about as much time on the draft board as they did playing college ball.
Thompson drafted by ailing Cavaliers

By Sara Beth Purdy - Updated on June 26, 2011 at 11:12 pm

Tristan Thompson was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the fourth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. This selection makes Thompson the third highest selection to come from Texas behind LaMarcus Aldridge in 2006 and Kevin Durant in 2007, who were both chosen second overall.

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