Texas Basketball 2024-25

[VinyVango 694]

From everything I saw last year, Weaver better be starting this year. 

I could care less who starts as long as the guys that are bringing it are on the court when it matter most

[Mo Horn 8,849]

9 hours ago, VinyVango said:

I could care less who starts as long as the guys that are bringing it are on the court when it matter most

Exactly how much less could you care? 

[YGIFS 19,452]

anyone have any more insight into our non-conf. schedule?  

[Braff Zacklin 13,618]

7 minutes ago, YGIFS said:

anyone have any more insight into our non-conf. schedule?  

Only partially set, I believe.

https://texassports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

[Pancho 44,856]

14 hours ago, YGIFS said:

anyone have any more insight into our non-conf. schedule?  

 

Most teams are still filling out their schedules. Stuff gets announced everyday. The UCONN game at Moody isn’t on that link above, though, and that’s been announced for a while now.

 

SMU just announced H/Hs with Mississippi State and Butler.

I thought I saw A&M is playing @UCF with home games against Ohio State and Wake Forest. That’s pretty decent for them for a change. 

[kingkoopa6 8,369]

Damn yall remember when Shaka lost to Kent state at home 

 

Spoiler

 

 

[MotownHorn 1,770]

5 hours ago, kingkoopa6 said:

Damn yall remember when Shaka lost to Kent state at home 

 

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I don't remember anything at this point in time to be honest. wow.

[Getafix 28,682]

 

Kaluma to Texas

 

 

 

 

[BigOrange1 6,442]

nice get!

[Js1 85,409]

 

 

[Derka 6,229]

that’s a great transfer class. really nice work in the portal. no superstars, but lots of proven players with varying skill sets. this class + Tre Johnson = a whole lot of new talent that we now have to integrate and maximize. the offseason has been a real success. expectations will rightfully be high for this team. 

[Js1 85,409]

Rothenstein thinks our starting 5 is Pope, Mark, Johnson, Kaluma, Shedrick

[Firemans4Horn 18,106]

[goatsaag 279]

7 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Rothenstein thinks our starting 5 is Pope, Mark, Johnson, Kaluma, Shedrick

Those 5 plus Larry, Kent, and Weaver is a really strong 8 man rotation even if we're a little small inside

[Derka 6,229]

31 minutes ago, goatsaag said:

Those 5 plus Larry, Kent, and Weaver is a really strong 8 man rotation even if we're a little small inside

it’s a sweet 16 assembly of college basketball players for sure. 

[HookEm 2,467]

Yeah that is a solid, solid team.  I personally think we close with Pope, Mark, Johnson, Kaluma and Kent... but who knows at this point.  

Also, we aren't really that small inside. This is pretty solid size for the college game:

Major players:

• 6'11, 216 Kadin Shedrick
• 6'8, 185 Jayson Kent 
• 6'7, 220 Arthur Kaluma

Bench:

• 6'11, 210 Jamie Vinson
• 6'9, 200 Nicolas Codie (nobody is talking about this guy)
• 6'8, 215 Ze'Rik Onyema
• 6'7, 190 Devon Pryor

And we have really good size for once at the guard spots.  The shortest guy on the team is now Pope at 6'2 and then Weaver and Larry at 6'3.  That is going to be so much better than starting Hunter and Abmas who were a stretch to call 6'0.

[jimmyjazz 45,976]

1 hour ago, definitely not derka said:

expectations will rightfully be high for this team. 

 

 

 

[HookEm 2,467]

I assume we are done now, correct?

[Derka 6,229]

59 minutes ago, HookEm said:

I assume we are done now, correct?

that’s my assumption. 

[closetohumping 17,449]

Last year Abmas was our closer.  Last shot to tie or win, who is that guy?  Johnson?

[VinyVango 694]

The roster looks seasoned, deep, and promising.  It's one that a good coach should be able to make the tournament with as a decent seed.  Roster management / substitutions will be important, as will scheming players getting the ball where they are most effective.  I'd like to see a big upswing in passing this year.  Abmas and Hunter dribbled way too much at times and when they did pass, they were underwhelming.  How quick they gel with one another on the court will be important. 

I think Rodney did a good job pulling a good haul from the portal... no real excuse for a step backwards this year or finishing outside the top 1/3 of the SEC.

[HookEm 2,467]

Good point regarding passing.  FWIW, here is how we stack up vs. last year in assists.

Last year's top-5 in assists:

• 4.1 - Abmas
• 4.1 - Hunter
• 2.1 - Cunningham
• 1.5 - Disu
• 1.4 - Mitchell

This year's team based on last year's numbers:

• 4.9 - Larry
• 3.4 - Pope
• 2.6 - Johnson (FIBA)
• 2.0 - Kaluma
• 1.4 - Mark

[Rockethorn1978 6,093]

I hope we portaled in a real offensive system or the roster won’t matter much. Spread them out to go one on one or kick it out doesn’t work over the course of a full game. 

[Pancho 44,856]

The above is correct.

We have the players. I don’t think this is a FF roster, but as everyone knows, the tournament is about matchups. 

I’m concerned about our offensive system. 

[VinyVango 694]

1 hour ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

I hope we portaled in a real offensive system or the roster won’t matter much. Spread them out to go one on one or kick it out doesn’t work over the course of a full game. 

We might have a couple guys on the roster we can do occasional ISO plays with, but that should be the situational/match-up, limited exception not the primary gameplan.

[YGIFS 19,452]

Just saw that this 3-years no draft picks is our second longest draught in 30 years for Texas.  

Anybody have a full roster?  I mean, I know we have all the names through this thread but is there a place where's all put together with updated class/eligibility/etc.?  

[HookEm 2,467]

Here is a shot at it. Probable starters bolded.

• Jordan Pope - 6'2, 165, Guard - JR - 2 yrs left
• Julian Larry - 6'3, 185 - Guard - SR+ - 1 yr left
• Chendall Weaver - 6'3, 164 - Guard - JR - 2 yrs left

• Tramon Mark - 6'6, 185 - Wing - SR+ - 1 yr left
• Tre Johnson - 6'6, 184 - Wing - FR - 4 yrs left
• Malik Presley - 66, 185 - Wing - SO - 3 yrs left

• Arthur Kaluma - 6'7, 220 - Forward - SR - 1 yr left
• Jayson Kent - 6'8, 185 - Forward - SR+ - 1 yr left
• Nic Codie - 6'9, 200 - Forward - FR - 4 yrs left
• Devon Pryor - 6'7, 185 - Forward - RS-FR - 4 yrs left

• Kadin Shedrick - 6'11, 216 - Center - SR+ - 1 yr left
• Jamie Vinson - 6'11, 210 - Center - FR - 4 yrs left
• Ze'Rik Onyema - 6'8, 215 - Center - SR+ - 1 yr left

[VinyVango 694]

25 minutes ago, HookEm said:

Here is a shot at it. Probable starters bolded.

• Jordan Pope - 6'2, 165, Guard - JR - 2 yrs left
• Julian Larry - 6'3, 185 - Guard - SR+ - 1 yr left
• Chendall Weaver - 6'3, 164 - Guard - JR - 2 yrs left

• Tramon Mark - 6'6, 185 - Wing - SR+ - 1 yr left
• Tre Johnson - 6'6, 184 - Wing - FR - 4 yrs left
• Malik Presley - 66, 185 - Wing - SO - 3 yrs left

• Arthur Kaluma - 6'7, 220 - Forward - SR - 1 yr left
• Jayson Kent - 6'8, 185 - Forward - SR+ - 1 yr left
• Nic Codie - 6'9, 200 - Forward - FR - 4 yrs left
• Devon Pryor - 6'7, 185 - Forward - RS-FR - 4 yrs left

• Kadin Shedrick - 6'11, 216 - Center - SR+ - 1 yr left
• Jamie Vinson - 6'11, 210 - Center - FR - 4 yrs left
• Ze'Rik Onyema - 6'8, 215 - Center - SR+ - 1 yr left

If shedrick can stay relatively healthy and codie, pryor and/or vinson can provide a handful of meaningful lunchpail minutes a game defending and rebounding, this team could exceed what are already positive expectations.  This is a very deep team and RT has no excuse having to ride with a guy having a shitty game.  He will need to get a lot of guys on the court against the scrub teams to let them get acclimated and mentally ready to answer the call during conference play.

[LTtxfan 49,249]

1 hour ago, YGIFS said:

Just saw that this 3-years no draft picks is our second longest draught in 30 years for Texas.  

Anybody have a full roster?  I mean, I know we have all the names through this thread but is there a place where's all put together with updated class/eligibility/etc.?  

Not really concerned about draft picks.  Just want to see Texas basketball improve and at least play in the Sweet 16 this next season.  

[YGIFS 19,452]

I agree.  But we’re not being recruited to play college hoops.  Young men still care about which programs are getting guys into the league.  Of course, the portal is a bigger factor in recruiting than draft picks, I suppose. As are deep tourney runs.  I follow UT hoops more than most, but you guys know far more.  But the whole way we attract high school players has changed so much because they can see who comes and goes on a university roster and change their mind in late spring with not much impact.  Whole different with. NiL too.  
 

Here’s to second weekend in the Big Dance 

[Dbeasy 15,068]

I obviously don’t know a lot about all these transfers, but I do like how it’s been constructed, their sizes, and their stats. Terry ought to be able to finish top 4-5 in conference, win one or two ncaa games. Anything better than that is a win. Anything less than that and the concern over coaching grows. 

[Catdaddyhorn 3,446]

6 hours ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

I hope we portaled in a real offensive system or the roster won’t matter much. Spread them out to go one on one or kick it out doesn’t work over the course of a full game. 

We were top 40 in the nation in assists per field goals made last year with a team that didn't really shoot a lot of drive and kick threes. That stat and the lack of 3pters as a percentage of shots made doesnt really reflect an iso based system. We got a lot of assists off of backdoors and movement based cuts. This isn't the NBA, quit holding college players to NBA standards and you'll be much happier. 

Edited June 29 by Catdaddyhorn

[HtownHorn 14,724]

14 minutes ago, Catdaddyhorn said:

We were top 40 in the nation in assists per field goals made last year with a team that didn't really shoot a lot of drive and kick threes. That stat and the lack of 3pters as a percentage of shots made doesnt really reflect an iso based system. We got a lot of assists off of backdoors and movement based cuts. This isn't the NBA, quit holding college players to NBA standards and you'll be much happier. 

And by replacing Cunningham with Kent and Kaluma the number of those cuts, that Cunningham did nothing with will be converted into layups/fouls, likely increase.

[Rickylovesweed 14,482]

5 hours ago, YGIFS said:

Just saw that this 3-years no draft picks is our second longest draught in 30 years for Texas.  

Anybody have a full roster?  I mean, I know we have all the names through this thread but is there a place where's all put together with updated class/eligibility/etc.?  

I'm not sure this is even a bad thing. 

The Elite 8 team is the best roster we've had in long time with good and experienced college players. See Timmy Allen, Marcus Carr, and Jabari Rice. 

[Rockethorn1978 6,093]

5 hours ago, Catdaddyhorn said:

We were top 40 in the nation in assists per field goals made last year with a team that didn't really shoot a lot of drive and kick threes. That stat and the lack of 3pters as a percentage of shots made doesnt really reflect an iso based system. We got a lot of assists off of backdoors and movement based cuts. This isn't the NBA, quit holding college players to NBA standards and you'll be much happier. 

I don’t want nba I want a college offense. ISO and spread the floor is nba. I’d love a motion team offense and maybe we will see one this season.

[Derka 6,229]

 

 

[Pancho 44,856]

Texas ranks 14th in all time wins in college basketball?

 

Did anyone else know or even think that? I had no idea. Just more ammo for the “why do people care about Texas basketball” folks that come on this board every so often.

 

EDIT: There are no other Texas schools in the top 50 in all time wins. I had no clue. 

[Rickylovesweed 14,482]

On 6/29/2024 at 10:57 AM, VinyVango said:

If shedrick can stay relatively healthy and codie, pryor and/or vinson can provide a handful of meaningful lunchpail minutes a game defending and rebounding, this team could exceed what are already positive expectations.  

We are loaded everywhere outside of the 5. 

We need Shedrick and Onyema to just be serviceable. I think we might see a lot of small ball too with Kaluma at the 5. Kent is a really good rebounder so you can play him at the 4 with an undersized 5 and make up for some size deficiencies there. 

[HookEm 2,467]

I think Nic Codie will be better than Onyema. He is 6’9 with a 7’4 wingspan. He should be able to give us some minutes at center.

[Derka 6,229]

according to evan miya we have the no.18 incoming transfer class.

 

[Js1 85,409]

7th ranked class in the SEC. Would be 6th in the Big 12

[MotownHorn 1,770]

On 7/6/2024 at 8:54 AM, HookEm said:

I think Nic Codie will be better than Onyema. 

That's not saying much.

I might be a better center than Onyema. And I'm 6'1" 220 lbs

[Herpa Derpa 6,126]

On 7/8/2024 at 9:19 PM, MotownHorn said:

I might be a better center than Onyema. And I'm 6'1" 220 lbs

You're wrong, but watching you try would be must-see entertainment.

[Derka 6,229]

 

[YGIFS 19,452]

Dogus is starting to look that actor, Chris Messina.  And the dude over his left shoulder in the all-black looks like Champ Kind from 'Anchorman' grew a beard and had one too many seafood dinners with Dorothy Mantooth.  

When's the damn schedule coming out!?!?!?

[Pancho 44,856]

The full schedule probably won’t be released for a month or so. Most colleges are just now finalizing and releasing their non-con schedules. There are still some tournaments that are filling in and matchups being set. 

 

So far, Alabama has the toughest non-con schedule I’ve seen. They’ll be ranked top 3 nationally coming into the season, and they are scheduling like it. Indiana is the one non-con I’ve seen that looks like ass.

[Js1 85,409]

1 hour ago, Pancho said:

The full schedule probably won’t be released for a month or so. Most colleges are just now finalizing and releasing their non-con schedules. There are still some tournaments that are filling in and matchups being set. 

 

So far, Alabama has the toughest non-con schedule I’ve seen. They’ll be ranked top 3 nationally coming into the season, and they are scheduling like it. Indiana is the one non-con I’ve seen that looks like ass.

LOL did you see Nebraska's? It is not much better.

At least Indiana is going to Battle 4 Atlantis with some good teams

 

[Derka 6,229]

23 hours ago, Derka said:

 

i really hope that doj and tre have been playing plenty of 1-on-1 so that tre can understand just how not-good he currently is at basketball. having younger, former players as assistants who can just destroy your five star recruits at 1-on-1 is seriously such a great asset to have. nothing can make a guy realize faster how not-great he is than getting his ass repeatedly kicked by a 30-something who just retired from the turkish league.

relatedly, this fact is why i always shake my head whenever fans expect every highly rated freshman to be an impact player, not realizing just how raw and unrefined they are. if a freshman isn’t physically or athletically dominant then he will almost certainly not be ready to seriously contribute right away and will have a steep learning curve. these guys look like pros in their hs highlight reels, but they basically don’t know anything about basketball and are physically outmatched by older players. tre has the chance to be an impact player this year. i hope he eventually becomes one.

Edited July 11 by Derka

[Js1 85,409]

Damn, Doj looks good

[Derka 6,229]

doj is in the top 1% of most athletic and physically fit players we’ve ever had, and is one of the best perimeter defenders in program history. i’m so pleased to have him around our guys every day as an example of what a pro looks and acts like.