Cougars shake off Frisco, 85-74 Nov 21, 2009
THE COLONY - It's still early in the season but The Colony Cougars appear poised to be a force in North Texas basketball this year. Junior newcomer Jordan Williams scored 29 points to lead The Colony (2-0) over Frisco (1-1) on Friday night at The Colony High School. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Texas basketball team update Sep 24, 2009
First and foremost, the depth of having 16 players with the two walk-ons (G Andrew Dick and G Dean Melchionni) has allowed to have four groups of four for individual workouts for the first time in his 12 seasons at UT.. The pickup games at Cooley can also go longer because there are so many players to run on and off the floor. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Athletes of the Week Sep 22, 2009
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The Baseline Report (August 16) Aug 17, 2009
By Co-PublisherDate: Aug 16, 2009 The Texas basketball team has wrapped up another successful summer of workouts under Todd Wright and is now days away from beginning the offseason work preparing for the 2009-10 season. Burnt Orange Beats Gerry Hamilton answers questions from the BOB subscribers on the hoops squad. (InsideTexas.com)
Another Final Four Run in Store? Jun 16, 2009
By Co-PublisherDate: Jun 14, 2009 The Texas basketball team will enter the 2009-10 season as one of the top ranked teams in the nation. While some had already placed the Longhorns in the top five, the Saturday decision of Damion James to return for his senior season vaults Texas into every top five pre-season poll. (InsideTexas.com)
Bejarano's all Texas May 8, 2009
Texas basketball commitment Daniel Bejarano is one of the hottest prospects in the entire country, but he has no interest in anyone but the Longhorns. Bejarano led his Phoenix North team to a state championship last year, and there were some interesting stories along the way. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Youth, senior events canceled because of swine flu May 5, 2009
Among the town activities canceled are ongoing youth sports programs, such as Flower Mound Youth Sports Association baseball and softball games, Greater Lewisville Area Soccer Association games and practices, North Texas Basketball Association games and practices and youth tennis lessons and leagues. The town s library events Anime Daze, Preschool and Toddler Story Times, Mother Goose Story Times and the Sit, Stay, READ Program were also canceled. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Aztec Head Coach Beth Burns To Speak At Texas Basketball Coaches Clinic Apr 30, 2009
Beth Burns will speak in San Antonio, Texas, next Thursday evening. Burns one of three Division I women's coaches slated for three-day convention. (Goaztecs.com)
Mercedes ends 'Crabs season Mar 5, 2009
They lost their long time head coach, Jon House, prior to the season and had to adapt to a different offensive strategy when Texas basketball legend Sonny Benefield grabbed the reins. The assistant, Eric Shelton, was in his first season as a coach. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Russell Springmann Talks Texas Hoops Feb 13, 2009
On Tuesday, Springmann sat down with Burnt Orange Beat to discuss all things Texas basketball as well as the future of conference tournaments. Q: Where do you see the team right now and what areas are needed for improvement. (InsideTexas.com)
First-year coaches finding early success Feb 11, 2009
College Football: Rivals. com - College Football. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Stan Leech - a coach, a leader, a mentor Feb 8, 2009
Published: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 1:05 AM CST Two years ago, the University Interscholastic Legue leaders named Stan Leech the Texas Basketball Coach of the Year and nominated him for higher honors. He then won the award as the best high school basketball coach in the Southwest United States and became one of nine finalists for the National Coach of the Year. (Boerne Star, TX)
