Texas Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns bring big-state resources and burnt-orange tradition to their new home in the SEC, playing in front of raucous crowds at the state-of-the-art Moody Center in Austin. Texas basketball has never quite matched the football program's championship pedigree, but it has produced deep NCAA Tournament runs and a steady stream of NBA talent. The move to the SEC adds a new chapter of high-stakes competition to a program with one of the largest fan bases and richest athletic budgets in the country. Texas basketball is built on athleticism, depth, and the expectation that comes with wearing the Longhorn on your chest.

Texas basketball dates back to 1906 and has never won an NCAA national championship, despite three Final Four appearances — in 1943, 1947, and 2003. The 2002-03 team, led by T.J. Ford under coach Rick Barnes, came closest in the modern era, falling short in the national semifinals. The Longhorns have also captured two National Invitation Tournament titles, in 1978 and 2019. Texas basketball's history is one of consistent competitiveness without the ultimate program-defining championship that its football counterpart has delivered.