OTF Premium Texas basketball 2026-27 season thread

[Boston_Conner2]

3 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

 

So excited for this season. Feels like this team can actually make a push for the conference and a FF appearance. 

[Fan of the Game]

On 6/5/2026 at 7:37 PM, Gerry Hamilton said:

Hearing Elyjah Freeman's raw talent really catching eyes so far. Very quick second jump, ball handling showing improving signs and can play in the ball screen game

Who will be the Chendall Weaver type guy? The spark, hustle, energy, 5-tool player? Is Freeman the one?

[Gerry Hamilton]

31 minutes ago, Fan of the Game said:

Who will be the Chendall Weaver type guy? The spark, hustle, energy, 5-tool player? Is Freeman the one?

Amari Evans ... different player. But that role, but I believe Evans is/will be a better offensive threat

[Gerry Hamilton]

First day of team workouts

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZXv3ONDEtM/?igsh=MW10d3g4Zzd3ZW9ycQ==

[TexTheHorn24]

On 6/7/2026 at 7:47 PM, Jeff Howe said:

 

Need a new year added to that Final Four banner soon man. I’d also love a Half court piece installed for a National Championship. Need it like I need air. If you look at what Florida or Michigan does with the courts they’ve won Nattys on I’d love it if Texas did that when they eventually win one with Sean Miller.

[Gerry Hamilton]

Texas very pleased with workouts so far. Texas feels like the pieces all fit on a roster ... I agree

[ClubWhatever]

Who is the legit SEC level big man for when Matas gets in foul trouble?

[Gerry Hamilton]

2 hours ago, ClubWhatever said:

Who is the legit SEC level big man for when Matas gets in foul trouble?

Texas likes where John Clark is going as a player. He's a 6-10'ish, 235-240-pound guy. 

Obiorah can be a rim protector, but is stricktly a defensive player at this point in his development. 

Texas could play small with Punch as a "college 5", but they will do that some regardless of foul trouble.

I still expect the Horns to likely add a small role playing back up big as final roster piece. 

 

[ClubWhatever]

Both Florida and Michigan had so much length this past year.   Feels like you need that kind of length to be a serious contender.  Like multiple skiled guys over 6-9 who can defend and run the floor.  Doesn’t seem like we are quite there yet.