Texas men’s basketball all-time roster: Longhorn Legends

Selection Sunday for the NCAA Tournament will be here before we know it on March 12.

The University of Texas men’s basketball program has a storied history and Rodney Terry’s team is hoping to add to it this year.

Texas is in solid position to make a run in the postseason tournament, currently ranked as the No. 7 squad in the country. Although the Longhorns have lost their last two conference games, ESPN’s latest bracketology projects Texas as a No. 2 seed in the East Region.

To get you ready for March Madness, Longhorns Wire chose one head coach, two assistants and 10 players to make up an all-time roster. Let’s kick it off with the no-brainer choice for head coach.

Rick Barnes: Head coach (1998-2015)

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Perhaps the best coach in program history, Barnes took Texas to the Final Four in 2003. That season marked Texas’ first national semifinal appearance since 1947. Barnes owns 5 of the Longhorns’ 10 Sweet Sixteen appearances.

Rodney Terry: Assistant coach (2002-2011, 2021-present)

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The Longhorns’ current head coach cut his teeth as an assistant for Rick Barnes at Texas. Terry has a team capable of bringing back his mentor’s winning ways in 2023.

Chris Ogden: Assistant coach (2008-2015, 2021-present)

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This Texas graduate once captained the 2003 Final Four team as a Forward for the Longhorns. His recruiting success with Rick Barnes helped Texas land Avery Bradley, Cory Joseph, Tristan Thompson, Myck Kabongo, Cameron Ridley and Myles Turner.

Kevin Durant: Starting Forward (2006-07)

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The greatest player in Longhorns basketball history still stars in the NBA. He should finish his career as one of the greatest scorers in pro basketball history.

LaMarcus Aldridge: Starting Forward (2004-06)

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Aldridge was a key member of Texas basketball just before Kevin Durant’s arrival. He helped Texas to an Elite 8 appearance in 2006.

TJ Ford: Starting Guard (2001-03)

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TJ Ford starred on arguably the best team in program history. Ford carried Texas to New Orleans with an incredible Final Four run.

DJ Augustin: Starting Guard (2006-08)

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The ball handler from the 2006 team stands as one of the more underrated basketball players in school history. His dynamic play lifted Texas to an Elite 8.

Myles Turner: Starting Center (2014-15)

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Myles Turner wasn’t utilized as well as Texas fans would have liked in college. He’s representing the team well in the pros.

PJ Tucker: Reserve Forward (2003-06)

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Before Tucker carved a lengthy and unlikely career in the NBA as a three point sharp shooter, he took the reigns as the team leader following TJ Ford’s departure. Tucker helped Texas back to the Sweet 16 twice in Ford’s absence.

Tristan Thompson: Reserve Forward (2010-11)

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Tristan Thompson was a force on the basketball court. He rode college success to a spot on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2016 NBA Finals squad.

Travis Mays: Reserve Guard (1986-1990)

Mays won Southwest Conference Player of the Year twice in his time in Austin. His 24.1 points per game helped carry the Longhorns to the Elite Eight.

Johnny Moore: Reserve Guard (1975-1979)

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Moore helped guide Texas to Southwest Conference titles twice in his time on the Forty Acres. Seven of his nine years in the NBA were spent on the San Antonio Spurs.

Chris Mihm: Reserve Center (1997-2000)

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Mihm’s success at Texas helped sent him to the NBA as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft. His final season saw him amass 17.7 points per game to go with 10.5 rebounds and 2.7 blocks.

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