Basketball in Austin runs on professional league play and college tournament results, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in team trades, game outcomes, draft selections and player developments.
The Longhorns open their second season under coach Sean Miller on November 2, 2026, with 11 new players on the roster.
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October 27, 2026
Lexie Hull to Host Beauty Pop-Up in Austin in NovemberThe Fever guard will bring her FORTA brand to the Austin Padel Center for a fitness-focused event on November 7.
October 25, 2026
Cameron Brink Attends United States Grand PrixThe Sparks forward visited Austin for the race weekend following her team's 2026 season conclusion.
October 22, 2026
Austin Braces for Busy Sports Weekend with SpursThe Spurs play the Rockets on Friday as F1 and Longhorns games draw thousands of visitors to the city.
October 21, 2026
Texas Basketball Maintains Strong Pro Development PipelineThe Longhorns boast 10 players on NBA rosters as the Spurs bring three regular-season games to the Moody Center this season.
October 15, 2026
Bryanna Preston Named Texas Starting Point GuardThe junior guard takes over the position as the team prepares for a series of high-profile exhibition games this month.
October 14, 2026
Mikey Lewis Will Return to Longhorns in DecemberThe Texas guard is expected to play 20 to 25 games this season following a September foot injury.
October 12, 2026
Texas Forward Jada Bediako Tore Achilles TendonThe former Marquette player will miss the upcoming 2026-27 basketball season following her injury.
October 2, 2026
Marcus Spears Jr. Joined Texas Men's BasketballThe 17-year-old athlete reclassified to join the Longhorns for the 2026-27 season opener on November 2.
October 1, 2026
Texas Basketball Freshmen Met the MediaThe Longhorns' top-ranked 2026 recruiting class spoke ahead of the team's upcoming push for the Final Four.
September 30, 2026
Texas Basketball Guard Mikey Lewis Suffered Foot InjuryThe new Longhorns transfer is scheduled to undergo surgery this Thursday in Austin.
This section follows professional league trades, college tournament results, draft pick performance and career milestones. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it, tracking how events on the court affect the local conversation. Public interest in tournament performance often peaks during the spring, leading to heightened engagement with university athletics. Recruitment and roster changes remain the most consistent factors shaping the narrative throughout the calendar year.