Basketball
Update on Former Basket Ball Coach Leon Black from his son Chuck Black Billy, Dad has been in the hospital struggling with health issues mainly related to kidney and heart function for the last 10 days. He is still in the hospital, but we hope he improves enough to come home soon. He needs a…
Doctor Denton Cooley In 2004, the 44,000-square-foot Denton A. Cooley Pavilion was dedicated. The facility is where both men and women practice on separate courts. When built, it was one of the best workout facilities in the country. All are torn down now! This story is probably not for TSLN, but it is fascinating, and…
Olympian Jay Arnette You are probably already on it, but former Longhorn Jay Arnette was a member of the original Olympic basketball “Dream Team” In 1960. Jay went on to play both pro basketball and pro baseball before coming back to Austin and becoming an orthodontist. Here is a story from one of his teammates…
View in Browser Top of the Que- Volume VI Newsletter #19 -July 30, 2021 – Rings and Things Coming In August 2021 Podcast of Longhorn Brand builders Herkie Walls and Dana LeDuc, and an interview with Bill Bradley by Larry Carlson. All sponsored by the Austin-based law firm of Minton, Bassett, Flores, & Carsey. The…
A tribute to Retha Swindell by Rodney Page. Rodney Page Life Coach March 15, 2024 The talent and character of Retha Swindell have stood the test of time. It was an honor and privilege to recruit her to UT Women’s Basketball nearly 49 years ago. Her Presence and Personal Attributes matched her exceptional physical gifts…
View in Browser 5/07/2021 Top of the “Q” Volume VI Newsletter #11 The best Longhorn basketball teams since 1906 are celebrated at the following link: https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/the-best-longhorn-basketball-teams Tom Pender’s 1988-1989 team is one of those great teams and Travis Mays and Joey Wright are part of the reason why. Travis Mays March 10, 1989: Travis Mays hits…