Basketball
Bobby Knight, the Indiana Coach, says that Abe Lemons is “ one of the five best basketball minds I have encountered during my time in coaching.” His “great wit and sense of humor “ and his entertaining style have won the hearts of many fans. Abe Lemons is an open book: “honest, simple, and direct.”…
A West Texan (Kermit), Jimmy Clayton, was an All-American golfer at North Texas State in 1968. Jim says, “I recruit smilers.” The players are the “P.R. group for the University.” In the college golfing world, it is essential to be positive and friendly. Jim Clayton is U.T.’s first full-time Golf Coach 6-time SWC Coach of…
Lance Blanks passes away Lance Blanks is #32. FROM THE TOP-LANCE BLANKS-TRAVIS MAYS (SITTING) JOEY WRIGHT -BMW -SQUAD #11 COURTNEY JEANS. #22 TONY WATSON. #3 BENFORD WILLIAMS . TOM PENDERS 1ST TEAM AT TEXAS. Tom Penders, “Mr. March,” institutes a successful Longhorn basketball program, “Bombs Away running Horns Pro-style offense,” that rewrites the Longhorn…
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…
Slater Martin set the Texas single-game scoring record with 49 points. Martin’s historic night came against TCU in an 81-60 win in Gregory Gym. He hit 21 field goals and seven free throws. Martin was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on May 3, 1982. He is the only Longhorn to be…