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For Texas Longhorns, Addition by Subtraction Solves Problems

Texas coach Rick Barnes has come close to laying blame for last season's debacle of a finish, but the nurturer inside won't allow him to admit it. The chemistry inside of the Longhorns locker room was all wrong a year ago and it started with then senior Damion James and his unwillingness to lead. But it didn't stop...

Big 12 Basketball Primer: Kansas, Missouri Face Long List of Challengers

After a stellar 2009-10 campaign, the prevailing thought was the Big 12 should prepare to take a step back this season. If the non-conference season is any indication, a recalculation is in order. The numbers and the production on the floor says the Big 12 is again among the top two leagues in the nation and once again is...

Jamie Dixon, Pitt Sow Seeds of Final Four in Garden Victory

NEW YORK -- Twenty-five basketball seasons ago, Jamie Dixon beat Texas by dribbling up court and launching a last-second shot from about 35 feet for -- Swish! -- a one-point victory. Dixon then played for TCU. Now, he coaches the Pittsburgh Panthers, who needed a different ending to a similar play Friday night to secure...

Tristan Thompson Leads Young Texas Over Illinois

Illinois may have a trio of talented seniors, but Thursday night in Madison Square Garden belonged to the Texas youth. In an exciting back-and-forth (at least during regulation) 90-84 overtime victory, Texas used big-time efforts by a freshman and sophomore mixed with some clutch shooting from yet another freshman to...

Big 12 Preview: Kansas State Prepared to Unseat Kansas

It seems like every year there is the debate about whether or not the Big 12 is the best conference in the country. But there's a new twist to the debate this season: which team is the best squad in the best conference? Kansas has enjoyed that distinction the last six seasons – either winning outright or sharing the...

Rick Barnes News From the Web

05/10/12 No More Wrist-Slapping Probations Source: Inside Higher Ed A series of high-profile institutional and police responses to alleged hazing may be signaling a new mindset among college administrators and society in general in the way such incidents should -- and must -- be handled.
04/19/12 Moffat County Commission candidate's petition denied Source: Craig Daily Press - Craig CO Rick Barnes, 45, a Republican candidate for Moffat County Commission's District 2 seat, said Thursday he would continue to campaign for county office despite a recent setback.
04/17/12 Brown Brings Home MVP at Banquet Source: FOX Sports That includes the MVP award, where departing guard J'Covan Brown won a vote of his peers following a season where he finished first in the Big 12 in scoring with 20.1 points per game, while also leading the Longhorns in minute and placing second in assists and steals.
04/13/12 Texas men's basketball signs top-5 class for second... Source: College Sports Blog Rick Barnes might not be quite the recruiter John Calipari is, but recent team recruiting rankings tells us he's pretty close.
04/11/12 Writer: Cameron Ridley to be first true post presence... Source: College Sports Blog Texas has had its fair share of talent come through its men's basketball program since Rick Barnes took over in 1998.