Although Texas isn’t ranked, it looks like its headed to the top-25 this season. So tonight’s late-show game (8:30 tip-off) will be a formidable challenge for Stanford.
In their last game, the Longhorns (7-3) set a school single-game record with 15 blocked shots in a 67-55 win over Appalachian State. They have plenty of size, beginning with probable starters Connor Lammert (6-10) and Cameron Ridley (6-10, 285 pounds). Among the reserves are Maryland transfer Shaquille Cleare (6-8, 290) and Prince Ibeh (6-10, 260).
Ridley, a four-year starter, leads Texas in rebounding (10.0) and blocks (3.3) and ranks second in scoring (13.