The biggest problem for head coach Shaka Smart in his five years with the Texas basketball program has not really revolves around success on the recruiting trail. Texas has done fairly well for itself on the recruiting trail, at least as far as the men’s hoops program goes. Translating that recruiting success into success in the win column and on the hardwood is the biggest problem for Smart with Texas.
In the season that was prematurely ended due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Texas finished up with a record of 19-12 (9-9 Big 12). They didn’t get to play a single game in the Big 12 Tournament and sat on the bubble for Selection Sunday prior to the cancellation.