The Texas basketball program had a topsy turvy end to the non-conference slate this season. Head Texas basketball coach Shaka Smart will enter the New Year with a double-digit win non-conference slate on his hands, but two disappointing losses to try and put behind him. By its usual standards, the non-conference slate went pretty well for this Texas team, though.
With a record of 10-2, the Texas Longhorns basketball program does enter the 2020 calendar year with the opportunity to get back into the NCAA Tournament. But they need to get off to a solid start in Big 12 play, with a Jan.