A quick rapport with head coach Shaka Smart and a desire to make a deep NCAA Tournament run helped keep the team's leader in Austin.
Why did Texas Longhorns point guard Isaiah Taylor decide to return for his junior season instead of taking his chances in the NBA Draft?
The team's leader in scoring and assists from last season shared his thoughts during a media availability on Sunday, saying that his relationship with new head coach Shaka Smart played a role:
Isaiah Taylor: "Coach Smart has been a great guy so far.