Cory Joseph and Jordan Hamilton Join NBA Draft

Underclassmen Cory Joseph and Jordan Hamilton have joined fellow Texas Longhorn Tristan Thompson and have entered their names in the 2011 NBA Draft.  Losing the three players really hurts the Longhorns and this is a tough blow to handle.  It was expected that at least two of the three players would stay.  Unfortunately, all three have left and have until May 8th to withdraw if they did not hire an agent.  If they stay in the draft, good luck and represent the Longhorns proudly.

Texas Longhorns Rebound For Big Victory Over Iowa State

Following a tough and emotional loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the Texas Longhorns rebounded for a nice victory against the Iowa State Cyclones.  The Longhorns cruised to a 76-53 victory with Tristan Thompson leading the way with 17 points and 14 rebounds.  Texas built an 11 point lead by halftime and never looked back.  Jordan Hamilton also chipped in 20 points, breaking out of a two-game shooting slump.  Gary Johnson finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds. 

Texas Longhorns 76, Texas Tech Red Raiders 60

The Texas Longhorns stayed pefect in the Big 12 with a 76-60 victory over the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday, in Austin, Texas.  Jordan Hamilton had 16 points and nine rebounds for the Longhorns (20-3, 8-0), who are off to their best start in the Big 12.  John Roberson scored 16 points for Texas Tech (11-13, 3-6).  The Red Raiders battled from a 21 point deficit to as close as 6 points, but they couldn't manage to overcome the Longhorns.  Next up for the Longhorns, at Oklahoma on Wednesday, February 9th.