Texas Longhorns basketball.

[CougarCal]

I think he'll be fine though, VCU can't compare to the facilities he would have in Austin. Being from VA I can also say Richmond, Va can't compare to Austin.

[CougarCal]

Seth Davis tweeted no talks between UT and Shaka Smart have taken place. The longer it lingers, the less likely a deal will be struck. Sleepers could be Avery Johnson and Brad Stevens.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Seth Davis tweeted no talks between UT and Shaka Smart have taken place. The longer it lingers, the less likely a deal will be struck. Sleepers could be Avery Johnson and Brad Stevens.

Thats eerie, been hearing Johnson's name all morning for college jobs. 

[TxHoops]

Seth Davis tweeted no talks between UT and Shaka Smart have taken place. The longer it lingers, the less likely a deal will be struck. Sleepers could be Avery Johnson and Brad Stevens.

Knew it was too good to be true. Although the "no talks" can be semantics. Like Saban never talked to Texas...however, his agent was living on the phone with Texas people right until he got fed up and signed his new deal with Bama.

Strange that the talk has been about Shaka (the alum choice) and not Marshall (who supposedly is the one Patterson wants).

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

@ChipBrownHD: #Texas' contact with #VCU coach Shaka Smart has come through #UT's search firm. That way everyone can say "no direct contact."

[TxHoops]

I've been in the Shaka camp die a while. However, in addition to Avery Johnson, heard John Lucas' name today as well. Not sure how he would do on the college sidelines but he would be the greatest recruiter in the history of CBB in this state.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

@SportsCenter: Texas has zeroed in on VCU basketball coach Shaka Smart in head coaching search. (via @GoodmanESPN & @HornsDigest) http://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/583355914960445440/photo/1

 

 

 

Think the deal should be done later this week? 

[TxHoops]

Man I hope so.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

@gkketch: UT official to OB: "The ball is in (Shaka Smart's) court." Was told no real contract hurdles remain.  Only comfort level and him saying yes.

 

 

 

 

Well maybe today it gets done…… 

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

@ShakaFnSmart: some coaches said "Shaka you might not like Austin very much. At least Virginia has four seasons." and I said "bill self stfu"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is gonna get good 

[TxHoops]

@ShakaFnSmart: some coaches said "Shaka you might not like Austin very much. At least Virginia has four seasons." and I said "bill self stfu"








This is gonna get good

Annnnd, I have a new fav Twitter to follow...

[Peppermint Patty]

Annnnd, I have a new fav Twitter to follow...

 

Agreed-

 

 

"@ShakaFnSmart: i loved myles turner in "whiplash". i don't see the basketball upside yet but I hope he reconsiders"

[CougarCal]

Patterson bringing Shaka to Austin to tour the campus on Friday. Could be a really good Friday for the Longhorns.

[Peppermint Patty]

"@kbohls: Texas officials are hopeful that they can introduce Shaka Smart as new head basketball coach Friday."

[Peppermint Patty]

"@WVWilkerson: #ShakaWatch RT @michaelpRTD: Last VCU players are leaving now. Visibly distraught."

 

 

"@EvanDaniels: Shaka Smart told his players he is taking the Texas job, per a source."

[Peppermint Patty]

"@120Sports: BREAKING: Shaka Smart will leave VCU to become the next head basketball coach at Texas (via @marcdavissports) http://t.co/5kYP08pk20"

 

 

Hook'em!!

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Get ready Kansas, its on! 

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

@ShakaFnSmart: BOYS MEET ME AT THE DRUM IT'S TIME TO START CONDITIONING. PRACTICE AT 2 AM WHEN I LAND

[CougarCal]

http://m.richmond.com/sports/college/basketball/article_c37165fe-4249-5f55-8d46-d935b146b95e.html?mode=jqm

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

http://m.richmond.com/sports/college/basketball/article_c37165fe-4249-5f55-8d46-d935b146b95e.html?mode=jqm

Texas can afford those buyouts. 

[team first]

Lmao I love it

[bullets13]

Super pumped!

[PhatMack19]

Texas must be paying well if Shaka is passing up free lap dances and brisket...


http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/04/02/richmond-strip-clubs-offer-vcu-coach-shaka-smart-free-lap-dances-to-stay/

[TxHoops]

Texas must be paying well if Shaka is passing up free lap dances and brisket...


http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/04/02/richmond-strip-clubs-offer-vcu-coach-shaka-smart-free-lap-dances-to-stay/

Not sure about the dancers, but would bet my last dollar nothing in the Richmond can touch Franklin's...

[TxHoops]

Just a reminder that Shaka Smart is the basketball coach at the University of Texas. The only other time my alma mater hired my first choice for a replacement was with Augie. That seems to have been a good hire...