Texas Basketball: Meet the 7 New Longhorns Including 6 Transfers and a Star Freshman

Texas Men's Basketball Overhaul

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball program has undergone a major overhaul this offseason, with the addition of seven new players, including six transfers and a star freshman. The Longhorns are hoping that these new additions will help them return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019.

New Transfers

The Longhorns have added six transfers this offseason, including: * Tyrese Hunter (Iowa State) * Sir'Jabari Rice (New Mexico) * Arterio Morris (Texas A&M) * Dillon Mitchell (UMass) * Marcus Carr (Pittsburgh) * Kobe Bufkin (Michigan) These transfers bring a wealth of experience and talent to the Longhorns. Hunter is a former Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, while Rice was a First Team All-Mountain West selection last season. Morris is a former McDonald's All-American, and Mitchell is a former Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year. Carr is a former All-ACC selection, and Bufkin is a former top-100 recruit.

Star Freshman

The Longhorns also added a star freshman in Dillon Mitchell. Mitchell is a 6-foot-8 forward who was ranked as a top-20 recruit by ESPN. He is a versatile player who can score inside and out, and he is also a good rebounder and defender.

New Additions Expected to Make Immediate Impact

The Longhorns are expecting their new additions to make an immediate impact next season. Hunter and Rice are expected to start in the backcourt, while Morris and Mitchell are expected to start in the frontcourt. Carr and Bufkin are expected to provide depth off the bench. The Longhorns are hoping that their new additions will help them compete for a Big 12 championship and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.