As the calendar flips to July, conference realignment becomes official across the college athletics landscape. That puts the Texas Longhorns officially into the SEC, alongside the Oklahoma Sooners.
Texas has long been a strong competitor in the very stacked Big 12 basketball conference, and now coach Rodney Terry will take a very new look roster with him into the SEC – where the likes of Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Florida await.
The latest move for coach Terry’s team is the signing of former Kansas State wing Arthur Kaluma, a huge get in the transfer portal after Kaluma pulled out of the NBA draft process at the last minute.
Kaluma should occupy a starting role for the Longhorns in the 2024-25 season, likely one of four new starters for UT after the program lost key cogs Max Abmas, Tyrese Hunter, and Dylan Disu over the offseason.
Kaluma coming on board also gives Texas a full 13 scholarships, and we take a look at what a projected starting lineup and rotation could look like for the Longhorns as they make their way into the SEC:
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 2 years remaining
From: Oregon State
2023-24 Stats: 17.6 points, 3.4 assists, 2.6 rebounds, 37.1% from three
Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Arkansas
2023-24 Stats: 16.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals, 36.4% from three
Syndication: Austin American-Statesman
Eligibility: 4 years remaining
From: Link Academy
247 Class Rating: 6
Syndication: The Topeka Capital-Journal
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Kansas State
2023-24 Stats: 14.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 34.5% from three
Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Texas (previously at Virginia)
2023-24 Stats: 7.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, 60.4% on twos
Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 2 years remaining
From: Texas (previously at UTA)
2023-24 Stats: 6.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 57.7% on twos, 23.7% from three
Syndication: The Indianapolis Star
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Indiana State
2023-24 Stats: 13.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 74.5% on twos, 36.6% from deep
Syndication: The Indianapolis Star
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Indiana State
2023-24 Stats: 11 points, 4.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 steals, 46.2% from three
Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 4 years remaining
From: Newman Smith HS (Carrollton, TX)
247 Class Ranking: 74
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Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Texas (previously at UTEP)
2023-24 Stats: 3.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.7 blocks, 54.5% on twos
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 3 years remaining
From: Vanderbilt
2023-24 Stats: 2.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, 57.6% on twos
Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 3 years remaining
From: Texas
2023-24 Stats: 0.7 points, 1.0 rebounds, 22.2% from field (7 games)
Syndication: Austin American-Statesman
Eligibility: 4 years remaining
From: Oak Hill Academy
247 Class Ranking: N/A (3-star)
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