If you like physical basketball then you will love the Longhorns. Texas has a stable full of big bodies including Dexter Pittman (6’10” 298), Connor Atchley (6’10” 228), and Damion James (6’7” 222). Not surprisingly, this team rebounds pretty well and doesn’t give up easy shots. In fact, their opponents average 60 pts/game which is a fantastic defensive statistic. However, Coach Rick Barnes has struggled to find an adequate replacement for PG D.J. Augustin who graduated a year ago. Besides G A.J. Abrams, the outside shooting is woeful as well as the free-throw shooting. This is a team that is not very flashy and would prefer to grind out wins with defense. With the experience they have Texas will do fine in Big 12 play. But be wary come March because this is a team with plenty of deficiencies.