AUSTIN MATTERS by Ralph Barrera

Texas’ center Dexter Pittman gets hammered as he goes for a basket during first half action against Western Carolina’s Richie Gordon, left, and Kendall Russell. This year’s Texas Longhorn men’s basketball team may be the deepest and most talented in the Rick Barnes era. Their brand of ball is fun to watch with swarming defensive pressure and mad shooting skills, they are a must to see. With the season young good seats are to be had.

Photo by Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman