Texas Longhorns aim for success with Matas Vokietaitis and David Punch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Texas Longhorns basketball prepares for its season opener against Chicago State on Monday, featuring center Matas Vokietaitis and power forward David Punch. Vokietaitis, who previously averaged 15.6 points and 7.1 rebounds, will benefit from Punch's presence, which is expected to reduce double-teams. Coach Sean Miller emphasizes the team's improved frontcourt, including 6-9 freshman Marcus Spears, as critical for their success. Miller aims to harness Vokietaitis's potential further, noting the unique advantage of their frontcourt combination.
- •Texas plays Chicago State on Monday at 8 p.m. at Moody Center.
- •Matas Vokietaitis averaged 15.6 points last season.
- •David Punch joins from TCU, adding strength to the frontcourt.
- •Texas has 11 new faces, including five transfers.
- •Coach Sean Miller aims to capitalize on Vokietaitis's growth.
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"Texas coach Sean Miller helped reel in power forward David Punch, who will team with Matas Vokietaitis in a loaded frontcourt
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