Texas women’s basketball is reportedly set to receive a name, image, and likeness payday to the tune of $1 million for the team’s participation in the Players Era Festival. The undefeated team opens the collegiate tournament versus UCLA next week, on Wednesday at 1pm Central.
“I’d play the Boston Celtics best-out-of-seven if it means our kids get a million bucks,” Texas women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer said earlier this week, according to 247Sports.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: Steve Sarkisian Rumors: just the latest distraction for Texas to block
Austin American-Statesman: Texas Football: Longhorns fall in SEC power rankings after UGA loss
Inside Texas: Ryan Wingo active, Anthony Hill doubtful on Texas’ Friday night availability report
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
Why the Arkansas game is such an important recruiting weekend for Texas
Speculation around Steve Sarkisian’s job led to roster tampering
Sean Miller discusses the 2026 Texas signing class
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
247Sports: Previewing the visitors expected in Austin for Texas vs. Arkansas
247Sports: Visitor list for Texas-Arkansas
Inside Texas: What Sean Miller is getting in his 2026 recruiting class and what could be next
Inside Texas: Why this home weekend matters for Texas recruiting
Inside Texas: Texas making a strong push for Cal commit Rocky Cummings
Inside Texas: Recruiting Humidor: Texas Longhorns set to host major flip targets and prospects this weekend
SEC SHOWDOWN
Austin American-Statesman: We asked an Arkansas beat writer about the Razorbacks and Longhorns’ rivalry
247Sports: Five Pressing Questions: Can No. 17 Texas stop the penalties and run the ball on Saturday against Arkansas?
247Sports: Know Your Longhorn Foe: Texas renews old rivalry against Arkansas as the Longhorns cling to CFP hopes
Inside Texas: Inside Texas Insider Report: Arkansas week intel
Inside Texas: Will Texas’ defense bring the boom or suffer from busts versus Arkansas?
Rock M Nation: The Tigers take commanding victory over South Dakota, win 102-68
And The Valley Shook: Three very specific predictions for LSU vs. Western Kentucky
Red Cup Rebellion: Ole Miss updates timeline on Lane Kiffin’s future
Rocky Top Talk: Joey Aguilar joins Diego Pavia’s case against the NCAA’s JUCO eligibility rule
Roll ‘Bama Roll: Alabama takes down Illinois 90-86
Dawg Sports: Georgia vs. Charlotte key matchups
A Sea Of Blue: Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Alex Afari, Kahlil Saunders are questionable
WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation: Arizona’s bizarre play style is producing men’s college basketball’s best resume so far
SB Nation: Sarah Strong could play in the WNBA right now — and be very good
SB Nation: Meet Daniss Jenkins, the Rick Pitino project that became NBA’s breakout success story
NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
- Getting about that time.
