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Texas Basketball: 2024-25 season preview for the Longhorns

By Joey Loose

Mar 21, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Kadin Shedrick (5) shoots in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Kadin Shedrick (5) shoots in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Key Reserves

Guard – Julian Larry (Senior)

Larry spent the last four seasons at Indiana State, starting more than 100 games and helping build those Sycamores into something pretty special. His senior season was a measured step forward, averaging 11.0 points and 4.8 assists per game as the starting forward. With Texas, he should still play consistent minutes and be an important asset off the bench, especially if he can keep hitting 46% of his long-range attempts.

Guard – Chendall Weaver (Junior)

Formerly the WAC Rookie of the Year at UT Arlington, Weaver spent his sophomore season coming off the bench with the Longhorns and should have a similar role in year two in Austin. Weaver put up 6.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, though he wasn’t much of an outside shooter last season. He’ll look to improve that aspect of his game while providing experienced depth in this backcourt.

Forward – Jamie Vinson (Freshman)

Vinson is a 3-star freshman recruit from Austin who’s staying right at home with the Longhorns. A 6’11 center, he has the size and ability to develop into a solid frontcourt weapon, though he may need time to bulk up and build into his game at the collegiate level. We may not see a ton of him this season, but he’s a name to watch down the line.

Forward – Nic Codie (Freshman)

Codie is a physical 6’9 forward from the state of Texas who was a 4-star prospect. A talented athlete, he has the makeup you want for a power forward, with the ability to be physical in the paint but also stretch out the defense with his shooting stroke. Codie will also need to bulk up, but could find his way onto the court more quickly in a reserve role, with great potential.

Guard/Forward – Malik Presley (Sophomore)

A Texas native who joined the program this offseason, Presley comes to the Longhorns by way of Vanderbilt, having spent his freshman season in the SEC with the Commodores. He only started a few games, averaging 2.2 points and 0.8 rebounds with rough shooting metrics, but the sophomore now has a chance to develop in this new system.

Forward – Ze’Rik Onyema (Senior)

Onyema played at UTEP under Terry early in his career and transferred to the Longhorns last offseason. After a standout campaign as a redshirt sophomore with the Miners, Onyema put up just 3.3 points and 2.2 rebounds as a backup forward last season. Expect a similar role this season, with more chances for Onyema to step up as the 5.

Forward – Jayson Kent (Senior)

After four seasons in the MVC, Kent joins the Longhorns for his fifth and final year of eligibility. He was a decent weapon with Bradley before spending the last two years at Indiana State, contributing 13.5 points and 8.1 rebounds per game this past season. Kent played a major role as a starter for the Sycamores, becoming the MVC’s top rebounder. He’s now the first option off the bench in the frontcourt and remains an important rebounder and interior scorer.

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