1995–96 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team explained

Sport:	Basketball
Year:	1995–96
Team:	Texas Longhorns
Conference:	Southwest Conference
Short Conf:	SWC
Record:	21–10
Conf Record:	10–4
Hc Year:	8th
Stadium:	Frank Erwin Center
Tourney:	NCAA tournament
Tourney Result:	second round

The 1995–96 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represented The University of Texas at Austin in intercollegiate basketball competition during the 1995–96 season. The Longhorns were led by eighth-year head coach Tom Penders. The team finished the season with a 21–10 overall record and finished third in Southwest Conference regular season play with a 10–4 conference record.^{[1] [2]} Texas advanced to the NCAA tournament, defeating No. 7 seed Michigan in the opening round^[3] before falling to No. 2 seed Wake Forest in the second round.^[4]

Roster

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Schedule and results

|-!colspan=12 style=| Non-Conference Regular season|-!colspan=12 style=| SWC Regular season|-!colspan=12 style=| Southwest Conference tournament|-!colspan=12 style=| 1996 NCAA Tournament – Midwest No. 10 seed^[6]

Rankings

See main article: 1995–96 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings. ^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2015–16 Texas Men's Basketball Fact Book. texassports.com. July 9, 2022. 91. pdf.
2. Web site: 1995-96 SWC Standings. sports-reference.com. July 9, 2022.
3. News: Texas 80, Michigan 76. . March 16, 1996 . July 9, 2022.
4. News: Duncan Lighter Than Usual but Heavy on Texas . . March 18, 1996 . July 9, 2022.
5. Web site: 1995-96 Texas Longhorns Roster and Stats . . July 9, 2022.
6. Web site: 2020-21 Texas Men's Basketball Fact Book . . July 9, 2022.
7. • Book: ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game. Random House. 1042–1043. 2009. 0-345-51392-4.