The Texas Longhorns basketball program could be one player away from a trip back to the Elite Eight. What if I told you that player is a portal transfer from Northern Colorado?
On Thursday night, we learned that Texas had contacted 6-foot-6 Northern Colorado guard Dalton Knecht and shared their interest in bringing over the athletic talent.
Knecht averaged 20.1 points and 7.2 rebounds over the last season. He commands a list of suitors that includes Texas, Arkansas, Gonzaga, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and UCLA.
The largely unknown talent scores in a handful of ways. Knecht connects on step back long range baskets like former BYU star Jimmer Fredette and throws down highlight dunks like Mac McClung. And while it’s often unlikely that a team is one transfer away from contention, the mid-major star might fit that billing for Texas.
Here’s a look at a potential best-case lineup for Texas.
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Experience at the guard position is paramount for teams looking to make a tournament run. Tyrese Hunter has spent plenty of time in the NCAA Tournament with Iowa State and Texas the last two seasons.
6’6 Dalton Knecht has NBA level upside and in the portal he’s received attention from some huge programs:
Texas
North Carolina
UCLA
Gonzaga
Kentucky
Oregon
Illinois
ArkansasAre just some of the schools contacting him
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Multiple teams could probably envision Knecht as a missing piece for their program. He would fit the description for Texas. The Northern Colorado guard looks like a go-to scoring option for the Longhorns should he choose the team this offseason.
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Adding the above transfer would take pressure off Arterio Morris. That could be all Morris needs to become a star for the Longhorns next season.
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Returning Disu for another season would be one thing. Having…
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