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5 Biggest Areas Texas Has To Improve Next Season

By James Caldwell

Mar 1, 2017; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Shaka Smart discusses a play with forward Mareik Isom (14) during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena. Texas Tech defeated Texas 67-57. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Shaka Smart discusses a play with forward Mareik Isom (14) during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena. Texas Tech defeated Texas 67-57. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 14, 2017; Norman, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Shaka Smart yells to his team in action against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2017; Norman, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Shaka Smart yells to his team in action against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

(5) Develop An Identity

Matt Coleman will give instant leadership when he arrives in Austin. And, hopefully Texas will develop an identity through his court presence.

The Longhorns simply did not have an identity on offense or defense this year. And, the coaching staff spent so much time trying to make the pieces fit together, not knowing which players were ready to go on a given night.

If Jarrett Allen returns, then Texas instantly has their identity with Allen and Coleman. It would be a lethal combination of a great ballhandler driving, shooting, and setting up perimeter shots, and a great post presence finishing at the rim and spreading out defenses.

Plus, the supporting cast of Andrew Jones, Kerwin Roach, Eric Davis, and Jacob Young will finally be able to settle into comfortable roles. Throw in a few superb freshmen and Texas should have its identity next season.

Next: Why UT Basketball Will Be National Title Contender In 2 Years

Shaka Smart knows he needs to get Texas Basketball back on-track. This off-season will be huge for turning a group of young, inexperienced Longhorns into a dynamic machine to compete for championships again next year.

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