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The Shaka Six: Meet the Longhorns class that will reach 2018 Final Four

By James Caldwell

Dec 12, 2015; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Shaka Smart reacts against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half at the Frank Erwin Special Events Center. Texas beat UNC 84-82. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2015; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Shaka Smart reacts against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half at the Frank Erwin Special Events Center. Texas beat UNC 84-82. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mo Bamba
Mar 26, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds High School All-American center Mohamed Bamba (11) poses for a photo during the 2017 McDonalds All American Game Portrait Day at Chicago Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Mo Bamba

The Fab Five had Chris Webber. The Longhorns have Mo Bamba. He is that “it factor” player who will be the catalyst for Texas Basketball next season.

It’s a small window for Mo Bamba. He’s expected to be a top pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, so Shaka Smart has to strike in Bamba’s likely one year in Austin.

And, Bamba has all the skills, ability, and talent to make it happen. The elite center from New York will wow Longhorns fans at the Erwin Center and we expect that to lead to a 2018 Final Four appearance at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Yes, we are setting high expectations because this team has the makings of being that good. Mo Bamba signing with Texas is what puts this team over the top. He also has help from the driver of this high-powered Longhorns vehicle.

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