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Josh Hayes

Senior Texas Basketball Historian

Josh has spent over a decade documenting the deep roots of Texas collegiate hoops. From legendary rivalry thrillers against Texas A&M to program-defining NCAA Tournament upsets, he brings past eras back to life through archival research and storytelling.

Current Scouting Reports

September 9, 2026
Texas Longhorns Basketball: 2026-27 Keys

Texas Longhorns Basketball enters 2026-27 with proven scorers, size inside and transfer depth shaping Sean Miller’s rotation.

September 2, 2026
UIL Basketball Champions And Texas Risers

UIL Basketball Champions from 2025 and 2026 show how Frisco, Fort Worth, East Texas and small schools reshaped the title map.

September 1, 2026
Donovan Atwell Return Raises Texas Tech Ceiling

Donovan Atwell Return gives Texas Tech shooting, experience and a clearer path to compete in the Big 12 in 2026-27.

August 20, 2026
Texas basketball history: Moments Still Felt

Texas basketball history still shapes Longhorn standards, Mavericks identity, rivalry memory, and the way local fans judge programs.

August 14, 2026
Matas Vokietaitis Returns To Lead Texas Hoops

Matas Vokietaitis gives Texas size, scoring touch and tournament-tested leadership as the Longhorns reset for 2026-27.

August 14, 2026
How The 2026 Mamba Invitational Is Turning Elite Girls’ Basketball Into A Destination Event

The 2026 Mamba Invitational at L.A. LIVE showed how elite girls’ basketball showcases can combine top competition, public access and basketball culture to become true destination events

August 13, 2026
Why The 2027 Texas High School Basketball Hall Of Fame Class Represents More Than Career Win Totals

The 2027 Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame class goes beyond career win totals, highlighting dynasties, coaching innovation and player development across multiple generations and regions

August 11, 2026
Why Keldon Johnson’s Laredo Camp Matters For South Texas Basketball Access

Keldon Johnson’s third straight Laredo basketball camp brought the NBA Sixth Man of the Year directly to South Texas and highlighted why recurring local access matters for young players and families.

August 10, 2026
How Texas-Baylor In San Antonio Could Turn A Neutral-Site Game Into A Statewide Basketball Event

Texas and Baylor will renew their historic rivalry at Frost Bank Center on November 15, giving San Antonio a chance to turn one neutral-site game into a broader Texas basketball event

August 7, 2026
Why The Alamodome’s Uncertain Future Could Reshape The UIL Basketball State Tournament

The UIL basketball state tournament remains at San Antonio’s Alamodome through at least 2028, but venue discussions could reshape championship atmosphere, travel and fan access.

August 4, 2026
What The Spurs’ 4-1 Summer League Run Revealed About Their Development Pipeline

San Antonio’s 4–1 Summer League record showed a development pipeline built on rebounding, defensive pressure and depth, even as poor shooting and turnovers exposed the work still ahead

August 3, 2026
How Victor Wembanyama’s Contract Extension Changes The Spurs’ Long-Term Development Timeline

Victor Wembanyama’s contract extension gives the San Antonio Spurs long-term certainty, but it also creates a clearer deadline for developing Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper and the franchise’s next wave of young players