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
Tobias Harris may not replace Victor Wembanyama’s impact, but his scoring versatility, size and experience could stabilize the San Antonio Spurs during their most vulnerable rotation minutes
No one says Texas when talking about basketball’s best players of all time. While folks were busy arguing over quarterbacks and scrolling the sports betting sites in Texas every football Saturday, this state was quietly stamping out Hall of Famers, champions, and one 5-foot-7 dunk-contest miracle who made grown men question physics. The football noise…
Texas has already torn through two rounds and two expectations to get here, but tonight presents the kind of game that defines whether a tournament run is simply exciting or truly dangerous. The No. 11 Longhorns meet No. 2 Purdue in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night in San Jose, with tipoff set for 6:10…
Most of us bet for more than just fun. You’re not just waiting for a bus. You have a goal in mind.Maybe you’re the strategist, always looking for the best odds. Or perhaps you’re the social bettor, enjoying the thrill with friends. Either way, your goal guides you.Your goal is like a compass. If you’re…
Remember when you had to go to a bookie or casino to bet? Those days are over, like the flip phone. The biggest pro of today’s sportsbook isn’t just better odds. It’s that the whole casino is now in your pocket.With a mobile app, you’re free from being stuck at a desk or place. You…
Welcome to the legislative rodeo where promising proposals go to die slow, dramatic deaths. Let’s dissect what should’ve been a landmark session for gambling expansion in the Lone Star State.April 2023 brought genuine momentum when two sports betting bills actually cleared committee. For a glorious moment, it seemed Texas might join the modern era of…
Welcome to Texas’s betting puzzle. Traditional sportsbooks are off-limits until 2027. But Texans aren’t left out.Daily Fantasy Sports are the smart choice. They offer Best Ball contests and Pick’em challenges. It’s like betting’s clever cousin.Underdog Fantasy and Sleeper offer fun options with big bonuses. You must be 18 to play. This makes DFS great for…
Welcome to Texas, where online betting is as rare as a unicorn. If you dream of legal betting here, you might want to sit down for a reality check.The politics in Texas move slower than a Sunday drive. The legislature meets only in odd-numbered years. So, the next chance for change won’t come until 2027.…