Nick Moyle is a New Jersey native and an alum of Rutgers University and Indiana University's National Sports Journalism Center. It was one of the moments in the game during which the Longhorns simply weren’t able to stretch the lead far enough to take the Mountaineers out of contention. When play resumed, Ramey made another 3 … Twitter Jan 4, 2020; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Jared Butler (12) controls the dribble as Texas Longhorns guard Courtney Ramey (3) defends during the second half at Ferrell Center. Age really is just a number for Astros manager (71), A&M’s Gary Blair (75), Houston’s Kelvin Sampson (65) and Texans’ David Culley (65). ARE YOU EXPERIENCED: Texas has been fueled by senior leadership this year while Oklahoma State has depended on freshmen. 5 … Coleman scored 20 for Texas (13-6, 7 … 11 Texas defeated Sam … 12 Texas blows 19-point lead in 84-82 loss to West Virginia, 5-star CB Denver Harris includes Texas in top 4. Texas leads 82-81. 17 Texas hold off Davidson 78-76 in the opening game of the relocated Maui Invitational Smith: Harden back to his old self as Rockets languish. On the other end of the court, Jordan McCabe rebounded a missed layup by Courtney Ramey but immediately gave the ball back to Texas with an errant pass. Prep Athlete of the Week: Courtney Ramey, Webster Groves – The St. Louis American: 02/24/2016; Total Access Urgent Care Athlete of the Week – Webster Groves Courtney Ramey – 2/20/16 – Fox 2 Now: 02/24/2016; 2015-16 MaxPreps Boys Basketball Sophomore All-American Team – MaxPreps/Jason Hickman: 04/21/2016; NY2LA: 2018 PG Courtney Ramey … Michigan just keeps on winning and you have to reward that at some point. 13 West Virginia. 13 West Virginia. The officiating didn’t help, either — the bad foul call on Cunningham and the subsequent technical resulted in four points for West Virginia, more than the final margin. Turnovers can come in bunches. Teammates have clung to Ramey as a mature and impassioned leader, a role that has taken on an amplified importance during this fraught season. If they’re not doing what’s asked, you have to get on ‘em. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Reaves scored 23 points and made two free throws with 18.3 seconds left that proved to be the difference as No. Andrew Jones didn't score in the first 17 minutes of the game, but he finished with 24 points as No. For 25 minutes, the No. Texas guard Courtney Ramey (3) shoots past Baylor guard MaCio Teague (31) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, … 11 Texas beat Sam Houston State 79-63 on Wednesday night By MARK ROSNER Associated Press December 17, 2020, 5:22 A… Jones finished with 16 points, Matt Coleman had 13 … Comments . Courtney Ramey had the go-ahead driving score with 20 seconds left to help No. On the other end of the court, Jordan McCabe rebounded a missed layup by Courtney Ramey but immediately gave the ball back to Texas with an errant pass. 14 West Virginia, versus Kansas and at No. Coach Shaka Smart wants to see the defense look a … And then we had some turnovers. 6. 2 minutes ago. 5-star WR Kevin Coleman reveals top 8 schools. The nation’s No. 6 Texas continues freefall with 2OT loss to Oklahoma... No. Le match de samedi était la première rencontre de la saison entre les Longhorns et les Horned Frogs The Longhorns turned the ball over 10 times in the second half with Smart specifically mentioning a good pass from Sims down low to cutting sophomore forward Kai Jones with 36 seconds remaining that was fumbled out of bounds. “Man, that was a physical play before the ball came in. Andrew Jones had 17 points and Courtney Ramey 13 for the Longhorns (11-5, 5-4), who shot just 25% from the field (20-for-79) and had 21 turnovers. With the game tied and the clock ticking down, Matt McClung had the ball in his hands. That’s redshirt junior guard Andrew Jones. Makeup games against TCU, Baylor, … Texas had a 22-11 lead before the whistle on Sims, which resulted in a three-point play that led to a surge by West Virginia keyed by a questionable foul call and then a questionable technical on Brock Cunningham during a 13-4 run. Ad. But Ramey is this team’s tugboat, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound motivational force whose job is to pull Texas along when it needs a nudge. 1 of 3. But Ramey’s desire to succeed has papered over those shortcomings. Texas guard Courtney Ramey (3) drives to basket during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball … 5 Texas 80-79. “I feel like we’re ready to compete,” Ramey said. So basically it’s getting that rhythm back because we were on pause for 20 days, we had people with COVID, coaches with COVID. The Mountaineers took 37 free throws thanks to 25 fouls called on head coach Shaka Smart’s team compared to only 15 whistles against West Virginia. He joined the Express-News in 2015. The quick start to the second half then gave way to disaster, as things started to fall apart when Andrew Jones left West Virginia’s Sean McNeil unguarded for an open three, prompting an on-court exchange between Jones and Ramey that continued into the huddle during the subsequent timeout. AUSTIN, Texas — Junior guard Courtney Ramey registered a career-high 28 points, but No. The junior guard was voted to the Big 12 preseason first time. In the first half, the Longhorns scored a season-high 53 points, including 10 from Sims in the first six minutes on four dunks, but the senior picked up his second foul with 13:32 remaining. He played really well today. Ramey scored a team-high 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting, and added five rebounds and six assists, none more important than his last. LAWRENCE, Kan. — Courtney Ramey scored 18 points to lead five Texas players in double-figures scoring, and No. Freshman forward Greg Brown III had an open three-point shot rim out with 1:27 remaining on a nice pass from senior guard Matt Coleman and a well-designed play coming out of a timeout resulted in redshirt junior guard Andrew Jones missing another open three-point shot with four seconds on the clock. Ramey’s intensity and drive can, at times, become blinders. Coleman and Ramey went 5-of-29 in overtime loss. Texas QB commit Maalik Murphy teases another upcoming commitment. Texas guards Andrew Jones (1) and Courtney Ramey (3) celebrate after Jones scored against West Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, … Elite Texas RB commit Jaydon Blue has some recruiting targets. 3. And he isn’t its most talented. Regardless of facial hair style — he laughed off suggestions to grow out mutton chops or a mustache — Ramey has operated like the sage, spirited voice of the Longhorns’ locker room from the moment he arrived on campus back in 2018. Ramey, a junior, has done better with that this season than last. Taz Sherman makes both free throws. Ramey would knock down a … Michigan (9-0) The Wolverines added two wins to their resume by the names of Maryland and Northwestern. And when he’s really grooving, like during a 19-point, six-assist showing in a 72-70 road win at No. Sugar Land mom shares grief, memories after fire during freeze kills her... ERCOT, Entergy Texas sued for $100 million by family of Conroe boy who... 'Learn to like ugly' while assessing garden damage after freeze. Courtney Ramey getting into the lane at will off the bounce. 24 Oklahoma beat short-handed No. Ramey gave Texas an 8-0 lead with 18:22 left in the first half, prompting a timeout by Sam Houston coach Jason Hooten. Between Murphy and the #BlueEffect, the Longhorns are heating up on the recruiting trail. I mean, there were some big, big turnovers.”. 24 Oklahoma beat short-handed No. Texas is at its best when Courtney Ramey is at his best The man who made the pass to beat West Virginia on Saturday in Morgantown isn’t getting as much attention as the man who made the shot. Facebook Twitter Email. 12 Texas blows 19-point lead in 84-82 loss to West Virginia A hot start gave way to a cold finish following a verbal altercation between Courtney Ramey and Andrew Jones. “Just something I’ve learned over the years, everybody’s different,” Ramey said. Courtney Ramey makes another 3-point jumper. After the 9-0 run out of halftime keyed by the three-point makes from Ramey and Coleman, West Virginia responded with a 12-2 run of its own that coalesced into the strong finish over the game’s final 15 minutes. Jones leads the team in scoring at 15.9 points per game and put up 24+ points twice in the last four games while guards Courtney Ramey and Matt Coleman combine for … Rameyis prepared to embrace that challenge. Jones only scored four points in the game with three turnovers and finished minus-nine during his time on the court. “I feel like we’re a team right now who knows that we can win each and every game,” Ramey said. Abbott appointees cut ties with power reliability team before... Ocasio-Cortez is Houston-bound — and bringing $2M in relief, Rep. AOC visits Houston in wake of historic Texas winter storm, Opinion: 7 ways to prevent another blackout, Opinion: H-E-B was prepared for storm, government wasn’t. Andrew Jones struggled in the second half, too, making only 1-of-11 shots with two turnovers of his own. “So it’s a mixture of both, and that’s what I’m trying to learn each and every day, how to coach somebody or get on somebody the best way for them so they can respond better.”. Courtney Ramey is a 6-0, 170-pound Point Guard from Saint Louis, MO. Sometimes you have to encourage them to try doing something good. MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Andrew Jones scored 24 points and No. Ramey was not just the best player on the floor in the final 10 seconds. Texas' Ramey and Jones have to be separated following timeout (0:55) Texas guards Courtney Ramey and Andrew Jones have to be separated on the bench during a … 13 Texas escaped with an 80-77 victory over Kansas State on Tuesday night at Manhattan, Kan. Texas (12-5, 6-4 Big 12) had lost three straight and four of five coming into the game. Junior guard Courtney Ramey has grown into a critical voice on and off the court for No. Combined, they will be one of the most dynamic backcourts in all of the Big 12. Courtney Ramey scored a career-best 28 points for Texas, including a career-high seven 3-point baskets in eight attempts. Texas junior guard Courtney Ramey looks to make a pass against Kansas in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in … So that took us out of rhythm a little bit, but we’re getting it back each and every day.”. Courtney Ramey scored a career-best 28 points for Texas, including a career-high seven 3-point baskets in eight attempts. … 13 Texas held off Kansas State 80-77 on Tuesday night. The culprit was a budding beard proliferating across the Texas guard’s youthful face. “I feel like it’s starting to click again, we’re starting to get our groove back.”. So when you get down or you get frustrated because a play is not going your way or you’re having a tough shooting day, you still have to really, really give off the right energy and help your teammates.’, “And I thought he did a great job of that the last couple days. The game was tied at 56 before Courtney Ramey… Texas had a 14-point lead at that point, but the blowup completely changed the game’s momentum — West Virginia closed with a 34-18 run by shooting 54.5 percent in the second half. Sign up for our Newsletters. Ramey scored 19 points for Texas (10-1, 4-0 Big 12), which had to come from nine points down in the second half. Texas junior guard Courtney Ramey looks to make a pass against Kansas in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in … Ramey had to … Then, a dustup between two teammates changed the course of the game in the second half, resulting in an 84-82 loss to No. Courtney Ramey getting into the lane at will off the bounce. The speedster from Frisco joins Armani Winfield in a 2022 wide receiver class that could quickly become elite. Texas guard Courtney Ramey (3) shoots past Baylor guard MaCio Teague (31) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Austin, Texas. “We just know the game of basketball is all about rhythm; the team that has the best rhythm is gonna win the most games. Jones missed most of the next two seasons and completed his … Ramey converted 9-of-13 field goals, including a career-best 7-of-8 from three-point range, in 28 minutes. 4 running back is trying to help the Longhorns land two key Houston-area offensive lineman and an elite wide receiver. The verbal altercation between the two players became so heated that Coleman had to physically restrain Ramey. “I thought we got a little bit tentative — they did a good job kind of bottling us up on the side, so I kept telling the guys to try to keep it in the middle and attack from there,” Smart said. Ramey felt the stubble resembled that of some grizzled “old” veteran. 12/13 Texas (13-6, 7-5 Big 12 Conference) dropped an 84-82 decision to No. 12 Oklahoma, at Iowa State, versus No. Ad. 14 West Virginia, Texas can reach another level. Courtney Ramey drove into the lane among four defenders before tossing the ball to Jones in the right corner for an uncontested shot after West Virginia’s Emmitt Matthews missed two free throws with 11 seconds left. Challenged by Courtney Ramey, McClung nailed the step-back, long-distance two with three seconds remaining. “I told him coming out of that Oklahoma State game, ‘Man, whether you like it or not, your energy and voice is more impactful than anyone on our team. Ramey is the No. Ramey has been one of head coach Shaka Smart’s go-to players since his time on campus. Courtney Ramey (28 points) fouls out of the game on a Taz Sherman shot attempt. Courtney Ramey is putting up 13.9 points, 3.9 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 three-pointers in 32.8 minutes per contest this season. “I thought Courtney really set a tone for us in practice the last few days with his voice,” Texas coach Shaka Smart said Tuesday after an 80-77 win over Kansas State. “We had some good possessions where Matt was able to get downhill. On the final play, a last-ditch efforts by the Longhorns, Brown was held before the ball was inbounded and senior forward Jericho Sims was hit on his arm as he attempted the game-tying shot with .3 seconds left, but neither foul was called. If there is going to be a star for the Texas Longhorns this season, it is going to be Courtney Ramey. Texans' Whitney Mercilus, Justin Reid join telethon to raise money for... Texans' Randall Cobb, Aiyda Cobb give back to Baby2Baby, Houston Food Bank. A hot start gave way to a cold finish following a verbal altercation between Courtney Ramey and Andrew Jones. He was the best Longhorn on the floor in Morgantown. J.J. Watt leaves a Texans legacy on and off the field, The 6 big questions facing the Astros before spring training, Texans' dysfunction quite the gift for Houston sports radio. Ramey’s consecutive 3-pointers gave Texas an 82-81 lead with 2:55 left, but he fouled out 28 seconds later, and the Longhorns didn’t score again. I guess I’ll leave it at that,” Smart said. The two also combined for seven assists without a single turnover in dominating the game offensively in the opening 20 minutes. No. 12.07.20. Ramey characterized the altercation as the type of disagreement that happens between two competitive players and said that they put it in the past during a post-game conversation in the locker room that lasted significantly longer than normal. Greg Brown and Kai Jones have been jostling for that honor all year long as they rise up NBA draft boards. 13/15 West Virginia (15-6, 8-4 Big 12) on Saturday afternoon at the Frank Erwin Center. He sometimes tries taking on too much of the burden, particularly when Texas is mired in some funk. After Sims went to the bench, Coleman and Courtney Ramey served as the engines for the Longhorns offense, aggressively getting to the rim and hitting from three-point range to combine for 25 points on 9-of-11 shooting in the first half, including a perfect 4-for-4 shooting beyond the arc. His shot-taking can grow a tad overzealous. Ramey, No. The guard play of Matt Coleman, Andrew Jones, and Courtney Ramey plus the addition of former five-star Greg Brown have elevated the Longhorns into one of the top teams in the country. Courtney Ramey drove into the lane among four defenders before tossing the ball to Jones in the right corner for an uncontested shot after West Virginia's … 13 Texas. 6 Texas 75-67 in double overtime on Saturday afternoon in Big 12 play in Stillwater, Okla. Texas guard Courtney Ramey (3) shoots while defended by West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) and guard Miles McBride (4) during the second half of … Texas releases full 2021 football schedule, Texas holds off Kansas State, snaps 3-game skid, It's been a tough month for Texas since 10-1 start. 3 recruit in Saint Louis, MO (63119) State and is the No. Texas currently sits with a 13-5 record (7-4 in the Big 12). He scored 17 points, including 5-of-7 shooting on 3-pointers, as No. Twitter; WhatsApp; SMS; Email; Facebook; Twitter; WhatsApp; SMS; Email; Print; Save; Kalib Boone scored 22 points and took 15 rebounds, both career-highs, and Cade Cunningham added 19 points, 16 of them after halftime, as Oklahoma State outlasted No. Ramey was named an honorable mention in last season’s All-Big12 selection. Now sitting at 7-5 in conference play, Texas is in a vulnerable position following the big blown lead and the big on-court blowup. Sherman, trying to induce the fifth foul from Ramey, successfully used a pump fake and made two free throws to give West Virginia a lead it never lost. Courtney Ramey (pictured) went for a team high 18 on 7-11 shooting, 3-5 from deep at Allen Fieldhouse. Increased defensive intensity from West Virginia played a role as well with head coach Bob Huggins deploying a 2-3 matchup zone that resulted in key stretches of offensive struggles for Texas. The culprit was a budding beard proliferating across the Texas guard’s youthful face. Smart chased down the official after the game ended, but said he wasn’t provided with an explanation about why West Virginia was allowed to deploy such a high level of contact in such a crucial moment. 13/15 West Virginia (15-6, 8-4 Big 12) on Saturday afternoon at the Frank Erwin Center. 6 Houston adds nonconference matchup vs. Western Kentucky, Solomon: Dusty Baker and others aren’t the retiring types. Watch the story of Ramey's 3 tomorrow night on Longhorn Extra This Week. Austin Reaves scored 23 points and made two free throws with 18.3 seconds left that proved to be the difference as No. Texas guards Courtney Ramey and Andrew Jones have to be separated on the bench during a … 17 Texas beat Davidson 78-76 in Maui Invitational Courtney Ramey had the go-ahead driving score with 20 seconds left to help No. The North Shore star named the Longhorns in his final group. 17 Texas offered a glimpse Monday of the Longhorns' potential depth to start the relocated Maui Invitational. That will eventually change. “I’ve definitely seen Courtney be aggressive and get to the hole,” Jones said. 13 Texas (12-5, 6-4 Big 12) is still shaking off the lingering effects from a brutal three-week stretch in which Smart and a slew of players contracted COVID-19 and had to quarantine. Ramey scored 19 points for Texas (10-1, 4-0 Big 12), which had to come from nine points down in the second half. Coleman also missed the front end of a one-and-one with eight seconds left, one of only 10 free-throw attempts on the game for the Longhorns. West Virginia just came back from a 19-point deficit and just beat Texas in Austin. Texas was up by 14 points with 15:52 remaining in the game when Andrew Jones and Courtney Ramey got into an altercation during a timeout. After taking on the Horned Frogs, Texas closes with games at No. No. Saturday’s matchup with TCU (11-7, 4-5) represents another shot to re-establish that early-season rhythm before one last regular-season gauntlet run.