SCOUTING THE LONGHORNS

Seniors Brady Sanders and Empress Davenport lead a talented and deep group of guards. Sophomore Brooke

McCarty emerged as the top 3-point shooter last season. Depth will be provided by junior Brianna Taylor, senior Celina Rodrigo and sophomore Tasia Foman.

Lashann Higgs, a McDonald’s All-American while at Cedar Ridge High School, is one of the most decorated freshmen in the country. Sophomore Ariel Atkins, who can play guard or forward, led the Longhorns in scoring in Big 12 play last season, averaging 10.4 points per game. One newcomer to watch is Jordan Hosey, a consensus prep All-American at Manvel High. In four seasons, she helped Manvel to a 133-17 record and a Class 6A state championship.

Sara Hattis, a 6-foot-4 junior, appears to be one of the team’s most improved players. Freshman Olamide

Aborowa, a native of Lagos, Nigeria, ranked as the No. 77 recruit, according to ESPN. Texas has one of the best post tandems in the country in 6-7 senior Imani Boyette (formerly McGee-Stafford) and 6-5 junior Kelsey Lang. Boyette was a beast in the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments but started only eight games last season while dealing with injuries. Lang started 31 of 35 games as a sophomore and averaged 10.6 points. Sophomore Diani Akigbogun of Aurora, Colo., will miss the early part of the season while recovering from an injury.