AUSTIN -- Year four of the Shaka Smart era at Texas begins Tuesday night, as the Longhorns open the season against Eastern Illinois at the Frank Erwin Center. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. Smart met with the media on Monday to discuss the new season and his assessment of where certain players on the roster are at.
Here are five takeaways from Monday's presser:
1. Andrew Jones available to play Tuesday
The biggest revelation from Smart on Monday was his update on the status of junior guard Andrew Jones. Smart said Jones is available to play for Tuesday night's season opener.