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Coming full circle: Ford receives T-Ring

Men's Basketball legend and 2003 National Player of the Year received his T-Ring 15 years after his playing career in the Burnt Orange ended.

By Kendall Garriss, Texas Media Relations

AUSTIN, Texas - T.J. Ford entered the Frank Erwin Center Saturday night as he had done so many times before as a former player. Only this time he was a spectator.

Accompanied by his wife and three children, Ford nestled into his seat and prepared for the highly-anticipated matchup between the Longhorns and their Red River Rival, the Oklahoma Sooners. Midway through the first half, Ford and his family were ushered to midcourt to be recognized in front of a packed arena full of Longhorn faithful.