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Shaka Smart will return for his sixth season as head basketball coach at the University of Texas in 2020-21.
Speaking to Brian Davis of the American Statesman on Friday, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte said Smart is "our coach."
"Nothing's changed," Del Conte added. "We won five of the last six down the stretch, finished third in the conference. We have a good team coming back. Nothing's changed on my end.”
Speculation about Smart's future at Texas was an ongoing topic dating back to the 2018-19 season.