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Texas HC Shaka Smart Tests Positive for COVID-19; Will Work Remotely

Texas men's basketball head coach announced Monday he tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation:

The Longhorns already had two games postponed last week against Iowa State and TCU. The squad is scheduled to face Oklahoma at home on Tuesday.

Assistant K.T. Turner is set to become the team's acting coach while Smart is unavailable, according to Brian Davis of the Austin American-Statesmen. Smart also said he will work remotely.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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