Bleacher Report · Jan 25, 2021
Texas HC Shaka Smart Tests Positive for COVID-19; Will Work Remotely
Texas head coach Shaka Smart directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)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.