There were several positive takeaways from Texas’ 12-point win over Eastern Illinois.

Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty ImagesOn Tuesday evening, the Texas Longhorns returned to the hardwood for a season-opening meeting with the Eastern Illinois Panthers.

Though you never want to take too much away from just one game, and specifically, the first outing of the season, here are a few encouraging takeaways from Texas’ 71-59 win.

First things first: Andrew Jones is back! After missing much of last season after being diagnosed with leukemia in early January, the junior returned to the hardwood on Tuesday night, checking in with 11:40 remaining in the second half to a standing ovation.

However, it was as if he hadn’t missed a moment. On his first defensive series, Jones knocked the ball…