Since this was the reason he and Texas parted ways obviously, I pulled the bios in case anyone was curious. From the looks of it, would think we would definitely want Lanier. He coached under Donovan at Florida as well and seems to be the go to recruiting guy. The other two guys played for Barnes and went straight into coaching for him afterwards and worked their way up. My guess is they're the two the Texas AD wanted him to replace.
Rob Lanier
Associate Head Coach
Full Name: Robert A. Lanier
Date of Birth: July 24, 1968
Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
High School: Mount St. Joseph Academy (Buffalo, N.Y.)
College: St. Bonaventure `90
Graduate Degree: Niagara `93
Wife: Dr. Dayo Lanier
Children: Emory (son), Kai (daughter)
4th season as Associate Head Coach | 6th season at Texas
Rob Lanier enters his fourth season as associate head coach at The University of Texas and his sixth year in association with Rick Barnes.
Lanier, who previously served as head coach at Siena College and as an assistant coach at Texas, Florida, Virginia, Rutgers and St. Bonaventure, was named associate head basketball coach at The University of Texas on April 12, 2011. During his first three seasons back with the Longhorns, the 46-year-old Lanier has helped Texas post a 60-43 (.583) mark and advance to a pair of NCAA Tournaments.
UT's three-man recruiting class in 2014 featured McDonald's All-American Myles Turner (No. 2 recruit by ESPN), No. 86-ranked prospect Jordan Barnett and transfer Shaquille Cleare, who was rated the No. 30 prospect in 2012 by ESPN.Texas' six-man freshman class in 2012 was ranked No. 4 nationally by ESPN and included McDonald's All-American Cameron Ridley, while UT's six-man freshman class in 2011 was tabbed the No. 4 recruiting class in the nation by ESPN and included McDonald's All-American Myck Kabongo.
Before returning to Texas, he served as assistant coach at The University of Florida for the previous four seasons (2007-08 to 2010-11). In those four years, Lanier helped the Gators post a 99-44 (.692) mark and advance to post-season play in all four seasons. Florida went 24-12 in 2007-08 and reached the semifinals of the National Invitational Tournament (NIT). The Gators recorded a 25-11 mark in 2008-09 and advanced to the NIT quarterfinals. In 2009-10, Florida posted a 21-13 record and reached the NCAA First Round. The Gators then registered a 29-8 mark in 2010-11, won the Southeastern Conference regular season championship (13-3 record) and advanced to the NCAA "Elite Eight."
Prior to his time at Florida, Lanier served as an assistant coach at The University of Virginia for two seasons (2005-06 and 2006-07). During his second year in Charlottesville (2006-07), the Cavaliers posted a 21-11 record and advanced to the NCAA Second Round. Despite being picked to finish eighth in the conference, Virginia registered an 11-5 mark and claimed a share of the ACC regular-season championship with North Carolina. This marked the first league title for the Cavaliers since the 1994-95 season.
Lanier was the head coach at Siena College for four years (2001-02 to 2004-05) before coming to Virginia. During Lanier's four seasons at Siena, the Saints posted a 58-70 mark and participated in one NCAA Tournament and one NIT.
Siena won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Tournament Championship in 2002 to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Saints then defeated Alcorn State in the NCAA Tournament opening-round game before losing to eventual national champion Maryland in the first round. During the 2002-03 season, Lanier guided Siena to a 21-11 record a third-place finish in the MAAC with a 12-6 league mark. The Saints earned a berth in the NIT, where they defeated Villanova in the opening round and Western Michigan in the first round, before falling to UAB in the second round. Siena also defeated Providence during the regular season, marking the first time in school history that the Saints had defeated two Big East Conference teams (Villanova and Providence) in the same season.
Prior to becoming the head coach at Siena, Lanier was an assistant coach at Texas for two seasons (1999-2001). During his previous time in Austin, the Longhorns recorded a 49-18 (.731) mark and advanced to a pair of NCAA Tournaments. Texas posted a 24-9 record in 1999-2000, finished second in the Big 12 Conference with a 13-3 mark and advanced to the NCAA Second Round. The Horns earned a No. 15 ranking in the final Associated Press poll (top mark in school history at that time) and were ranked in The AP Top 25 all season for the first time in school history. Junior center Chris Mihm developed into one of the top players in the nation, earning consensus first-team All-America honors, and was selected as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls (traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on draft night).
Lanier was a vital part of UT's recruiting success, helping the Horns land a consensus Top 10 national class that included Brian Boddicker, Royal Ivey, Jason Klotz, Brandon Mouton and James Thomas. During the 2000-01 season, UT registered a 25-9 record, finished in a tie for second in the Big 12 with a 12-4 mark and advanced to the NCAA First Round. Lanier helped mold four true freshmen and eight total newcomers into a squad that ranked No. 18 in the final AP poll. The Horns tied a school record for most home wins in a season (16-1 mark) and defeated two AP Top 10 teams (No. 5 Illinois, No. 6 Iowa State) at home in the same season for the first time in school history. Prior to Lanier's departure for the head coaching job at Siena, he played a major role in the recruitment of T.J. Ford, who went on to earn National Player of the Year honors with the Longhorns in 2002-03.
Lanier served as an assistant coach at Rutgers University for two years (1997-98 and 1998-99). While at Rutgers, he was instrumental in helping the Scarlet Knights secure back-to-back nationally-ranked recruiting classes. Included in Lanier's first class was guard Dahntay Jones, who went on to earn Big East All-Rookie Team honors in 1998-99 and currently plays for the NBA's Indiana Pacers.
Prior to joining the staff at Rutgers, Lanier spent five seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure (1992-93 to 1996-97). He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant and restricted earnings assistant coach at Niagara University (1990-91 to 1991-92).
Lanier received his first head coaching experience in the summer of 1995, when he led a group of American collegians on a tour of the Netherlands. He also coached summer All-Star teams in Italy (1996), Germany (1998) and Greece (1999 and 2000).
A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Lanier graduated from St. Bonaventure in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. A four-year letterman with the Bonnies who scored 868 career points, he was a three-year starter and team captain during his senior season. Lanier earned Atlantic 10 Conference All-Freshman Team honors in 1986-87 and was named the team's Most Improved Player in 1988-89. A two-time scholar-athlete nominee, he went on to earn a master's degree from Niagara in educational counseling in 1993.
Born July 24, 1968, Lanier and his wife, Dr. Dayo Lanier, have one son, Emory (born June 9, 2001) and one daughter, Kai (born March 15, 2003).
Russell Springmann
Assistant Coach
Full name: Keith Russell Springmann
Date of birth: Sept. 24, 1969
Hometown: Silver Spring, Md.
High school: Paint Branch HS (Silver Spring, Md.)
College: Salisbury State '90
Wife: Neissa
14th season as Assistant Coach | 16th season at Texas
Russell Springmann enters his 14th season as a full-time assistant coach at The University of Texas and his 17th year in association with Rick Barnes.
In his first 13 years as a full-time assistant at UT, Springmann has helped the Longhorns post a 314-135 (.699) record while making 12 NCAA Tournament appearances. Texas has made five "Sweet 16" showings during his 13 years, including a trip to the Final Four in 2003 and the "Elite Eight" in both 2006 and 2008.
During this stretch, a total of 14 McDonald's All-Americans have made their way to the UT campus (T.J. Ford, 2001; Brad Buckman, 2002; LaMarcus Aldridge, 2004; Daniel Gibson, 2004; Mike Williams, 2004; D.J. Augustin, 2006; Kevin Durant, 2006; Jai Lucas, 2007; Avery Bradley, 2009; Cory Joseph, 2010; Tristan Thompson, 2010; Myck Kabongo, 2011; Cameron Ridley, 2012; Myles Turner, 2014).
UT's three-man recruiting class in 2014 featured McDonald's All-American Myles Turner (No. 2 recruit by ESPN), No. 86-ranked prospect Jordan Barnett and transfer Shaquille Cleare, who was rated the No. 30 prospect in 2012 by ESPN. Texas' six-man freshman class in 2012 was ranked No. 4 nationally by ESPN, while UT's six-man freshman class in 2011 was tabbed the No. 4 recruiting class in the nation by ESPN. Despite a group that numbered only two, UT's class of Joseph and Thompson in 2010 was ranked as the No. 8 recruiting class in the country by ESPN. Texas' three-man freshman class in 2009 was ranked No. 3 nationally by Rivals.com and No. 4 by ESPNU. UT's seven-man freshman class in 2006 was tabbed the No. 3 recruiting class in the nation by both Rivals.com and Scout.com. Texas' five-man freshman class in 2004 featured three McDonald's All-Americans (Aldridge, Gibson and Williams) and was tabbed the No. 1 class in the nation by Clark Francis' Hoop Scoop.
UT climbed to the top of both major national polls (Associated Press, USA Today Coaches) on Jan. 11, 2010, marking the first time in program history that the Horns had been the top-ranked team in the nation in either major poll. Texas held the top spot in both polls for a two-week stretch. UT set a school record for most wins in a season (31-7) in 2007-08. While using a starting rotation of four freshmen and a sophomore in 2006-07, the Horns posted a 25-10 mark and advanced to the NCAA Second Round. In 2005-06, Texas registered a 30-7 record and advanced to the NCAA "Elite Eight."
Texas is the only school in the country that can claim two National Player of the Year winners in the last 12 years, T.J. Ford (2003) and Kevin Durant (2007). UT has had three consensus first-team All-Americans during Springmann's time as an assistant (T.J. Ford in 2003, Kevin Durant in 2007 and D.J. Augustin in 2008), and Augustin claimed the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard in 2008.
Texas has had 14 players drafted in the 13 years under Springmann, including nine first-round selections and five lottery picks in T.J. Ford, LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Durant, D.J. Augustin and Tristan Thompson. With three first-round selections in 2011, Texas has produced eight first-round picks over the last nine years (dating back to the 2006 NBA Draft). Both Aldridge (2006) and Durant (2007) were selected as the No. 2 overall picks in their respective drafts. In fact, UT became the first school to have a Top Two pick in consecutive NBA Drafts since DePaul in 1981-82.
When Augustin was selected as the No. 9 pick by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2008 NBA Draft, it completed quite a three-year run for the Longhorns at the Draft. Texas was the only school in the nation to have a Top 10 pick in the 2006, 2007 and 2008 NBA Drafts. In fact, UT became just the fourth school since 1985 (when the current draft lottery system was implemented) to produce a lottery pick in three consecutive years. Georgia Tech (1989-91), Duke (1992-95) and Connecticut (2004-06) previously accomplished the feat.
Three Longhorns heard their names called in the first round of the NBA Draft for the first time in school history in 2011. Tristan Thompson was selected with the No. 4 pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jordan Hamilton was taken with the No. 26 pick by the Dallas Mavericks, and his rights were later traded to the Denver Nuggets. Cory Joseph was taken with the No. 29 pick by the San Antonio Spurs.
The 2011 Draft marked the second straight year and third time in school history that the Horns had three players selected in the same draft. UT also had three players selected during the 2010 NBA Draft. Avery Bradley was selected with the No. 19 pick by the Boston Celtics. Damion James was taken with the No. 24 pick by the Atlanta Hawks, and his rights were later traded to the New Jersey Nets. Dexter Pittman was chosen with the No. 32 pick (second selection in the second round) by the Miami Heat. Aldridge, P.J. Tucker (No. 35 pick by Toronto) and Daniel Gibson (No. 42 pick by Cleveland) were taken during the 2006 NBA Draft.
In his first three seasons at Texas, Springmann served as an administrative assistant. In that role, he supervised the film exchange process, assisted in on-campus recruiting and played a major role in organizing summer camp administration.
During his 16 years in Austin, the Longhorns have made 15 trips to the NCAA Tournament while posting a 382-166 (.697) record. UT also set a school record by recording 13 straight 20-win seasons (1999-2000 through 2011-12).
Springmann came to Texas after spending two seasons (1996-97 and 1997-98) working in the basketball office at the University of Florida. While with the Gators, he also served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach.
Prior to his stint at Florida, Springmann served four seasons as the boys' varsity coach at Mardela (Md.) High School. Inheriting a program that had won just three games in the three years prior to his arrival, he led the team to a playoff win and a state regional semifinal appearance during the 1993-94 season. For his efforts, Springmann earned Bayside Conference Coach of the Year and Mason-Dixon Coach of the Year honors.
Springmann began his coaching career in 1990-91 as an assistant coach at Salisbury State University in Salisbury, Md. He worked as an assistant for two seasons before accepting the position at Mardela High.
Springmann graduated from Salisbury State in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in physical education. A four-year letterwinner in basketball, he served as team captain during his junior and senior seasons. He also earned recognition as the school's Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1989-90.
Born Sept. 24, 1969, he is a native of Silver Spring, Md. Springmann and his wife, Neissa, have one son, Durant (born Jan. 16, 2011), and one daughter, Malaine (born May 9, 2013).
Chris Ogden
Assistant Coach
Full name: Christopher Kyle Ogden
Date of Birth: October 16, 1980
Hometown: Seminole, Texas
High School: Seminole HS
College: Texas '04
Wife: Katie
Children: Bo (son), Ellie (daughter)
7th season as Assistant Coach | 11th season at Texas
Chris Ogden, a former player under Rick Barnes at Texas and captain of the 2003 Final Four team, begins his seventh season as an assistant coach at The University of Texas and his 12th year on the UT coaching staff. In his first six seasons as a full-time assistant, Ogden has helped the Longhorns post a 135-73 (.649) record while making five NCAA Tournament trips.
During this stretch, a total of six McDonald's All-Americans have made their way to the UT campus (Avery Bradley, 2009; Cory Joseph, 2010; Tristan Thompson, 2010; Myck Kabongo, 2011; Cameron Ridley, 2012; Myles Turner).
UT's three-man recruiting class in 2014 featured McDonald's All-American Myles Turner (No. 2 recruit by ESPN), No. 86-ranked prospect Jordan Barnett and transfer Shaquille Cleare, who was rated the No. 30 prospect in 2012 by ESPN. Texas' six-man freshman class in 2012 was ranked No. 4 nationally by ESPN, while UT's six-man freshman class in 2011 was tabbed the No. 4 recruiting class in the nation by ESPN. Despite a group that numbered only two, UT's class of Joseph and Thompson in 2010 was ranked as the No. 8 recruiting class in the country by ESPN. Texas' three-man freshman class in 2009 was ranked No. 3 nationally by Rivals.com and No. 4 by ESPNU and included Bradley, the top-rated recruit in the country by ESPNU.
In his previous role, he supervised the film exchange process, played a major role in summer camp administration and assisted in all internal operations of the basketball program.
UT climbed to the top of both major national polls (Associated Press, USA Today Coaches) on Jan. 11, 2010, marking the first time in program history that the Horns had been the top-ranked team in the nation in either major poll. Texas held the top spot in both polls for a two-week stretch. UT set a school record for most wins in a season (31-7) in 2007-08. While using a starting rotation of four freshmen and a sophomore in 2006-07, the Horns posted a 25-10 mark and advanced to the NCAA Second Round. In 2005-06, Texas registered a 30-7 record and advanced to the NCAA "Elite Eight."
Three Longhorns heard their names called in the first round of the NBA Draft for the first time in school history in 2011. Tristan Thompson was selected with the No. 4 pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jordan Hamilton was taken with the No. 26 pick by the Dallas Mavericks, and his rights were later traded to the Denver Nuggets. Cory Joseph was taken with the No. 29 pick by the San Antonio Spurs.
The 2011 Draft marked the second straight year and third time in school history that the Horns had three players selected in the same draft. UT also had three players selected during the 2010 NBA Draft. Avery Bradley was selected with the No. 19 pick by the Boston Celtics. Damion James was taken with the No. 24 pick by the Atlanta Hawks, and his rights were later traded to the New Jersey Nets. Dexter Pittman was chosen with the No. 32 pick (second selection in the second round) by the Miami Heat. Aldridge, P.J. Tucker (No. 35 pick by Toronto) and Daniel Gibson (No. 42 pick by Cleveland) were taken during the 2006 NBA Draft.
Ogden played four years (2000-03) at forward for the Longhorns and was a member of four NCAA Tournament teams. He completed his career at Texas as the winningest player in school history with 97 total victories.
The team captain as a senior during UT's run to the Final Four in 2002-03, Ogden played in 85 career games, including three starts, and totaled 144 career points, 88 rebounds and 40 assists. He earned the team's Jay Arnette Award as a junior (2001-02), honoring a player for his behind-the-scenes efforts and contributions to the team.
Following his collegiate playing career, he joined the UT basketball staff as a student assistant coach for one year while he completed his undergraduate degree. Ogden was responsible for making personnel, team and post-game edits and supervised the film exchange process in that role. He earned a bachelor's of science degree in education from The University of Texas in May 2004.
A native of Seminole, Texas, Ogden played four years of varsity basketball at Seminole High School. He was tabbed the state of Texas' Mr. Basketball in his senior year (1998-99), when he averaged 17.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game while leading his team to a 36-4 record and a runner-up finish at the Class 3A state tournament.
Born October 16, 1980, Ogden and his wife, Katie, have two sons, Bo (born March 7, 2008) and Parker (born Aug. 10, 2012), and one daughter, Ellie (born March 2, 2010).
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Rob Lanier
Associate Head Coach
Full Name: Robert A. Lanier
Date of Birth: July 24, 1968
Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
High School: Mount St. Joseph Academy (Buffalo, N.Y.)
College: St. Bonaventure `90
Graduate Degree: Niagara `93
Wife: Dr. Dayo Lanier
Children: Emory (son), Kai (daughter)
4th season as Associate Head Coach | 6th season at Texas
Rob Lanier enters his fourth season as associate head coach at The University of Texas and his sixth year in association with Rick Barnes.
Lanier, who previously served as head coach at Siena College and as an assistant coach at Texas, Florida, Virginia, Rutgers and St. Bonaventure, was named associate head basketball coach at The University of Texas on April 12, 2011. During his first three seasons back with the Longhorns, the 46-year-old Lanier has helped Texas post a 60-43 (.583) mark and advance to a pair of NCAA Tournaments.
UT's three-man recruiting class in 2014 featured McDonald's All-American Myles Turner (No. 2 recruit by ESPN), No. 86-ranked prospect Jordan Barnett and transfer Shaquille Cleare, who was rated the No. 30 prospect in 2012 by ESPN.Texas' six-man freshman class in 2012 was ranked No. 4 nationally by ESPN and included McDonald's All-American Cameron Ridley, while UT's six-man freshman class in 2011 was tabbed the No. 4 recruiting class in the nation by ESPN and included McDonald's All-American Myck Kabongo.
Before returning to Texas, he served as assistant coach at The University of Florida for the previous four seasons (2007-08 to 2010-11). In those four years, Lanier helped the Gators post a 99-44 (.692) mark and advance to post-season play in all four seasons. Florida went 24-12 in 2007-08 and reached the semifinals of the National Invitational Tournament (NIT). The Gators recorded a 25-11 mark in 2008-09 and advanced to the NIT quarterfinals. In 2009-10, Florida posted a 21-13 record and reached the NCAA First Round. The Gators then registered a 29-8 mark in 2010-11, won the Southeastern Conference regular season championship (13-3 record) and advanced to the NCAA "Elite Eight."
Prior to his time at Florida, Lanier served as an assistant coach at The University of Virginia for two seasons (2005-06 and 2006-07). During his second year in Charlottesville (2006-07), the Cavaliers posted a 21-11 record and advanced to the NCAA Second Round. Despite being picked to finish eighth in the conference, Virginia registered an 11-5 mark and claimed a share of the ACC regular-season championship with North Carolina. This marked the first league title for the Cavaliers since the 1994-95 season.
Lanier was the head coach at Siena College for four years (2001-02 to 2004-05) before coming to Virginia. During Lanier's four seasons at Siena, the Saints posted a 58-70 mark and participated in one NCAA Tournament and one NIT.
Siena won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Tournament Championship in 2002 to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Saints then defeated Alcorn State in the NCAA Tournament opening-round game before losing to eventual national champion Maryland in the first round. During the 2002-03 season, Lanier guided Siena to a 21-11 record a third-place finish in the MAAC with a 12-6 league mark. The Saints earned a berth in the NIT, where they defeated Villanova in the opening round and Western Michigan in the first round, before falling to UAB in the second round. Siena also defeated Providence during the regular season, marking the first time in school history that the Saints had defeated two Big East Conference teams (Villanova and Providence) in the same season.
Prior to becoming the head coach at Siena, Lanier was an assistant coach at Texas for two seasons (1999-2001). During his previous time in Austin, the Longhorns recorded a 49-18 (.731) mark and advanced to a pair of NCAA Tournaments. Texas posted a 24-9 record in 1999-2000, finished second in the Big 12 Conference with a 13-3 mark and advanced to the NCAA Second Round. The Horns earned a No. 15 ranking in the final Associated Press poll (top mark in school history at that time) and were ranked in The AP Top 25 all season for the first time in school history. Junior center Chris Mihm developed into one of the top players in the nation, earning consensus first-team All-America honors, and was selected as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls (traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on draft night).
Lanier was a vital part of UT's recruiting success, helping the Horns land a consensus Top 10 national class that included Brian Boddicker, Royal Ivey, Jason Klotz, Brandon Mouton and James Thomas. During the 2000-01 season, UT registered a 25-9 record, finished in a tie for second in the Big 12 with a 12-4 mark and advanced to the NCAA First Round. Lanier helped mold four true freshmen and eight total newcomers into a squad that ranked No. 18 in the final AP poll. The Horns tied a school record for most home wins in a season (16-1 mark) and defeated two AP Top 10 teams (No. 5 Illinois, No. 6 Iowa State) at home in the same season for the first time in school history. Prior to Lanier's departure for the head coaching job at Siena, he played a major role in the recruitment of T.J. Ford, who went on to earn National Player of the Year honors with the Longhorns in 2002-03.
Lanier served as an assistant coach at Rutgers University for two years (1997-98 and 1998-99). While at Rutgers, he was instrumental in helping the Scarlet Knights secure back-to-back nationally-ranked recruiting classes. Included in Lanier's first class was guard Dahntay Jones, who went on to earn Big East All-Rookie Team honors in 1998-99 and currently plays for the NBA's Indiana Pacers.
Prior to joining the staff at Rutgers, Lanier spent five seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure (1992-93 to 1996-97). He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant and restricted earnings assistant coach at Niagara University (1990-91 to 1991-92).
Lanier received his first head coaching experience in the summer of 1995, when he led a group of American collegians on a tour of the Netherlands. He also coached summer All-Star teams in Italy (1996), Germany (1998) and Greece (1999 and 2000).
A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Lanier graduated from St. Bonaventure in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. A four-year letterman with the Bonnies who scored 868 career points, he was a three-year starter and team captain during his senior season. Lanier earned Atlantic 10 Conference All-Freshman Team honors in 1986-87 and was named the team's Most Improved Player in 1988-89. A two-time scholar-athlete nominee, he went on to earn a master's degree from Niagara in educational counseling in 1993.
Born July 24, 1968, Lanier and his wife, Dr. Dayo Lanier, have one son, Emory (born June 9, 2001) and one daughter, Kai (born March 15, 2003).
Russell Springmann
Assistant Coach
Full name: Keith Russell Springmann
Date of birth: Sept. 24, 1969
Hometown: Silver Spring, Md.
High school: Paint Branch HS (Silver Spring, Md.)
College: Salisbury State '90
Wife: Neissa
14th season as Assistant Coach | 16th season at Texas
Russell Springmann enters his 14th season as a full-time assistant coach at The University of Texas and his 17th year in association with Rick Barnes.
In his first 13 years as a full-time assistant at UT, Springmann has helped the Longhorns post a 314-135 (.699) record while making 12 NCAA Tournament appearances. Texas has made five "Sweet 16" showings during his 13 years, including a trip to the Final Four in 2003 and the "Elite Eight" in both 2006 and 2008.
During this stretch, a total of 14 McDonald's All-Americans have made their way to the UT campus (T.J. Ford, 2001; Brad Buckman, 2002; LaMarcus Aldridge, 2004; Daniel Gibson, 2004; Mike Williams, 2004; D.J. Augustin, 2006; Kevin Durant, 2006; Jai Lucas, 2007; Avery Bradley, 2009; Cory Joseph, 2010; Tristan Thompson, 2010; Myck Kabongo, 2011; Cameron Ridley, 2012; Myles Turner, 2014).
UT's three-man recruiting class in 2014 featured McDonald's All-American Myles Turner (No. 2 recruit by ESPN), No. 86-ranked prospect Jordan Barnett and transfer Shaquille Cleare, who was rated the No. 30 prospect in 2012 by ESPN. Texas' six-man freshman class in 2012 was ranked No. 4 nationally by ESPN, while UT's six-man freshman class in 2011 was tabbed the No. 4 recruiting class in the nation by ESPN. Despite a group that numbered only two, UT's class of Joseph and Thompson in 2010 was ranked as the No. 8 recruiting class in the country by ESPN. Texas' three-man freshman class in 2009 was ranked No. 3 nationally by Rivals.com and No. 4 by ESPNU. UT's seven-man freshman class in 2006 was tabbed the No. 3 recruiting class in the nation by both Rivals.com and Scout.com. Texas' five-man freshman class in 2004 featured three McDonald's All-Americans (Aldridge, Gibson and Williams) and was tabbed the No. 1 class in the nation by Clark Francis' Hoop Scoop.
UT climbed to the top of both major national polls (Associated Press, USA Today Coaches) on Jan. 11, 2010, marking the first time in program history that the Horns had been the top-ranked team in the nation in either major poll. Texas held the top spot in both polls for a two-week stretch. UT set a school record for most wins in a season (31-7) in 2007-08. While using a starting rotation of four freshmen and a sophomore in 2006-07, the Horns posted a 25-10 mark and advanced to the NCAA Second Round. In 2005-06, Texas registered a 30-7 record and advanced to the NCAA "Elite Eight."
Texas is the only school in the country that can claim two National Player of the Year winners in the last 12 years, T.J. Ford (2003) and Kevin Durant (2007). UT has had three consensus first-team All-Americans during Springmann's time as an assistant (T.J. Ford in 2003, Kevin Durant in 2007 and D.J. Augustin in 2008), and Augustin claimed the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard in 2008.
Texas has had 14 players drafted in the 13 years under Springmann, including nine first-round selections and five lottery picks in T.J. Ford, LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Durant, D.J. Augustin and Tristan Thompson. With three first-round selections in 2011, Texas has produced eight first-round picks over the last nine years (dating back to the 2006 NBA Draft). Both Aldridge (2006) and Durant (2007) were selected as the No. 2 overall picks in their respective drafts. In fact, UT became the first school to have a Top Two pick in consecutive NBA Drafts since DePaul in 1981-82.
When Augustin was selected as the No. 9 pick by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2008 NBA Draft, it completed quite a three-year run for the Longhorns at the Draft. Texas was the only school in the nation to have a Top 10 pick in the 2006, 2007 and 2008 NBA Drafts. In fact, UT became just the fourth school since 1985 (when the current draft lottery system was implemented) to produce a lottery pick in three consecutive years. Georgia Tech (1989-91), Duke (1992-95) and Connecticut (2004-06) previously accomplished the feat.
Three Longhorns heard their names called in the first round of the NBA Draft for the first time in school history in 2011. Tristan Thompson was selected with the No. 4 pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jordan Hamilton was taken with the No. 26 pick by the Dallas Mavericks, and his rights were later traded to the Denver Nuggets. Cory Joseph was taken with the No. 29 pick by the San Antonio Spurs.
The 2011 Draft marked the second straight year and third time in school history that the Horns had three players selected in the same draft. UT also had three players selected during the 2010 NBA Draft. Avery Bradley was selected with the No. 19 pick by the Boston Celtics. Damion James was taken with the No. 24 pick by the Atlanta Hawks, and his rights were later traded to the New Jersey Nets. Dexter Pittman was chosen with the No. 32 pick (second selection in the second round) by the Miami Heat. Aldridge, P.J. Tucker (No. 35 pick by Toronto) and Daniel Gibson (No. 42 pick by Cleveland) were taken during the 2006 NBA Draft.
In his first three seasons at Texas, Springmann served as an administrative assistant. In that role, he supervised the film exchange process, assisted in on-campus recruiting and played a major role in organizing summer camp administration.
During his 16 years in Austin, the Longhorns have made 15 trips to the NCAA Tournament while posting a 382-166 (.697) record. UT also set a school record by recording 13 straight 20-win seasons (1999-2000 through 2011-12).
Springmann came to Texas after spending two seasons (1996-97 and 1997-98) working in the basketball office at the University of Florida. While with the Gators, he also served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach.
Prior to his stint at Florida, Springmann served four seasons as the boys' varsity coach at Mardela (Md.) High School. Inheriting a program that had won just three games in the three years prior to his arrival, he led the team to a playoff win and a state regional semifinal appearance during the 1993-94 season. For his efforts, Springmann earned Bayside Conference Coach of the Year and Mason-Dixon Coach of the Year honors.
Springmann began his coaching career in 1990-91 as an assistant coach at Salisbury State University in Salisbury, Md. He worked as an assistant for two seasons before accepting the position at Mardela High.
Springmann graduated from Salisbury State in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in physical education. A four-year letterwinner in basketball, he served as team captain during his junior and senior seasons. He also earned recognition as the school's Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1989-90.
Born Sept. 24, 1969, he is a native of Silver Spring, Md. Springmann and his wife, Neissa, have one son, Durant (born Jan. 16, 2011), and one daughter, Malaine (born May 9, 2013).
Chris Ogden
Assistant Coach
Full name: Christopher Kyle Ogden
Date of Birth: October 16, 1980
Hometown: Seminole, Texas
High School: Seminole HS
College: Texas '04
Wife: Katie
Children: Bo (son), Ellie (daughter)
7th season as Assistant Coach | 11th season at Texas
Chris Ogden, a former player under Rick Barnes at Texas and captain of the 2003 Final Four team, begins his seventh season as an assistant coach at The University of Texas and his 12th year on the UT coaching staff. In his first six seasons as a full-time assistant, Ogden has helped the Longhorns post a 135-73 (.649) record while making five NCAA Tournament trips.
During this stretch, a total of six McDonald's All-Americans have made their way to the UT campus (Avery Bradley, 2009; Cory Joseph, 2010; Tristan Thompson, 2010; Myck Kabongo, 2011; Cameron Ridley, 2012; Myles Turner).
UT's three-man recruiting class in 2014 featured McDonald's All-American Myles Turner (No. 2 recruit by ESPN), No. 86-ranked prospect Jordan Barnett and transfer Shaquille Cleare, who was rated the No. 30 prospect in 2012 by ESPN. Texas' six-man freshman class in 2012 was ranked No. 4 nationally by ESPN, while UT's six-man freshman class in 2011 was tabbed the No. 4 recruiting class in the nation by ESPN. Despite a group that numbered only two, UT's class of Joseph and Thompson in 2010 was ranked as the No. 8 recruiting class in the country by ESPN. Texas' three-man freshman class in 2009 was ranked No. 3 nationally by Rivals.com and No. 4 by ESPNU and included Bradley, the top-rated recruit in the country by ESPNU.
In his previous role, he supervised the film exchange process, played a major role in summer camp administration and assisted in all internal operations of the basketball program.
UT climbed to the top of both major national polls (Associated Press, USA Today Coaches) on Jan. 11, 2010, marking the first time in program history that the Horns had been the top-ranked team in the nation in either major poll. Texas held the top spot in both polls for a two-week stretch. UT set a school record for most wins in a season (31-7) in 2007-08. While using a starting rotation of four freshmen and a sophomore in 2006-07, the Horns posted a 25-10 mark and advanced to the NCAA Second Round. In 2005-06, Texas registered a 30-7 record and advanced to the NCAA "Elite Eight."
Three Longhorns heard their names called in the first round of the NBA Draft for the first time in school history in 2011. Tristan Thompson was selected with the No. 4 pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jordan Hamilton was taken with the No. 26 pick by the Dallas Mavericks, and his rights were later traded to the Denver Nuggets. Cory Joseph was taken with the No. 29 pick by the San Antonio Spurs.
The 2011 Draft marked the second straight year and third time in school history that the Horns had three players selected in the same draft. UT also had three players selected during the 2010 NBA Draft. Avery Bradley was selected with the No. 19 pick by the Boston Celtics. Damion James was taken with the No. 24 pick by the Atlanta Hawks, and his rights were later traded to the New Jersey Nets. Dexter Pittman was chosen with the No. 32 pick (second selection in the second round) by the Miami Heat. Aldridge, P.J. Tucker (No. 35 pick by Toronto) and Daniel Gibson (No. 42 pick by Cleveland) were taken during the 2006 NBA Draft.
Ogden played four years (2000-03) at forward for the Longhorns and was a member of four NCAA Tournament teams. He completed his career at Texas as the winningest player in school history with 97 total victories.
The team captain as a senior during UT's run to the Final Four in 2002-03, Ogden played in 85 career games, including three starts, and totaled 144 career points, 88 rebounds and 40 assists. He earned the team's Jay Arnette Award as a junior (2001-02), honoring a player for his behind-the-scenes efforts and contributions to the team.
Following his collegiate playing career, he joined the UT basketball staff as a student assistant coach for one year while he completed his undergraduate degree. Ogden was responsible for making personnel, team and post-game edits and supervised the film exchange process in that role. He earned a bachelor's of science degree in education from The University of Texas in May 2004.
A native of Seminole, Texas, Ogden played four years of varsity basketball at Seminole High School. He was tabbed the state of Texas' Mr. Basketball in his senior year (1998-99), when he averaged 17.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game while leading his team to a 36-4 record and a runner-up finish at the Class 3A state tournament.
Born October 16, 1980, Ogden and his wife, Katie, have two sons, Bo (born March 7, 2008) and Parker (born Aug. 10, 2012), and one daughter, Ellie (born March 2, 2010).
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