Shaka Smart starts new era in Texas basketball with win over North Carolina

Posted Dec 13, 2015
Zora Sanae Smart frolicked into the bleachers, holding her mother’s hand while her curls bounced atop her head 30 minutes prior to Texas' 84-82 victory over No. 3 North Carolina on Saturday. Javan Felix's buzzer-beater sealed one of the most pivotal wins of her father’s coaching career, a victory that signified the dawning of a new era at Texas. They're why he waited. (ESPN.com)

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