The University of Texas is well-represented in the 2023 NBA playoffs. Seven former Longhorns are set to participate in postseason play.
The NBA play-in tournament takes place from April 11-14, while the rest of the playoff bracket begins on April 15.
The playoffs consist of four rounds of best-of-seven series. The first round matches the top seed against the eighth seed, the second seed against the seventh seed, the third seed against the sixth seed, and the fourth seed against the fifth seed. The winners of each first-round series advance to the second round, until the two conference champions meet in the NBA Finals.
At least one former Longhorn has played in the NBA finals in 11 out of the last 12 seasons. PJ Tucker most recently earned his first championship as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021.
13-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant is eyeing his third career NBA title, this time as a member of the Phoenix Suns.
Here is a complete look at all seven former Texas Longhorns gearing up to compete in the NBA playoffs.
Jarrett Allen – Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 21, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) looks on during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Mo Bamba – Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 15, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (12) collides with New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) while playing for te ball during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Durant – Phoenix Suns
Apr 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) before the Suns play against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jaxson Hayes – New Orleans Pelicans
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Jericho Sims – New York Knicks
Aug 11, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; New York Knicks forward Jericho Sims (45) defends against an incoming shot during an NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Tristan Thompson – Los Angeles Lakers
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P.J. Tucker – Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 4, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker (17) reacts to his three-pointer against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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