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ESPN's Andy Katz - Texas Among Second Tier of Contenders

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"The interior is a question for Texas. Connor Atchley is the most experienced player but doesn't provide the beef. Texas needs that to offset wings Damion James and Justin Mason and shooting guards A.J. Abrams and Varez Ward. Texas will be more perimeter-oriented. Turkey's Dogus Balbay played well over the summer, and if he can handle the transition to the American game, he could be D.J. Augustin's replacement. Augustin was one of the top five players last season. But Texas always has the requisite balance under Barnes to be a player for a Final Four berth."