After struggles on and off court, Barnes has led Texas turnaround

And if Turner heads to Austin this summer, the program could end up on a path similar to a conversation with Barnes: There's no telling where it could go.
After struggles on and off court, Barnes has led Texas turnaround
After struggles on and off court, Barnes has led Texas turnaround /

Rick Barnes has the Longhorns pointed back in the right direction and headed for the NCAA tournament.
Rick Barnes has the Longhorns pointed back in the right direction and headed for the NCAA tournament :: John Weast/Getty Images
Myck Kabongo missed most of last season because of an NCAA suspension, then left the program after his sophomore year.
Myck Kabongo missed most of last season because of an NCAA suspension, then left the program after his sophomore year :: Eric Gay/AP

And if Turner heads to Austin this summer, the program could end up on a path similar to a conversation with Barnes: There's no telling where it could go.


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PETE THAMEL

Senior writer Pete Thamel covers college football and basketball. Prior to joining SI in 2012, he was a national college sports writer for The New York Times.