Texas Longhorns Injury Report vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

The Texas Longhorns are still dealing with some injury issues ahead of the season opener.

AUSTIN, Texas — The No. 18 Texas Longhorns host the Incarnate Word Cardinals on Monday night at the Moody Center to tip-off the 2023-24 season.

The Longhorns have dealt with injury issues ahead of the season, but now have a clearer look at where things stand as the first few games of non-conference play begin. 

Per college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Texas big man Kadin Shedrick is officially active for Monday’s opener after dealing with injuries to both of his shoulders during the offseason that required surgery. The transfer from Virginia didn’t play in the Orange-White scrimmage or in the exhibition against St. Edwards, but was fully cleared to return this past Tuesday. 

While Shedrick is returning, the Longhorns will be without guard Chris Johnson due to an ankle injury (per Rothstein) and forward Dylan Disu (foot). Johnson injured his ankle in the first half of the exhibition against St. Edwards on Oct. 30 while Disu has been battling the foot injury all offseason. Disu is out indefinitely, per insider Jeff Goodman.

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"I got fully cleared to start going up and down yesterday (Tuesday)," Shedrick said Wednesday. "So the goal is to be out there Monday. We'll see how this week goes. ... I'm feeling good."

Texas coach Rodney Terry provided an update on Johnson when speaking to the media Wednesday.

"You know what, you never know," Terry said when asked if Johnson will play Monday. "We've got a great training staff that does a great job when our guys get banged up ... But we won't put him back out there until he's fully ready to go. He turned his ankle the other night, and young players, sometimes it may take them a little bit longer to get back out there, but they're doing a great job with the rehab right now with him."

Texas and UIW tip-off at 7 p.m. CT.