New Texas basketball coach Shaka Smart makes it clear he’s aiming for Kansas
Shaka Smart was introduced as Texas’ new men’s basketball coach on Friday, and he quickly brought up a bad memory for Kansas fans.
Shaka asked how his style fits the Big 12. "It translated pretty well a few years ago in San Antonio." Ouch. First shot across Kansas' bow.
— Brian Davis (@BDavisAAS) April 3, 2015That was the 2011 NCAA Tournament, in which Smart coached VCU to a stunning upset of No. 1-seeded Kansas in the Elite Eight. It was recently ranked by one pundit as the Jayhawks’ second-worst tournament in loss under Bill Self.
This was red meat to Longhorns’ fans:
Shaka wants Kansas and I love it
— Jason (@jharmuth15) April 3, 2015Shaka Smart is gunning for Kansas. I love it.
— Curry Shoff (@CurryShoff) April 3, 2015Shaka Smart is holding his boot to Kansas' neck and he won't step off.
— Strong & Smart (@tamu_faggies) April 3, 2015SHAKA SMART THROWING THE SHADE ON KANSAS ALREADY HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
— Kim Jong Trill (@brihoang) April 3, 2015Kansas fans were either not concerned or happy for a new challenger:
Here come the "Can Shaka Smart's Longhorns end the Jayhawks' streak?" articles. #Nope #12Straight
— Tate Shumard (@10Tate_Shumard) April 3, 2015Shaka Smart is a great hire for Texas. Jayhawks rivalry vs him shall continue annually. #RockChalk
— Joey Bergman (@JoeyBergman) April 3, 2015To reach Pete Grathoff, call 816-234-4330 or send email to pgrathoff@kcstar.com. Follow him on Twitter: @pgrathoff.