Texas Gets Smart: Shaka Smart is New Men's Basketball Coach It's almost like it was meant to be. In January 2014, the #TexasStrong era began. Now it's #TexasSmart, too. [On April 3, 2014] Shaka Smart was announced as the new head coach for Texas men's basketball. Smart, who was previously the head coach at Virginia Commonwealth University, replaces Rick Barnes, who … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black College Basketball Coaches