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Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Women’s basketball transitions after Coleman’s retirement

Aramis Santiago, Staff June 18, 2024

UTSA senior forward Elyssa Coleman announced her medical retirement from basketball in May, marking the end of a remarkable collegiate career for the women's basketball player from Houston, Texas....

A closer look at Wembanyama’s record-breaking rookie season

A closer look at Wembanyama’s record-breaking rookie season

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 23, 2024

In a league where over half of the NBA teams make the playoffs, on a team that had an all-time franchise worst year in 2023 and landed the No. 1 overall pick and with most of their players returning with...

New basketball coach shines in introductory press conference

New basketball coach shines in introductory press conference

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

Making his final departure as an assistant from the University of Alabama, new men’s basketball coach Austin Claunch held his introductory press conference in the Park West Fieldhouse last Thursday....

The greatest player of all-time from each UTSA program

The greatest player of all-time from each UTSA program

Rylan Renteria, Distribution Manager April 16, 2024

While some of the athletics programs at UTSA are still young, others are storied and rich in history. Regardless of program age, each one has a “G.O.A.T.”   Frank Harris, football, quarterback  Harris...

Zach Collins (player) - forward (position)

Finishing on a high note

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 15, 2024

The Spurs walked off the Frost Bank Center court for the final time this spring on Sunday afternoon in dominant fashion, drubbing the Pistons 123-95 in the two teams’ season finale. The 28-point victory...

Devonte’ Graham’s go-ahead floater pushes Spurs past Nuggets

Devonte’ Graham’s go-ahead floater pushes Spurs past Nuggets

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 12, 2024

Without many press conference opportunities due to minimal playing time, there haven’t been too many chances for Spurs guard Devonte’ Graham to shout out his uncle Darrell. Though after hitting...

The night women’s basketball stood in the spotlight

The night women’s basketball stood in the spotlight

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

Women’s college basketball reached an unprecedented peak during the elite eight. The battle between the LSU Tigers and Iowa Hawkeyes, followed by the UConn Huskies and the Southern California Trojans,...

Wembanyama is here to stay

Wembanyama is here to stay

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 9, 2024

There weren’t many doubters in the San Antonio Spurs’ plan 10 months ago when the franchise landed its third No. 1 overall pick, almost guaranteeing the can’t-miss French prospect, Victor Wembanyama,...

Who will climb the ladder and cut nets this March Madness?

Who will climb the ladder and cut nets this March Madness?

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

As the excitement of March Madness reaches its peak, three men’s and women’s teams have distinguished themselves as contenders for the national championship. As they take to the court, they carry with...

#1 Jordan Ivy-Curry

UTSA guard duo to enter transfer portal

Rylan Renteria, Distribution Manager April 2, 2024

Following a first-round exit in the American Athletic Conference tournament, leading scorers Christian Tucker and Jordan Ivy-Curry announced on social media that they would enter the transfer portal. An...

Men’s basketball hires Austin Claunch as new head coach

Men’s basketball hires Austin Claunch as new head coach

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

UTSA named Alabama assistant coach Austin Claunch as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team. Replacing former eight-year coach Steve Henson, Claunch will look to improve the Roadrunner program,...

UTSA fires men’s basketball coach Steve Henson

UTSA fires men’s basketball coach Steve Henson

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer March 25, 2024

Nearly one day after UTSA’s American Athletic Conference tournament loss, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that head coach Steve Henson will not return to the program. Refusing to...

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