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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

FLIPPING THE BIRD EPISODE 19 – NBA Talk

Luke Lawhorn and Logan Martinez May 17, 2023

Paisano Sports Editor Luke Lawhorn and Sports contributor Logan Martinez discuss the NBA playoffs, make Finals predictions, and predict the NBA Draft lottery winner! Host- Luke Lawhorn Co-Host- Logan...

What is next for the San Antonio Spurs?

What is next for the San Antonio Spurs?

Logan Martinez, Contributor April 25, 2023

As they finish their season with the second-worst record in the NBA at 22-60, the San Antonio Spurs now look forward to their place in the 2023 NBA Draft. With hopes of winning the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes,...

McDermott: ‘There’s nothing like playing at home’

McDermott: ‘There’s nothing like playing at home’

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 28, 2023

With seemingly nothing to play for, there is no quit in the Spurs. Unlike many veterans in the NBA, Spurs rookie Malaki Branham is happy to be a part of an organization that continues intense practices...

What to keep in mind for the Spurs' final 17 games

What to keep in mind for the Spurs’ final 17 games

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – It’s not how a team starts its season, but how they end it. It’s safe to say that the Spurs’ glory days are behind them, given that the team lost a franchise record 16-straight...

Spurs win second-straight game in return to San Antonio

Spurs win second-straight game in return to San Antonio

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 3, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – Despite the all-time winningest coach in NBA history being out with an illness, San Antonio managed to win its first game back at AT&T Center after the annual month-long rodeo trip. The...

UTSA alumni Keaton Wallace signs two-way deal with LA Clippers

UTSA alumni Keaton Wallace signs two-way deal with LA Clippers

Luke Lawhorn and Rylan Renteria February 24, 2023

UTSA basketball legend Keaton Wallace agreed to a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Clippers for the remainder of the NBA’s regular season. Following his graduation in 2021, Wallace went undrafted...

Just a kid from Akron

Just a kid from Akron

Misty Olawunmi, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

In a culmination of his storied career, LeBron James embodied greatness when he hit a fadeaway jumper to cement his status as the NBA’s all-time scoring leader.  The record, previously held by Kareem...

The Legacy of the Queen of Basketball

Kylar Royer, Photographer February 14, 2023

The Queen of Basketball, Lusia “Lucy” Harris was a three-time consecutive national champion, Olympian, Hall of Famer and the only African-American woman to be drafted into the NBA.  Harris, who...

Spurs lose overtime thriller against Phoenix

Spurs lose overtime thriller against Phoenix

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor January 29, 2023

San Antonio – As stated before the 2022-23 season, the goal for the San Antonio Spurs was to develop young talent and build confidence to go toe-to-toe with any team in the NBA.  Despite the 14-36...

Johnson’s 36 point career-high guides Spurs past Nets

Johnson’s 36 point career-high guides Spurs past Nets

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor January 18, 2023

San Antonio - Keldon Johnson put up a career-high 36 points along with 11 rebounds, snapping a 5-game losing streak and defeating the Brooklyn Nets last Tuesday night. “This is why I play the game...

Spurs third quarter rally snaps 11-game losing streak

Spurs third quarter rally snaps 11-game losing streak

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor December 8, 2022

What’s new? San Antonio – A barrage of threes in the third quarter guided the Spurs to a 118-109 victory Thursday evening at the AT&T Center. Tre Jones set a new career-high of 26 points...

Spurs lose overtime thriller to Grizzlies 124-122

Spurs lose overtime thriller to Grizzlies 124-122

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 9, 2022

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night in overtime 124-122. The Spurs (5-7) were trailing in every quarter of the game, including by 15 at halftime. 32 points from Memphis...

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