Kevin Durant says relationship with Texas ‘perfect’ as he returns to Austin with Rockets

Durant starred for a season at the University of Texas. He returns to play there again on Friday night.

By William Guillory · The Athletic

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 6:14 PM

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Kevin Durant called his bond with Texas 'perfect' ahead of playing in Austin with the Houston Rockets.
The Rockets face the San Antonio Spurs at the Moody Center on Friday night.
Durant won the 2006-07 AP Player of the Year during his lone college season with the Longhorns.

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Kevin Durant described his relationship with the University of Texas as "perfect" as he prepared to return to Austin with the Houston Rockets to play the San Antonio Spurs at the Moody Center. The game marks Durant's first meaningful basketball appearance at Texas in nearly two decades, having played the 2006-07 college season at the former Frank Erwin Center.

Durant credited his college year under coach Rick Barnes for his personal maturity and foundation. He also maintains ongoing ties to the university through a comprehensive NIL partnership and works with former college teammates D.J. Augustin and Dexter Pittman within the Rockets organization.

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