1988–89 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team

The 1988–89 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represented The University of Texas at Austin in intercollegiate basketball competition during the 1988–89 season. The Longhorns were led by first-year head coach Tom Penders. The team finished the season with a 25–9 overall record and finished second in Southwest Conference play with a 12–4 conference record. Texas advanced to the NCAA tournament, recording an opening round win over Georgia Tech before falling to Missouri in the second round.

1988–89 Texas Longhorns men's basketball
NCAA tournament, second round
ConferenceSouthwest Conference
Record25–9 (12–4 SWC)
Head coach
  • Tom Penders (1st season)
Home arenaFrank Erwin Center
1988–89 Southwest Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Arkansas133 .813257  .781
Texas124 .750259  .735
TCU97 .5631713  .567
Houston88 .5001714  .548
Texas A&M88 .5001614  .533
Texas Tech88 .5001315  .464
SMU79 .4381316  .448
Rice610 .3751216  .429
Baylor115 .063522  .185
1989 SWC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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