1989–90 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team

The 1989–90 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represented The University of Texas at Austin in intercollegiate basketball competition during the 1989–90 season. The Longhorns were led by second-year head coach Tom Penders. The team finished the season with a 24–9 overall record and finished third in Southwest Conference play with a 12–4 conference record. Texas advanced to the NCAA tournament for in consecutive seasons for the first time in school history, recording its fourth overall Elite Eight appearance and its first in 43 years. Texas finished the season ranked No. 12 in the postseason college basketball Coaches Poll.

1989–90 Texas Longhorns men's basketball
NCAA tournament, Elite Eight
ConferenceSouthwest Conference
Record24–9 (12–4 SWC)
Head coach
  • Tom Penders (2nd season)
Home arenaFrank Erwin Center
1989–90 Southwest Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 7 Arkansas142 .875305  .857
Houston133 .813258  .758
Texas124 .750249  .727
TCU97 .5631613  .552
Baylor79 .4381614  .533
Texas A&M79 .4381417  .452
Rice511 .3131117  .393
SMU511 .3131018  .357
Texas Tech016 .000522  .185
1990 SWC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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