Tramon Mark makes decision regarding future with Texas Longhorns
Sean Miller and the Texas Longhorns are holding onto a key piece of their roster heading into the 2025-26 season. Guard Tramon Mark announced his return to the Forty Acres, providing a major boost to Miller's squad as the new head coach prepares for his first season in Austin.
Mark, who transferred from Arkansas following the 2023–24 season, brings experience and production to the Longhorns' backcourt. Over four years at Arkansas and Houston, he has played in 107 career games, including 69 starts, while amassing 1,200 points (11.2 ppg) and 424 rebounds (4.0 rpg) in 2,881 minutes (26.9 mpg).
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The 6-foot-6 guard shot 42.4 percent (406-of-957) from the field and 79.6 percent (289-of-363) from the free throw line during his collegiate career. He has scored in double figures 58 times, including 16 games with at least 20 points.
Mark led Arkansas in scoring last season, averaging 16.2 points per game, while also leading the team in steals (36) and minutes (32.5 mpg). Before his time in Fayetteville, he was a key contributor for Houston, starting all 37 games in 2022–23 and helping the Cougars reach the NCAA Sweet 16. As a freshman, he appeared in all 32 games during Houston's run to the 2021 NCAA Final Four.
Mark started 25 games in his 29 appearances this season.
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