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

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Finishing on a high note

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 15, 2024

The Spurs walked off the Frost Bank Center court for the final time this spring on Sunday afternoon in dominant fashion, drubbing the Pistons 123-95 in the two teams’ season finale. The 28-point victory...

Devonte’ Graham’s go-ahead floater pushes Spurs past Nuggets

Devonte’ Graham’s go-ahead floater pushes Spurs past Nuggets

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 13, 2024

Without many press conference opportunities due to minimal playing time, there haven’t been too many chances for Spurs guard Devonte’ Graham to shout out his uncle Darrell. Though after hitting...

Wembanyama is here to stay

Wembanyama is here to stay

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 9, 2024

There weren’t many doubters in the San Antonio Spurs’ plan 10 months ago when the franchise landed its third No. 1 overall pick, almost guaranteeing the can’t-miss French prospect, Victor Wembanyama,...

Spurs’ poor shooting night results in loss to Grizzlies

Spurs’ poor shooting night results in loss to Grizzlies

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 23, 2024

Victor Wembanyama’s seventh 30-plus game wasn’t enough for the Spurs to overcome yet another blown lead, falling 99-97 to the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at the Frost Bank Center. Wembanyama...

Spurs turnover bug continues to bite

Spurs turnover bug continues to bite

Haley Aguayo, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2024

Luka Dončić came to the Frost Bank Center for both the Mavericks and Spurs season opener back in October, where he dropped 33 points in a Dallas win. Dončić, who currently leads the NBA in points...

New arena, same result

New arena, same result

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 16, 2024

AUSTIN – After losing 23 games at the Frost Bank Center home in San Antonio and losing in both Dallas and Houston this season, it was only right if the Spurs made the clean sweep in the state’s capital.  The...

Step off sports, care for culture

Step off sports, care for culture

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2024

Yet again, the UT system puts athletic development over everything else. After the disheartening announcement about the demolition of one of Austin’s most historic buildings, the thought of it getting...

Spurs return home with upset win over Thunder

Spurs return home with upset win over Thunder

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 1, 2024

After a second straight year of going 1-9 on the annual rodeo road trip, the San Antonio Spurs were welcomed home to the team with the second-best record in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Despite...

Wembanyama shines in the City of Angels

Wembanyama shines in the City of Angels

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor February 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES – To no one’s surprise, LeBron James was the biggest star on Friday evening when the Lakers hosted the Spurs in their first home game back from the All-Star break. Fans waited alongside...

Spurs show their youth in final minutes to Magic

Spurs show their youth in final minutes to Magic

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

The 17,081 fans at the Frost Bank Center saw the complete San Antonio Spurs’ experience on Wednesday night. From a tight first-half game to a lackadaisical third quarter to a late fourth-quarter comeback...

West-best Thunder pounce Spurs in return to San Antonio

West-best Thunder pounce Spurs in return to San Antonio

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor January 25, 2024

Have you ever looked at someone your age and thought, “They sure are further along than I am?” Though Spurs French phenom Victor Wembanyama probably has not thought this of anyone, it is clear from...

Remain with the old while still in with the new

Remain with the old while still in with the new

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor January 23, 2024

When the San Antonio Spurs selected Frenchman Victor Wembanyama first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft last June, it was unclear whether veteran coach Gregg Popovich would be a part of the organization’s...

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