The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is preparing for another basketball season, with both its men’s and women’s programs entering a phase of transformation.
A New Era for Both Programs
Under first‑year head coach Brandon Chambers, the men’s team is rebuilding after a modest finish in the Southland Conference, retaining only two veterans while welcoming twelve fresh faces.
The women’s side returns seven players from last season but will be without Jalayah Ingram and Charlotte O’Keefe, who have moved on from the program.
Coach Lane Lord has praised Charlotte O’Keefe’s leadership, noting that her example will continue to shape the mindset of those who remain.
Both squads are using summer workouts to stress character and work ethic, a philosophy that coaches say is essential for building chemistry before the first games.
The schedule for the upcoming season has not yet been released, leaving the teams to focus on fundamentals and the development of new relationships on the court.