This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: This date in Texas history: Longhorns officially retire Kevin Durant's No. 35 jersey ...

Niblack never earned consistent playing time in a Texas jersey. Gunnar Helm handled almost all of the receiving work at tight end for the Longhorns, while Juan Davis occupied a specialist role ...

This date in Texas history is part of a Longhorns newsletter put together ... And on this date in Texas history, Kevin Durant had his jersey retired by the men's basketball program.

Texas lost both Helm and Davis to graduation, leaving Spencer Shannon as the most experienced tight end on the Longhorns' ...