Year two of the Shaka Smart era is here, and for the second straight season, Texas Men's Basketball begins the year in the heart of The University of Texas campus. The Texas Tip-Off is set for Thursday, Oct. 20 at Gregory Gym. Admission is free. However, tickets must be claimed online in advance at TexasSports.com/Tickets. Priority access to claim free tickets opens on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m., available to all University students and current men's basketball season ticket holders. General public can claim any remaining tickets beginning on Friday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. More at this TexasSports.com link.