The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Zac Jennings - Men's Basketball
- Title:
- Graduate Assistant
Second Season at Texas
Zac Jennings begins his second season as Graduate Assistant with the men’s basketball program at The University of Texas.
In Jennings’ first season in Austin in 2025-26, the Longhorns posted a 21-15 overall record (9-9 SEC) and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Texas was ranked No. 22 in the final Associated Press poll and No. 24 in the final USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll. The Longhorns earned a No. 11 seed in the NCAA Tournament but went on a run in the Big Dance earning victories over NC State (68-66) in the First Four, BYU (79-71) in the Round of 64 and No. 12/10 Gonzaga (74-68) in the Round of 32 before falling at the buzzer to No. 8/13 Purdue (79-77) in the Sweet 16. Texas became just the sixth team in NCAA Tournament history to advance from the First Four to the Sweet 16.
Jennings was a four-year member (2020-24) of the basketball team at Bellarmine University (Louisville, Ky.). A four-time selection to the Atlantic Sun Conference Honor Roll, Jennings helped the Knights win the ASUN Tournament championship during his sophomore season in 2021-22. He was an ASUN Honors Graduate and earned his bachelor’s degree in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management from Bellarmine University in May 2024.
Following graduation, Jennings served for 10 months as a full-time substitute teacher for Boone County Schools in Florence, Ky.
A native of Burlington, Ky., Jennings played basketball at Cooper High School. He helped his team win three district championships and served as team captain during his senior year. During his freshman season, Jennings earned a spot on the All-Region Tournament Team as Cooper won the 9th Region title and advanced to the state championship game while posting a 31-5 record. He also played baseball for three years in high school.
