abe-lemons-main-z Published November 7, 2017 at 800 × 600 in Photo gallery: Former Texas men’s coach Abe Lemons Abe Lemons was the men’s basketball coach at Texas from 1976-77 through the 1981-82 season. (Courtesy of UT Athletics) Abe Lemons was the men’s basketball coach at Texas from 1976-77 through the 1981-82 season. (Courtesy of UT Athletics)