Spurs and Wembanyama Dominate Suns at Moody Center

French phenom Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs put on a show for Longhorn fans in Austin.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs, led by reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle and featuring French phenom Victor Wembanyama, defeated the Phoenix Suns 121-94 at the Moody Center in Austin. Wembanyama finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and several highlight-reel blocks, even flashing the Hook 'Em Horns sign after a third-quarter three-pointer. The game continued the Spurs' growing presence in Austin as they look to expand their fanbase in Central Texas.

Why it matters

The Spurs have been playing annual preseason games at the Moody Center in Austin for the past four seasons, allowing them to connect with Longhorn fans and potentially convert new supporters as they look to expand their reach in the region. With one of the world's most popular young stars in Wembanyama now on the Spurs' roster, the team's presence in Austin takes on even greater significance.

The details

The Spurs dominated the Suns from start to finish, with Stephon Castle leading the way with 20 points. Wembanyama, the 7'5" French phenom, put on a show for the Longhorn faithful, finishing with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and several highlight-reel blocks. Wembanyama even flashed the Hook 'Em Horns sign after a third-quarter three-pointer, further endearing himself to the Texas crowd.

  • The Spurs have been playing annual preseason games at the Moody Center in Austin for the past four seasons.
  • The game against the Suns took place on February 20, 2026.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

A 7'5" French phenom who was the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs.

Stephon Castle

The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, who led the Spurs with 20 points in the win over the Suns.

LaMarcus Aldridge

A former Spurs and Texas Longhorns great, who was in attendance to watch his old team play at his former college campus.

Luke Kornet

A Vanderbilt alum who also threw up the Hook 'Em Horns sign, showing his support for the Longhorns.

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What they’re saying

“Remember, Texas fans: the Alien doesn't have a collegiate team to support, so getting all 7-foot-5 of Wembanyama on board the burnt-orange bandwagon is a big deal.”

— Joe Cook (Twitter)

What’s next

The Spurs will host the Sacramento Kings at the Moody Center on Saturday, February 21, 2026, before continuing their annual Rodeo Road Trip.

The takeaway

The Spurs' continued presence in Austin, combined with the addition of global superstar Victor Wembanyama, represents a concerted effort to expand the team's fanbase in Central Texas. As the Spurs look to build a new arena in downtown San Antonio in the early 2030s, solidifying their connection with Longhorn fans could pay dividends for years to come.