Texas exited the Big 12 Tournament with a 78-74 loss to Kansas State in the 2nd round, the first game for the Longhorns.
Now comes the question of where will Texas be seeded on Selection Sunday at 6 p.m. eastern time.
With the loss, falling to a No. 10 seed would likely be the best case scenario for Texas (20-12, 9-9). Getting off the 8/9 seed line and not being tasked with taking on UConn (again), Tennessee or Purdue would be welcomed as all three teams are not ideal matchups for the Longhorns.
Texas NCAA Tournament seeding scenarios
The Longhorns are going to be a No. 8, No. 9 or No. 10 seed in the tournament. Moving toward a No. 9 or 10 with the upset loss to Kansas State Wednesday.
Joe Lunardi has Texas a No. 9 seed following the loss last night. One projection (Jerry Palm), has Texas a No. 9 seed - same as before the loss.
NCAA Men’s Basketball NET Rankings (March 1)
Texas fell from No. 25 to No. 28 in NCAA NET after the Big 12 Tournament loss.
The Longhorns are 5-9 in Quad 1 games, 3-2vs. Quad 2, 5-1 vs. Quad 3 and 7-0 vs. Quad 4.
Kansas State is No. 70 in NCAA NET, and would be a fourth Quad 2 win for the Horns.
Should the Horns advance to Thursday, Iowa State would be a Quad 1 win opportunity on a neutral court. Iowa State is No. 9 in NCAA NET.
T-Rank
Texas fell from No. 19 to No. 20 in Bart Torvik’s rankings after Wednesday night.
2024 Ken Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings
Texas checks in at No. 25 after being No. 23 prior to the Kansas State loss.
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