Texas the No. 7 seed in the Midwest Region

A potential Round of 32 game vs Rick Barnes is so much fun to think about.

Of course, no chance to get up and go to the bathroom… neither coach will call timeouts.

Very favorable R64 draw for the Longhorns. Virginia flirted with the NIT after a loss to 10-Seed NC State in OT in the ACC tournament. Colorado State has four players averaging 10+ this season. Fun team from a competitive conference, though someone Texas should handle.

The possible meeting with Rick Barnes and Tennessee is what intrigues me the most.

Oklahoma can officially begin spring football practice 

Just now, CoachBobbyFinstock said:

Gerry!! We got our 7/10 seed to avoid the one seed round two. 
 

Big 12 got crazy respect this year.

I already had the story written as a 8/9 … I’m somewhat shocked

No Oklahoma in the tournament this year.

Also, Indiana State misses the tournament as the 27th team in the NET rating - the highest rated team to miss the tournament. Committee gave UVA the nod based off program reputation.

With OU getting sent to the NIT …

Texas is 3-10 against NCAA Tournament teams this season.

Big 12 tied for most bids with 8 

OU was literally the first team out ...

The upset takes are flying ... this is going to be a wild NCAA Tournament IMO

Texas as a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament since 1999 (when Rick Barnes took over)

1999-00: No. 7 seed Texas lost to No. 10 seed Purdue 58-54

2008-09: No. 7 seed Texas beat No. 10 seed Minnesota 76-62. Texas lost to No. 2 seed Duke 74-69 in the Round of 32

2013-14: No. 7 seed Texas beat No. 10 seed Arizona State 87-85. Texas lost to No. 2 seed Michigan 79-65 in the Round of 32

2021-22: No. 7 seed Texas (Chris Beard's first and only season) beat No. 10 seed Virginia Tech 81-73. Texas lost to No. 2 seed Purdue 81-71 in the Round of 32. 

8 minutes ago, Jerry K said:

I know they have to win game 1 first but a win over Barnes would be so sweet   

I just wonder if either coach would call any timeouts!

Texas and Colorado State have one common opponent:

Colorado State split with Wyoming in conference play. 

Texas beat Wyoming 86-63 early in the season without Dylan Disu. 

If it's Virginia in Round of 64 (which I think it will be) ... the Cavaliers finished third in the ACC at 13-7.

They are not a quality free throw shooting team. And play the slowest pace in college basketball. Would be a tempo game for Texas to try and control pace. 

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/stats/_/id/258

It's time for Texas' roster of players with deep March Madness runs and experience to take over ...

Players on roster than have played in a Sweet 16 game:
Max Abmas
Tyrese Hunter (2 S16 & 1 EE)
Dillon Mitchell (2 S16 & 1 EE)
Brock Cunningham (2 S16 & 1 EE)
Dylan Disu (injured prior to S16 game)

Played in NCAA Tournament Round of 64 game:
Kadin Shedrick 

How many Big 12 teams go down in Round of 64?