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Texas basketball with more downs than ups, tournament uncertainty remains

by:EvanVieth•about 16 hours
Rodney Terry
Jan 11, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Rodney Terry yells out to players during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Texas basketball is facing a rough stretch, raising questions about their NCAA tournament hopes. With inconsistent performances and tough competition ahead, can they turn things around in time?

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The team has been on a difficult run, losing multiple key games against Arkansas and Georgia but defeating Mississippi State, their NCAA tournament hopes still in jeopardy.

Tre Johnson scored 39 points against Arkansas, nearly half of Texas’ total points. His offensive talent is evident, but the team failed to capitalize on his momentum.

Other key players failed to step up, shooting poorly from three-point range. The team combined for only 2-for-15 from deep outside of Johnson.

Despite out-rebounding Arkansas and showcasing strong defensive play, Texas could not secure a win in overtime.

A disastrous home loss where Texas played with little energy, lost the rebounding battle, and allowed Georgia’s Silas Demary to dominate.

Lazy rotations, late defensive recoveries, and foul trouble plagued Texas, making it difficult for them to compete effectively.

In a surprising turnaround, Texas pulled off a hard-fought overtime win despite struggling against a 2-2-1 press defense.

Texas remains on the bubble with a chance to enter the NCAA tournament if they defeat Oklahoma and make a deep SEC tournament run.

With tournament hopes hanging by a thread, Texas must win against their rivals to keep their March Madness dream alive.

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