UT men’s basketball players celebrate a victory with their coach as he’s interviewed following their second round victory last weekend. Photo: Jamie Sabau/NCAA Photos via Getty Images
After years of underwhelming post-season play, the Longhorns men’s basketball team is poised to do something really special in this March Madness tournament.
Driving the news: Friday’s matchup against Xavier marks Texas’ first Sweet 16 game since 2008.
Catch up quick: This has been a rollercoaster year for the Longhorns.
The intrigue: Basketball watchers are wondering why Terry, who would be the school’s second Black full-time men’s basketball head coach, has not yet been offered the big job.
The big picture: The Longhorns, seeded second in their corner of the bracket, have experience — including seven returning players from last season — and a ton of talent.
What they’re saying: “It starts with habits we build daily and the league we play in,” Disu said after the victory, referring to the Big 12. “We’ve been battle-tested.”
What we’re watching: Whether UT, favored by four points over Xavier, can make things easy for themselves and shoot well from 3-point land.
How to watch: The game will tip on CBS at 8:45pm. The victor takes on the winner of Houston and Miami.
The bottom line: “This has been a very resilient group all year long,” Terry said at a post-game news conference after the Longhorns outlasted Penn State. “They have a will to not lose. They’re a very, very connected group and they’ve been incredibly unselfish all year long.”
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