Question for the community

[Raistlin]

1.  I don’t think that the Committee rewards a team with a 12 loss conference record.

2.  If we can get in the 64 team field, I’m all for it.  I don’t want a welfare-like play-in  game; it’s the committee saying, “You didn’t earn a spot with the real teams, but we will give you a participation trophy.”

[JMarquette]

1 minute ago, TTaylor2135 said:

Even that Myles Turner year I knew we had no chance but of course wanted to make it. I think we lost ugly to butler in the first round if I remember correctly. 

You always play the game, that’s what makes March Madness the best. You never know what will happen. 
 

[Jordan91]

1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Question for the community ...

1. Do you think Texas will get in the NCAA Tournament? 

2. Do you want Texas to be in the NCAA Tournament?

Yes and Yes. However we keep talking about the tournament. That should not be the barometer of a successful program. How you finish in your conference consistently should be the barometer. Just my opinion. 

[Jordan91]

1 hour ago, Itsamystery said:

Yes.

Especially if they play like their first two games of the SEC tournament.

Yes, they belong. By the thinnest of margins.

No to the NIT if it comes to that.

I have no inside info but I like your last sentence. Most of this roster is not even here next year. What is the point in play in the NIT? If we had a young team and you can see they are getting better and better, then yes. That is not this team. 

[Jordan91]

1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/44262284

I saw that too. Glad he has North Carolina out. It makes no sense to have them in. 

[THookem]

1) No

2) Yes

[Orngblud05]

Yes. Texas has an advantage with Tre. The committee wants him to play. 
 

if you don’t want them in, you are not a longhorn. I don’t care what the narrative is around the Coach.

[Traves]

1 hour ago, tsip92 said:

Coin toss and Yes.  I also want another head coach next year, but if RT somehow gets to the sweet 16 he probably gets another year. 

I think elite 8 and he maybe stays but still probably not. I think his time is done here.

[Robert Eberhardt]

Yes and yes - if metrics matter, we are in - we are head and shoulders above all the other bubble teams with quad one wins. However, I hope this is a lesson for future nonconference scheduling - that slate was an embarrassment (and a complete ripoff) for paying season ticket holders and the team. If we talk about marquee scheduling for football, hold the basketball team to the same standard. 

[BevoFlyer]

Yes, but it feels weak. I will not say undeserved, just weak. 

Yes. Always pull for the Horns, but still want a new HC. 

[bierce]

1. Right now, I'm a solid maybe, but I'm a solid no if VCU, Memphis, or UC San Diego lose in conference tournament finals. 

2. Absolutely

But let's get real here.  The tournament is too big.  Go back to 64 teams and do away with the play-in games.   

[THookem]

 

[Bobby Burton]

1. I don't know.

2. Absolutely.

[Ace Recruiter]

1. Toss up. Will the committee consider that this team is healthy for the 1st time in a long time? Weaver alone might have turned a couple of close losses into close wins.

2. Do we want a lame duck coach next year? Best for everyone if we just part ways. RT seems to have a good chance at a new job and we can start fresh. 

[dentonhorn]

1. Looks like ot

2. If they want to play I guess so. Personally can’t work up much enthusiasm for men’s basketball right now.  Only the 2nd time in my lifetime Texas took a backwards hire in basketball since Leon Black. Shaka hire puzzled me at the time. Terry was a jaw dropper for me, a WTF moment. 

[CoachBobbyFinstock]

50/50

Yes

[Aspann85]

1. No

2. Yes for the sake of the players. They clearly have the ability, but couldn’t be consistent.

[The Tower]

1. Do you think Texas will get in the NCAA Tournament? 

No.  Their NC OOC schedule is rated 285 and several bad home losses.  UNC shouldn't get in, as well but the committee will have a hard time between both teams.  I think the OOC advantage will volt UNC over Texas. 

2. Do you want Texas to be in the NCAA Tournament?

Yes, the public needs to see the greatness of Trae Johnson.  I do think RT will be let go after this year, unless Texas makes it to the Sweet 16

[Kendra Scotts Boyfriend]

50/50. Nobody really deserves to make the tournament with a 6-12 conference record, but the bubble is extremely weak this year. 
 

Yes I absolutely want them to make the tournament. Any Texas fan not rooting for this team to make it can’t call themselves a real fan
 

 

[Class of 04]

4 hours ago, Raistlin said:

1.  I don’t think that the Committee rewards a team with a 12 loss conference record.

2.  If we can get in the 64 team field, I’m all for it.  I don’t want a welfare-like play-in  game; it’s the committee saying, “You didn’t earn a spot with the real teams, but we will give you a participation trophy.”

Pretty much my feelings on the situation as well.

[TexasMDcoach]

5 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Question for the community ...

1. Do you think Texas will get in the NCAA Tournament? 

2. Do you want Texas to be in the NCAA Tournament?

1. No I do not think we will be selected based on our record.  

2. I always want our team to make the tournament.  If we do, I do not think we will go very far.  We could win a game or two since our roster is now healthy but don't see us getting to the round of 16.

[watty7796]

I think Texas makes the tourney by the skin of their teeth and of  ouslrsw i want them in there to compete against top tier teams.  That's the only real measurement that counts at the end of the day.  I also would like to see a new coach and strength and conditioning staff so Texas would be more competitive over the next few years.  This program has had a ton of missed minutes due to injury.

[Huskie1]

On 3/13/2025 at 3:49 AM, Drunk randoke said:

1. I think they will get in.

2. I don’t think they deserve to get in. I won’t ever root against the Horns but I just don’t think a 6-12 conference record should get anyone into the tournament.

[HudGar1922]

6 hours ago, tsip92 said:

Coin toss and Yes.  I also want another head coach next year, but if RT somehow gets to the sweet 16 he probably gets another year. 

i don’t know we have no incoming star power 

[HudGar1922]

no i don’t think we get in.

 

i would like to see them make it,  because texas is the only basketball i watch once they are out i don’t watch basketball kinda like the baseball once the astros are eliminated or pro football once the cowboys are done.