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    Gerry Hamilton

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    Oklahoma State a must win? Or need to win?

    The Texas Longhorns (18-10, 7-8) will take the court at 1 p.m. CST at The Moody Center against Oklahoma State firmly in the Big Dance after Tuesday night's win at Texas Tech.

    There is one big question heading into today's game. Is this a must win game? Or need to win game? Answers could vary. 

    OnTexasFootball believes this is a "must win" game for Texas, and the reasons are simple. 

    Why is Oklahoma State a "must win" game? 

    The main reason for me is the latest Bracketology by ESPN's Joe Lunardi. The win Tuesday night instantly gave Texas the ability to end up a 7 seed if they win two of the last three. Lunardi currently has Texas as a No. 8 seed in the UConn region. That is NOT where any 8/9 seed desires to be. 

    Then there is not limping into postseason play. Winning three of the last four regular season games would be a trending up in the eyes of the committee headed into postseason play. Again, better chance to get off the 8/9 seed line. 

    Another reason today is a must win is for the dreamers! That would give Texas the shot at actually ascending to a No. 6 seed if Texas won the last three games of the regular season. Sure Texas has won four Big 12 road games, but none of those teams have the overall talent and scoring ability of Baylor. With that said, a win today would set up an opportunity Monday night to ascend late in the season. That is without question. Texas hasn't won more than two Big 12 games in a row this season, so another opportunity to ascend should the Horns handle business today. 

    Does Texas have to win to make the Big Dance? No. Does winning the home games remaining (Oklahoma to end regular season) place Texas on the No. 7 seed line headed into the Big 12 Tournament? Possibly. Or at least sets up a scenario where Texas could ascend to a No. 7 seed with one Big 12 Tournament victory.  

    Winning two of the last three would also put Texas at 20-11, and 9-9 in Big 12 play. Both of those records would help come seeding time on Selection Sunday. 

    Texas’ Remaining Regular Season Schedule
    3/2 Oklahoma State 
    3/4 @ No. 15 Baylor 
    3/9 Oklahoma 

    NCAA Men’s Basketball NET Rankings (March 1)
    Texas is No. 33 in NCAA NET headed into weekend games. The Horns moved up seven spots from No. 40 with the win over Texas Tech.

    The Longhorns are 5-7 in Quad 1 games, 2-2 vs. Quad 2, 3-1 vs. Quad 3 and 8-0 vs. Quad 4. 

    Quad 1 games remaining for the Longhorns:
    No. 14 @ Baylor 

    Quad 2 game remaining:
    No. 41 Oklahoma 

    Quad 3 games remaining:
    No. 112 Oklahoma State 

    T-Rank 
    Texas is No. 24 in Bart Torvik’s rankings headed into Saturday games.

    2024 Ken Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings
    Texas checks in at No. 26 headed into weekend games. That is up from No. 28 after the Texas Tech victory. 

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    Hermanator

    Great final 10 minutes to blow open a tied game to a 19 pt lead. Weaver and Disu coming up big, Weaver with 9 pts in about a 3 minute span 

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    1 hour ago, Hermanator said:

    Great final 10 minutes to blow open a tied game to a 19 pt lead. Weaver and Disu coming up big, Weaver with 9 pts in about a 3 minute span 

    Yep that 3 minute span by Weaver was amazing. That kid is the basketball version of all gas no brakes. Really lifted the team today. 

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    7 hours ago, ClubWhatever said:

    Time will tell.   I do agree he does the Barnes thing of allowing runs to go on with no time out, which annoys me.   He also plays non-scoring lineups too often but frankly it's hard to find a scoring lineup with this bunch.   My biggest criticism so far is roster construction.   He brought in some transfers who frankly aren't that good.  Weaver isn't that good but at least he has insane energy and athleticism.   Abmas can score but is a liability on defense.  All the other guys he brought in are pure jags.

    I actually think Weaver is really good and has been held back. Hell, I’ll be the first one to say it. He’ll be the best guard in the nation in 2025. #Westbrook 2.0

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    Neil Leininger

    Terry has found his closing lineup.

    Hunter, Abmas, Weaver, Cunnigham, and Disu have the potential to obilerate teams offensively, and the defense wasn't bad today. That lineup for the most part closed out OSU 29-13 in the last 12 minutes. I think a similar lineup was putting the screws to Tech before Brock got thrown out.

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    1 hour ago, thatdude2 said:

    I actually think Weaver is really good and has been held back. Hell, I’ll be the first one to say it. He’ll be the best guard in the nation in 2025. #Westbrook 2.0

    Convenient to say after his best game of the year.   The reality is, coming in he was shooting 20% from beyond the arc.  That's not promising.

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    3 hours ago, BurntOrangeCrush said:

    Yep that 3 minute span by Weaver was amazing. That kid is the basketball version of all gas no brakes. Really lifted the team today. 

    He's coming on very fast ... just what Texas needs at the right time.

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    11 hours ago, CoachBobbyFinstock said:

    Good win today. Need 1 of the next 2 and you hit .500 in conference  in addition to the 20 plateau. 

    For sure! And good shot to be a No. 7 seed headed into Big 12 Tourney

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    Chendall Weaver ... 9.3 points, 4.6 rebounds in last 11 games + plus the defense, energy and winning plays ...

    Next year when he becomes a 32-34% three-point shooter, watch out. 

    Said it after seeing him in high school and when he hopped in the portal ... he's going to play pro ball on some level. He's going to maximize every ounce of potential he has. 

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    Texas up to No. 27 in NCAA NET after the win Saturday. 

    That dog WILL hunt 

    https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-net-rankings

     

    What's on the line Monday:

    Big Monday win at Baylor would shoot Texas up to the 6 seed line, and may lock in a 7 seed even if the Horns lost at home vs. OU. 

    With a Baylor loss and OU win:

    Texas would likely be sitting on the 7 seed line headed into the Big 12 Tourney

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    1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    Chendall Weaver ... 9.3 points, 4.6 rebounds in last 11 games + plus the defense, energy and winning plays ...

    Next year when he becomes a 32-34% three-point shooter, watch out. 

    Said it after seeing him in high school and when he hopped in the portal ... he's going to play pro ball on some level. He's going to maximize every ounce of potential he has. 

    You nailed the eval on Weaver. Tip of the cap Gerry.

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