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SEC Hoops Game Thread: Texas vs. No. 7 Florida

By Jeff Howe

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After having its five-game winning streak snapped, Texas returns to Moody Center to face arguably its toughest test of the 2025-26 season when it hosts No. 7 Florida on Wednesday (6 p.m., ESPN2). While the Longhorns remain on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble, a win over the Gators would likely lock Texas (17-10, 8-6 SEC) into the field of 68.

Getting by Florida (21-6, 12-2), which sits atop the SEC standings and enters Wednesday’s game on a seven-game winning streak, will take nothing short of an exceptional performance by the Longhorns.

“Obviously, any time you host the national champion from a year ago, it has amazing meaning,” Sean Miller said on Tuesday. “Really, credit Todd Golden and his program.

“I think it's very impressive to see him and his staff how they've built Florida, especially in the NIL/transfer portal era,” he added. “I think there's a lot you can learn from just watching how they've added and developed their roster. I also think they're playing their very best basketball of this season right now, on a win streak in dominant fashion the last several road games in our league — not easy to do. They've gone on the road and they've won by big, big margins. We know we have our hands full.”

TEXAS vs. No. 7 FLORIDA

When: 6 p.m. CT
Where: Moody Center (Austin, Texas)
TV: ESPN2

Betting line
Florida -6.5
O/U: 157.5

Texas 2025-26 roster
Starters:
Jordan Pope, CG, 6-0, Sr. (13.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists)
Tramon Mark, CG, 6-6, Gr. (13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.9 steals)
Camden Heide, F, 6-7, Jr. (6.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 49.4% 3PT) 
Dailyn Swain, F/G, 6-8, Jr. (17.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.8 steals)
Matas Vokietaitas, C, 7-0, Soph.(15.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 0.9 blocks)

Reserves:
Simeon Wilcher, CG, 6-4, Jr. (6.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists) 
Chendall Weaver, G, 6-3, Sr. (6.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists)
Lassina Traore, C, 6-10, Sr. (3.4 points, 5.1 rebounds) 
Nic Codie, PF,  6-9, Soph. (4.0 points, 2.0 rebounds)
Declan Duru, F, 6-8, Fr. (1.4 points, 1.3 rebounds)

Redshirts:
John Clark, PF, 6-8.5, Fr.
Lewis Obiorah, C, 7-1, Fr.

Texas splits:
49.7% FG/ 74.9% FT/ 35.4% 3PT

Sean Miller file
Career record: 504-206 (71%)
NCAA Tournament record: 22-13
NCAA Tournament: 4 Elite Eights and 8 Sweet 16s
Conference Championships: 8. Five in the Pac-10/Pac-12, and three in the Atlantic 10
Conference Coach of the Year awards: 4. Three in the Pac 10/Pac 12, and one in the Atlantic 10. Also the 2015 USA Basketball National COY in 2015

Texas in the rankings

— Texas is currently No. 37 in the NCAA NET rankings with five Quad 1 wins.
https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-net-rankings

— KenPom ranks Texas 32 (down from No. 28 last week)
https://kenpom.com/

— Bart Torvik T-Rank checks in at No. 43
https://barttorvik.com/#

— Texas strength of schedule is currently around No. 23, and will likely finish in the top 25
https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-basketball/ranking/schedule-strength-by-other

Remaining schedule
*- projected NCAA Tournament team
*Feb. 28 - at Texas A&M (No. 42 in NCAA NET) - Quad 1 game 
*Mar. 3 - at Arkansas (No. 18 in NCAA NET) - Quad 1 game 
Mar. 7 - vs. Oklahoma (No. 68 in NCAA NET) - Quad 2 game

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    Gerry Hamilton

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    Just now, JMarquette said:

    A&M looks like their legs are shot and they’re not that good, as we speak, Arky is getting run by A&M. I think you’re crazy to think that those aren’t winnable games, especially considering Swain has been a top 5 player in the SEC. 
     

    To the Vegas point, Vegas even disagreed with you and had Florida as 6-point favorites tonight. Not everyone thought this was going to be a double digit game.  

    If you din't think Florida was going to win by double digits, not sure what to say. Florida was the absolute worst matchup for Texas. They negated Texas' strength as a team. The only team that truly can. 

    A&M is a chance, like 10-15%

    Arkansas is a bad matchup for Texas. 

     

     

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    TheRoJoShow

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    12 minutes ago, Jordan91 said:

    Man that’s not fair. I actually think this game proved just how good Coach Miller is. It’s just not a very good team. You can take Pope out but you have to put Wilcher in. Texas has no power forward. Put Heide in or Codie and you’re lucky if you get five points out of them. Heide is in over his head. Coach Miller is doing an excellent job of covering some big holes. 

    I mean sure. I’m not bashing on coaching. As you said, the team just isn’t that good. A thirteen point swing in three minutes is hot garbage regardless of the circumstances. 

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    Gerry Hamilton

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    1 minute ago, Bevohorns said:

    I dont think anyone thought they would win but reading your post why has your tone changed so much ? You were so high on miller which ill be real I wasnt but now I am. You seem very doubtful now that this program will become something and you didnt sound like that last offseason when we hired him ? maybe I am reading into it too much but u dont seem as positive. I also dont get the doubt on NIL you yourself have said that agents are calling texas and we have a top 10 recruiting class coming in. I think miller could have this team be a top 16 team each year and the signs are there and hes started bringing talent so your tone seems shifted. 

    Miller is a damn good coach. An elite coach IMO. 4 E8's and 8 Sweet 16's speak for itself. 

    All depends on if Texas comes through in NIL. Agents love to use Texas to maximize dollars.

    If not, will be tough to maximize. 

    Just being real. Otherwise, you have to catch lightening in a bottle on some lesser NIL guys. Just the way it works. 

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    JMarquette

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    Just now, Gerry Hamilton said:

    If you din't think Florida was going to win by double digits, not sure what to say. Florida was the absolute worst matchup for Texas. They negated Texas' strength as a team. The only team that truly can. 

    A&M is a chance, like 10-15%

    Arkansas is a bad matchup for Texas. 

     

     

    Well then I guess Vegas was way off because they had it at +6 Florida. 
     

    I think you’re greatly overestimating A&M, who I’ve watched get boat raced 4 out of the last 5 games. 

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    Jordan91

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    1 minute ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    Every freaking one of yall are. Please Jordan. Haha

    It's exhausting. Literally the worst threads all season. 

    The expectations for this team are just not even close to reality. That's on every one of you guys. 

     

     

    Whatever man. I had the tournament as the bar to start the season. This is the second game you have done this. Not much to respond to.  Pope is a massive liability on defense. Coach Miller is talking about him specifically when he talks about defense. I guess pointing that out is wrong. I have said Mark is hot and cold and he is. Not sure how that means he sucks. Are we not allowed to be critical of players?

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    Jordan91

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    2 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    Miller is a damn good coach. An elite coach IMO. 4 E8's and 8 Sweet 16's speak for itself. 

    All depends on if Texas comes through in NIL. Agents love to use Texas to maximize dollars.

    If not, will be tough to maximize. 

    Just being real. Otherwise, you have to catch lightening in a bottle on some lesser NIL guys. Just the way it works. 

    And I agree. It pisses me off that we have a top ten coach that is expected to get great players at flea market prices. 

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    jkates

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    The boys fought hard and kept it close for a long time. 

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    JMarquette

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    3 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    Miller is a damn good coach. An elite coach IMO. 4 E8's and 8 Sweet 16's speak for itself. 

    All depends on if Texas comes through in NIL. Agents love to use Texas to maximize dollars.

    If not, will be tough to maximize. 

    Just being real. Otherwise, you have to catch lightening in a bottle on some lesser NIL guys. Just the way it works. 

    As I’ve said before, this is why year 1 is important. Not from the perspective of “hey, we need to make a Sweet 16,” but “hey, can we see what this could be.” 
     

    I can’t imagine Todd Golden got a massive NIL commitment when he got to Florida. Florida also spends a sh*t ton on football and a great amount on baseball. It’s really not hard seeing Texas get to that point. Miller just has to show it, which I think he has.

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    Jordan91

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    8 minutes ago, JMarquette said:

    A&M looks like their legs are shot and they’re not that good, as we speak, Arky is getting run by A&M. I think you’re crazy to think that those aren’t winnable games, especially considering Swain has been a top 5 player in the SEC. 
     

    To the Vegas point, Vegas even disagreed with you and had Florida as 6-point favorites tonight. Not everyone thought this was going to be a double digit game.  

    A&M will be ready and waiting. Texas can certainly win that game, but I am not counting on it. 

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    JMarquette

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    1 minute ago, Jordan91 said:

    A&M will be ready and waiting. Texas can certainly win that game, but I am not counting on it. 

    I’m sure they will, but a 10-15% chance is absurd lol.

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