Gerry Hamilton

Texas doesn't need to go on a run to make the NCAA Tournament like last year. It's pretty much this... Beat Ole Miss ... 10/11 seed line. Nothing will really change seeding wise. Lose to Ole Miss ... drop to play in game (which gets into jeopardy if there are 3-4 conference tournaments that have upset winners and forces multi-bid leagues, or extra power conference selection).

All depends on Swain's decision - portal numbers (that goes into need, and NIL available). Matas won't be cheap - tier 1/blue bloods are reaching out to his agent (he's considered very elite at center by college coaches). Two players, if they both ended up coming back, would take up around 45-50% of possible/expected NIL. Goosby wasn't cheap. So what Texas can do with 3-4 needs will tell the story IMO. If Swain goes pro, more NIL money to build out the 2026-27 roster, but that's a tough player to replace for a tier 2/tier 3 NIL program. Miller will build the program (which is what he should do). But a lot ultimately will come down to where NIL goes in the top tier of CBK, and how far off from the top the 2nd/3rd tiers sit in the NIL world. Texas has the coach. If Texas can't compete in the correct sandbox, then the build is on a different timeline, and they will have to catch lightening in a bottle on 2-3 guys to ultimately maximize. Miller was brought to Texas to legitimately build a sustainable program. He's really good, so it will happen. But seriously unrealistic fan base expectations in the college sports world rarely support that anymore. Something else that is of note: NIL wise I've talked to two college coaching buddies, and the demands of NIL levels required in major conferences are going to push for more 8 guys using up 75-80% of NIL in a lot of cases. Have a couple of minor role players at 15'ish %, and couple of developmental players. That means team health is going to take on more importance, and can crush some seasons. Roster depth not expected to be as prevalent with rev share affording every school the ability to compete/win out for really good role players.

Think the reality is a coach needs to be somewhere they are guaranteed 9-10 mill NIL moving forward if the top dogs are at 18-21’ish Kansas State is a sleeper to get to that number IMo

College Basketball Coaching Carousel Thread It may be about to be wild ... chatter in coaching circles Bill Self may retire. OTF NOT reporting that, to be clear. Jobs open now: Kansas State - Chris Beard taking a look according to agent world. He has a 4.5mill buyout, however. Georgia Tech Boston College Providence Oregon State Little Rock San Diego St. Bonaventure Northern Illinois Cal-Bakersfield Ball State Air Force Eastern Michigan Tarleton State Tennessee Tech Wagner Western Michigan Lamar Likely to open: Arizona State is about a lock to open LSU - OTF watching Will Wade here. South Carolina Syracuse Pittsburgh Oregon - rumors Dana Altman could call it a career Appears to be safe: Colorado

Anaheim

If that’s wind legal … tremendous early run! even if not … 10.35-10.4 … terrific too!

So with the wind of +5.8 factored in We’re talking 10.08-10.1 In prelim! In first competitive 100 of the season He may have real shot to get into the 9.9’s this spring

In a car going to Chick Fil A!

He will play 15-20 mins freshman year Tate Sage at Iowa is a comparable player look Pryce Sandfort at Nebraska… Bo will be better than he was as a freshman The game opens up and changes so much for guys when surrounded by other DI/high-major players AAU is not a great basketball product at all in terms of pure basketball, but it’s easily the best evaluation tool for prospects by fans, media and especially college coaches. Bo was a top 10 leading scorer on the Adidas circuit at 21 per game, led in 3-point % at 52.8% and looks like in different player in a faster pace game with 3-4 other DI guys playing with/around you IMO, Bo will be an overseas pro after 4 years at Texas. We shall see if he can ascend beyond it. If he’s a 42-44% three point dead eye at 6-6 in the SEC over his career … he will get some good opportunities Purdue HC was going to play him very similar to Fletcher Loyer if he had picked them. Virginia absolutely loved him, and they play fast

He will contribute a lot IMO basketball IQ and perimeter shooting (he will be a 38-42% career three-point shooter in college IMO) There are a lot of players playing high-major basketball in his area code athletically … truly knowing how to play (spacing, cutting with timing, understanding how to play smartly a step defensively, making the correct play with the correct timing, floor spacer shooter)

lol

Definitely think he has a chance. Texas staff has really liked the mental makeup thus far The size is certainly there lol Good thing for Samari … he will be repping against big time WR talent to get him ready and provide best opportunity to compete for No. 2 spot

Haha. i watched three quarters of that one last night

Huge game for Westlake tonight vs. Converse Judson in 6A DII Region IIII finals https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/OLrZpf3pKkifQAzolB-mYA/cyUSC7YRRkGuIiKOrFPBgw/basketball-25-26/2026-uil-texas-boys-basketball-state-championships-2026-basketball-conference-6a-d2.htm