Gerry Hamilton

Sunshine State 4-star defensive lineman Myron Charles (Port Charlotte, Fla./High) has the full attention of the Texas staff. And that includes Steve Sarkisian. Charles, 6-4 and 290'ish, received a first phone call from Steve Sarkisian earlier this week. "I talked to Texas this week," Charles told OnTexasFootball Saturday. "It was the head coach, defensive line coach and some other coaches. He (Sarkisian) said that I can be a huge part of what they have going on. And I'm a priority for them." Charles is beginning to get to know Kenny Baker more, but is waiting on a visit to get a true feel. “I’ve talked to him two or three times. I will know more when I visit." Texas is talking to Charles about an April unofficial visit, and a June official visit. Charles has not locked in a visit date to Texas yet. Florida State leads the way Florida State is the team mentioned most with Charles' recruitment right now. And the Seminoles will get him on campus again this spring, and for an official visit. Along the Seminoles, Miami and Florida are getting a lot of mention. "I'm planning to visit the three home state schools (this spring). And I wan to go visit Georgia, Texas, Auburn and USC." Charles has never stepped foot on campus at Georgia, Auburn or Texas. He has visited USC before. Charles sports 28 offers headed into the spring. The offer list includes SEC programs Florida, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Oklahoma and South Carolina. View full news

Agreed. Need to hit the 7 seed line.

RT's not use of TO's during runs is my issue. It's same thing Rick Barnes has done to his detriment many years. Some truth in what you are saying, and some not IMO.

Correct. Texas has an offensive identity. Tyrese Hunter's lack of development/play has hurt what the entire offensive game plan was headed into the season.

Will be interesting to follow as they get bigger guards on the roster ... player development of guys returning will be the key for me. Got to match the HS and portal recruiting very well to construct the needed roster in college hoops ... Just look at last years Sweet 16... Miami went to FF, and will not make the Big Dance this year. FAU Final Four last year, limping into the tournament (if they make it) unless they finish strong. Gonzaga still on the bubble. Kansas State Elite 8 last year, and won't make it.

Some Texas national rankings ... FG % defense - 128th at 42.8% Blocked shots per game - 34th at 4.8 per game Rebound +/- - +1.2 Effective FG % offense - 76th at 53.3% Free throw % - 70th at 74.5% Three-point % - 63rd at 36.25% (up to 36.8% after Tuesday night) Scoring offense - 125th at 75.5 ppg

Oklahoma State not a good free throw shooting team ... 69.1%. Just okay from three ... 34.4%. +0.5 rebound advantage Not good defensively ... surrender 45.6% from the field. 287th in the country

And have been playing better of late after some real struggles early-mid way through the season

Interested to see the why's you guys rank the games 1-12 ... August 31 - Colorado State September 7 - at Michigan September 14 - UTSA September 21 - UL-Monroe September 28 - Mississippi State October 12 - Oklahoma (N) October 19 - Georgia October 26 - at Vanderbilt November 9 - Florida November 16 - at Arkansas November 23 - Kentucky November 20 - at Texas A&M

Here is my one major thing with this Texas team ... and why it's important to get to a No. 7 seed ... This team has A LOT of NCAA Tournament experience. Max Abmas, Dylan Disu, Tyrese Hunter, Dillon Mitchell and Brock Cunningham have played deep into NCAA Tournaments. Kadin Shedrick has tournament experience too. But more importantly, with Abmas and Disu ... Texas has the ability to win a couple of games in the tournament because they have the ability to score 75-79 points in a neutral site/near talent neutralized scenario ... this team finishing the regular season strong gives two talented offensive players the chance to string a couple of strong games together in the Big Dance.

That's where I come out. You don't want to drop this game and then Baylor ... and possibly get into a "must win" game to end regular season either IMO

NCAA NET rankings headed into today ... https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-net-rankings

Bart Torvik rankings headed into weekend games ... https://barttorvik.com/#

Texas No. 24 in ESPN BPI rankings... https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bpi

Ken Pomeroy rankings headed into today ... https://kenpom.com/

ESPN march 1 Bracketology Oklahoma State a must win? Or need to win?

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. View full news

He was on campus last year. Hard to see Texas. It was Bo Davis that had Texas in that one.

Utley told me no more visits prior to announcement. Bo Davis had Texas in that one.

That's pretty good

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