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The willingness of many in the Tech fanbase to countenance allowing a player who gambled on his own team to "sue" for eligibility is reprehensible. They know it means the end of actual, competitive sports. I have relatives by marriage who are Tech graduates. None of them think Sorsby should be allowed to play.

Tech softball players have nothing to do with Campbell and McGuire idiot scumbags.

I've been researching this best ever basketball player in the playoffs at 22 stuff. Seems like Wemby is fifth according to a conglomerate AI search. Kobe Bryant (2001 Lakers): One of the greatest postseason runs ever while winning his second consecutive title. Kobe averaged 29.4 PPG, 7.3 RPG, and 6.1 APG, leading the Lakers in scoring through the Western Conference gauntlet (including 33.3 PPG against the Spurs) as the team went an historic 15-1 to win the title. Kobe was the team's closer and best defender, famously outdueling Allen Iverson in the Finals. Magic Johnson (1982 Lakers): Won his second NBA Championship and Finals MVP at age 22. He averaged 17.4 PPG, 11.3 RPG, and 9.3 APG over 14 games. While legendary, he shared alpha duties on a stacked roster featuring prime Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Michael Jordan (1986 Bulls): Played only 3 games but put on the most individually dominant scoring display in playoff history. Facing the legendary 1986 Boston Celtics, Jordan averaged an absurd 43.7 PPG, 6.3 RPG, and 5.7 APG, including his famous 63-point game at Boston Garden. However, the Bulls were swept in the first round. LeBron James (2007 Cavaliers): Completely carried an underwhelming Cleveland roster all the way to the NBA Finals. He averaged 25.1 PPG, 8.1 RPG, and 8.0 APG over 20 games, highlighted by his legendary Game 5 against Detroit where he scored 29 of the Cavs' final 30 points. Cleveland was ultimately swept by the Spurs in the Finals. Victor Wembanyama (2026 Spurs): Reached the NBA Finals. Wembanyama averaged 22.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, and a staggering 4.0 BPG, pacing the entire postseason in blocks and player efficiency.

Let's hope Wemby mans up tonight.

Don't know who determines which players are in the postgame press conference, but the absence of Citlaly seems really disrespectful. She went toe to toe with Canady and put Texas in position to win.

All three of these guys said Texas has more NBA talent than any roster in the country. Trotter said if Johnson can be a real point guard, Texas could be like last year's Michigan.

CBS has the Longhorns #7 in their top 25 poll.

@Gerry Hamilton Any word on Austin Goosby in these summer workouts?

If that is true, perhaps the best way to describe it is that he could reach a higher peak than anyone to this point, but he will likely lack the longevity to be among the all time greats. I've said he's the best in the world now too, but much of the media talk about him being the best at 22 is hyperbolic. There are multiple all-time greats who had multiple titles at age 22, and who were the best players in the world at age 21 or 22.

If he truly can't stand up physically because of his long limbs, then all this talk about him being the greatest ever is silly. To be the greatest, you must be able to play over a long period of time and handle the rigors of the game. Even so, this is just a speed bump in the series unless the Spurs simply choke, which they haven't to this point. If Harper is the long term PG, then Fox needs to go too. Trade Fox and Castle for a SG and a physical PF that can protect Wemby. A "protected" Wemby can't be that great.

Castle's limitations wouldn't affect the outcome of the game as much if Wemby was tougher. Ship out Castle. Won't matter until Wemby develops an inside offensive game that takes advantage of his physical attributes.

All this would be a mute point if Wemby were just a little tougher.

I can think of more than a few defenders in NBA history that could lock down Brunson and light up the Knicks at the other end at the same time.

A 7'5" guy should not shoot 6-21. That's why all this talk about Wemby becoming the best player ever is way too early. He's the best player now. If doesn't stop thinking he needs to play like he's 6'5", he's not going to be the best player ever. Not even close. Still like the Spurs to control the series.

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, and Moe.

Noticed that the NY media has spent the last couple of days trying to convince the nation that the Knicks aren't really "underdogs" in this series. I'm sure the NBA would like to drum up TV ratings as much as they can after the disaster last year.

The Texas talk is at the end of this video starting at 1:101:35

Enjoyed listening to Liucci tell his brethren why he hated those that complain about the Aggies always coming up short.

Yeah, gonna need to listen to TexAgs for about ten minutes this morning. Aggies is actually short for agonizing lamenters.

Yes, but the judge can't blatantly render incorrect opinions without consequences. Again, legally speaking, this case is not related to any of the other state court cases about NCAA eligibility.

I previously read it was federal court, but I just looked it up and see it is a Texas state court. That could throw nutjobism into it for a while. Ultimately the result will be the same.

As I've said before, there is no connection between this case and the previous eligibility cases, House case, and Supreme Court decision that forced NIL. Goober sports reporters who think there is don't know anything about the federal court system. No sports league or sports association in the world allows players to bet on their own games.

There aren't any points for Kessler to make. Sorby's feelings about betting on his own team are legally irrelevant. Even if the judge tries to pull a weird one, the Fifth Circuit will shut it down.

It's the defense, not Citlaly.