Texas Basketball Hangs by Thread in NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 12, Texas basketball has had an up and down first season under coach Sean Miller, but the long horns were still firmly in the mix for the NCAA tournament. Most projections had them just above the bubble, needing only one more win to lock in a spot. That win didn't come on Wednesday, when Texas fell 76-66, to Ole Miss, a team well out of contention. The upset loss leaves their tournament hopes hanging by a thread. Coach Miller kept his cool afterward, saying he feels zero anxiety heading into Selection Sunday. He's focused on building a championship program here at Texas, no matter the short-term outcome. Now the team waits until Sunday afternoon for the final verdict. Officials warn to watch for bid-steelers in leagues like the Mountain West, Atlantic 10, and Mid-American Conference. Texas heads into the weekend with everything on the line, but Miller's steady outlook could keep the program steady, regardless of what shakes out.