Texas Basketball's NCAA Fate Hangs in Balance

0:00A March 12, Texas men's basketball team fell short in the southeastern conference tournament, losing 76-66 against Ole Miss in May. The first round, that quick exit in Nashville leads their postseason dreams hanging on the NCAA selection committee's decision for the big dance. The Longhorn showed fight through 32 games this season, but inconsistency held them back from a deeper run. Send out Junior Dailin Swain, led with 22 points and 12 rebounds in the loss, capping a breakout year where he topped the team and scoring. At 17.7 per game, rebounds at 7.5 and even assists and steals. Players made emotional pleas after the game. With veterans like Senior Guard Jordan Pope and 6th-year-wing Tramon Mark stressing their strong resume, despite some tough losses, they highlighted big wins and hope to keep playing together one more time. And Sean Miller, in his first year at Texas, admitted there would be real disappointment if they missed the NCAA field.

1:01He took a broad view, noting the program's high standards and the work ahead to build a consistent contender. Now, as election Sunday approaches, the Longhorn's way to see if their efforts earn a spot or if the season ends without that final tournament push.