It is worth noting that Texas basketball was not the only polarizing NCAA Tournament choice. North Carolina got a pass for its 1-12 Quad 1 record and Xavier and Oklahoma (another SEC school) have also produced mixed reactions. Despite all of the backlash, few can deny that the Longhorns are dangerous when at their best.

The Texas Longhorns are in elite company. UT is one of only five teams that made the college football playoffs and the NCAA Tournament.

Asked his thoughts about facing Yale in the first round of the NCAA Tournament this week, Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams didn’t have much to offer just minutes after learning about the matchup. “I know they’re in the Ivy League,

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