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Texas Heads Into a Tough Test Against UConn

by: Keenan Womack6 hours ago

Texas Basketball is shaky early in Sean Miller’s first season. They face a tough test in a dominant UConn squad.

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The “Inside Texas Basketball Show” returns after a hiatus to discuss the current state of the Texas Longhorns men’s basketball team as they approach SEC play. The discussion centers around key player performances, particularly highlighting center Matas Vokietaitis, who has been a dominant presence in recent games with strong paint play and free throw shooting. Despite some struggles with foul trouble, Vokietaitis is viewed as one of the team’s best players and has potential for professional play in the future, especially if he can develop his passing out of the short roll—a skill that would elevate his game significantly.

The hosts analyze the team’s lineup strategy, noting the use of double big lineups and the challenges faced with the power forward position. They debate the effectiveness of players like Lassina Traore, Declan Duru, and Nic Codie in that role, with a preference expressed for Camden Heide due to better floor spacing and offensive contribution. The conversation emphasizes the importance of perimeter shooting and spacing in the Sean Miller offense and notes the struggles of some perimeter players who have not lived up to expectations.

Looking ahead to a challenging upcoming game against the highly skilled and deep University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies, the hosts express skepticism about Texas’ chances of securing a significant out-of-conference win. UConn’s strong defense, particularly their packline system that limits driving lanes and forces contested perimeter shots, poses a major obstacle. Texas’ lack of a true point guard and inconsistent shooting make it difficult to see how they can compete effectively. The show concludes with cautious optimism about the program’s overall trajectory under coach Miller, while acknowledging the need for growth and improvement as the team transitions into conference play.

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