The Texas Longhorns’ hopes for a deep NCAA Tournament run came crashing down on Wednesday night following a heartbreaking loss to the Xavier Musketeers. Their struggles in their first season in the SEC were evident, as they posted a disappointing 6-12 conference record, finishing near the bottom of the standings.
Despite these struggles, Texas managed to string together two wins in the SEC Tournament, doing just enough to secure one of the final at-large bids. However, many believed that head coach Rodney Terry needed an impressive tournament run to keep his job, and that expectation ultimately went unmet. Shortly after their elimination, reports surfaced that the Longhorns were likely to part ways with Terry, marking the end of his tenure after three seasons at the helm.
As speculation swirls around Texas’ next head coach, one intriguing possibility is Sean Miller, the very coach who ended their tournament run with Xavier. Another high-profile candidate generating buzz is Kansas head coach Bill Self, a coaching legend with deep ties to the Big 12. While Self has been synonymous with Kansas basketball for decades, there have long been whispers that he harbors interest in the Texas job.
“According to Horns247’s Chip Brown, Kansas head coach Bill Self has always been interested in the Texas job for various reasons. And in terms of a fit, it’s hard to see CDC passing on bringing in a coach with Self’s track record and success both on the recruiting trail and in the postseason if the option becomes available,” Zach Dimmit reported.
Self’s resume speaks for itself—two national championships, multiple Final Four appearances, and countless conference titles—making him one of the most accomplished active coaches in college basketball. If he were to make the surprising move to Austin, it would be a seismic shift in the college basketball landscape, transforming Texas into an instant powerhouse while simultaneously ending his legendary tenure at Kansas. A move like this would not only shock the basketball world but also mark a dramatic new chapter in Self’s already storied coaching career.
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