Entering the conference tournament, the Longhorns knew they needed a big run to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament field. Texas came out strong, upsetting Vanderbilt in the tour

Despite North Carolina losing to a Cooper Flagg-less Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinals, ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi still has the Tar Heels in the Field of 68 in his latest Bracketology update. Just barely -- as the last of the “Last Four In” while Lunardi has Texas among the “First Four Out.”

After picking up wins over Vanderbilt and Texas A&M to advance to the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, Texas is officially on the NCAA Tournament bubble. However, ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi doesn’t expect the Longhorns to earn a ticket to the Big Dance.