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Big 12 tournament forecast: Reasons for Texas Longhorns to be optimistic, pessimistic

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Mar 4, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jeff Newberry (22) reaches for the ball as Texas Longhorns guard Kerwin Roach Jr. (12) drives to the basket during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Texas (20-11, 11-7 Big 12) enters the Big 12 tournament as the No. 4 seed.

Here's a breakdown of Texas' matchup and reasons to be optimistic or pessimistic:

Matchup: vs. Baylor

Time: 11:30 a.m. Thursday

TV: ESPN2

Three reasons for optimism

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