The Texas basketball program is in the midst one of its biggest postseason games under head coach Shaka Smart. While that is more of a detriment to the status of the program at the moment than anything, it does mean this game is of some importance. The fan base seems to be on its last leg as it pertains to Smart’s status on the Forty Acres.
However, there is some level of opportunity for Smart to win himself another season with the Texas basketball program by way of making a good run in the NIT. With a win over the Xavier Musketeers in the second round of the NIT, this team was able to at least lock down a winning record for the season.