The only issue? Texas assistant coach Ryan Anderson also lost it, storming the floor as North Carolina State prepared to inbound the ball. It’s against the rules for players or coaches on the bench to enter the court during. He was quickly ushered back to the bench before officials gave him a technical foul. Head coach Sean Miller went right up to him afterward, apparently angry at his carelessness that could’ve cost the Longhorns the game.
Fans in the stands were calling for a technical, but the whistle blew. Here’s a recording of the play and its aftermath:
Mark led Texas with 17 points on 7-of-14 shooting. Backup guard Chendall Weaver recorded a double-double, scoring 11 on 3-of-5 shooting and leading the Longhorns with 10 rebounds despite measuring in at 6-foot-3.
Texas will now head to Portland, Ore., where No. 6 seed BYU awaits in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Cougars are led by the potential No. 1 pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA draft — AJ Dybantsa. The freshman forward is averaging 25.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game on 51.3% shooting from the field.