Overview
- Texas listed starting point guard Jordan Pope as uncertain after Wednesday’s limited practice session, and coach Sean Miller said rest since the Gonzaga game has helped.
- Pope told Houston Chronicle columnist Kirk Bohls he will play and plans to guard Braden Smith, though multiple reports still describe his status as a game-time decision.
- Miller referred to the issue as a lower leg injury after Pope appeared to twist his ankle late in Saturday’s 74-68 win over Gonzaga.
- Pope has driven Texas’ offense in March with seven assists across three NCAA Tournament games and 28 points in his last two outings.
- Texas plans to use length to bother Smith, with Tramon Mark and Dailyn Swain ready to help in Thursday’s West Region Sweet 16 against No. 2 seed Purdue.