$5 Reasons Why Texas Longhorns Won\'t Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament$

5 Reasons Why Texas Longhorns Won't Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament

By Brian Kalchik

5 Reasons Why Texas Longhorns Won't Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament

Rick Barnes Texas — With two games remaining in the regular season, Texas has a lot of work to do in order to make the NCAA tournament. Without wins against Baylor and Texas, the Longhorns will completely miss out on the tournament altogether. Here now are five reasons why Texas doesn't deserve to make the 2015 NCAA tournament.

5. 17-12 Record

Isaiah Taylor Texas

5. 17-12 Record

Isaiah Taylor Texas — Touted as a top-10 team earlier in the season, Texas is only 17-12, creeping closer and closer to .500.

4. Zero Impressive Wins

Myles Turner Texas

4. Zero Impressive Wins

Myles Turner Texas — None of Texas' 17 wins can be classified as great. Texas has some good wins, but Iowa and West Virginia won't be enough to get over the hump and into the tourney.

3. 4-8 In Last 12

Cameron Ridley Texas

3. 4-8 In Last 12

Cameron Ridley Texas — Instead of peaking late in the season, the Longhorns have stumbled, losing eight of their previous 12. Three of those wins came against the likes of Big 12 bottom feeders TCU and Texas Tech.

2. 6-10 Big 12 Record

Myles Turner Texas

2. 6-10 Big 12 Record

Myles Turner Texas — In a normal year, a team that has a losing record in conference doesn't get into the tournament. The Longhorns are 6-10 in Big 12 play, with four of their wins coming against TCU and Texas Tech, two teams that won't make the tournament.

1. Record vs. RPI Top 50

Isaiah Taylor Texas

1. Record vs. RPI Top 50

Isaiah Taylor Texas — When Texas played teams that were ranked in the Top-50, they usually lost. In 13 games against these teams, the Longhorns lost 11. A 2-11 record won't get the job done when trying to convince the committee that you belong.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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