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CBS analyst ranks Texas basketball No. 1 in consecutive weeks

Texas ranks No. 1 in another individual college basketball poll.

Texas basketball is once again lonely at the top of another ranking. CBS writer Gary Parrish has Texas ranked as the No. 1 team in the country.

Another budding rival entered the Top 10. Purdue moved up to No. 7 is Parrish’s ranking following impressive 18-point win over No. 6 Gonzaga. Sunday’s win over No. 8 Duke was not factored into his rankings and could vault the Boilermakers higher.

As many recall, Purdue’s size advantage was too much for the Longhorns in the NCAA Tournament. Matt Painter’s team eliminated Texas in the Round of 32 last year. In some ways, it was a revenge game for the Boilermakers who lost to Texas in 2018 and 2019.

The Creighton Bluejays improved to No. 5 in the ranking. Baylor and Kansas were not included in the Top 10. Here’s a look at the top of Parrish’s rankings.

Texas Basketball: Social media reacts to exhibition win over Arkansas

Arterio Morris could be a difference-maker for Texas basketball this year.

The Texas basketball season is approaching quickly. If preseason is any indication, Texas could border on elite this year.

On Saturday, the No. 12 Longhorns defeated the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks 90-60. And while it’s reasonable to lower expectations for freshmen contributors, Dillon Mitchell and Arterio Morris could make that difficult for Texas fans this season.

Morris put up a scorching 19 points against the Razorbacks, including four made three-point baskets. Dillon Mitchell had highlight-worthy plays in his time on the court as well.

Aside from the strong performance by Texas freshmen, Chris Beard gave a glimpse at his expected starting lineup and playing rotation. While the Longhorns might lack the depth they had in past years, they look to have nine high quality, game-ready players.

Here’s a look at what social media had to say on the strong exhibition performance.