Summary
Jordan Pope, a guard for Texas, played a key role in the team's upset win in the NCAA tournament, helping them reach the Sweet Sixteen. Pope, who transferred from Oregon State, received encouragement from his former coach, Wayne Tinkle, which inspired him to perform well despite an injury.
Key Facts
- Jordan Pope is a guard for the Texas Longhorns basketball team.
- Texas, seeded 11th, defeated Gonzaga, a No. 3 seed, in the NCAA tournament.
- The game took place in Portland, Oregon.
- Pope played for Oregon State before transferring to Texas.
- His former coach, Wayne Tinkle, sent him a supportive message after a previous win.
- Pope scored significant points with two three-pointers in the final minutes against Gonzaga.
- Texas will face No. 2 seed Purdue in the Sweet Sixteen.
