Charles Barkley accuses Texas coach Sean Miller of making costly mistake in crushing March Madness loss
Charles Barkley criticized Texas coach Sean Miller for benching big man Matas Vokietaitis during the final possession of a Sweet 16 loss to Purdue. The decision ultimately led to a game-winning tip-in by Purdue, ending Texas' March Madness run.
Texas lost to Purdue in the Sweet 16. Charles Barkley said coach Sean Miller made a mistake by benching Matas Vokietaitis. Vokietaitis is a 7-foot center and the team's second-best rebounder. He was benched due to having four fouls. Purdue scored the game-winning basket on a tip-in with 0.7 seconds left. The Boilermakers will face Arizona in the Elite Eight. Texas had a successful season under coach Miller, despite the loss.
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