Sean Miller explains Texas' surprising run to Sweet 16 & offers praise for Braden Smith ahead of Purdue matchup

Jon Rothstein chats with Sean Miller to discuss Texas’ run into the NCAA Tournament, reflecting on the past 12 days, what changed after the SEC Tournament, and the pressure of Selection Sunday. Miller shares insight into navigating travel and road environments, embracing the moment, and the unique intensity of March. He breaks down Texas’ defensive improvements, his mindset around a potential Final Four run, and previews the matchup with Purdue, including the challenge of Braden Smith and the impact of Dailyn Swain. Miller also touches on the grind of SEC play, his toughest wins and losses, and the keys Texas needs to advance. 0:00 Intro 0:10 Past 12 days 1:20 What changed after SEC Tournament 2:30 Selection Sunday sweat 3:30 Travel 4:55 Road games 5:45 Enjoying the moment 7:05 Beauty of NCAA Tournament 8:00 Biggest change in Texas 8:45 Thinking about Final Four 9:30 Respect for Purdue 10:40 Braden Smith 11:45 Dailyn Swain 13:20 SEC readiness 14:20 Toughest wins/worst losses 15:40 Keys to Purdue matchup