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5 Ways Texas Must Improve to Make Final Four Next Year

By James Caldwell

Mar 24, 2017; Lexington, KY, USA; The Texas Longhorns stand on the court after being defeated by the Stanford Cardinal in the semifinals of the Lexington Regional of the women's 2017 NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Stanford won 77-66. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Lexington, KY, USA; The Texas Longhorns stand on the court after being defeated by the Stanford Cardinal in the semifinals of the Lexington Regional of the women's 2017 NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Stanford won 77-66. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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(2) Brooke McCarty Needs To Be Player of the Year

Brooke McCarty - Texas Basketball
Mar 24, 2017; Lexington, KY, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Brooke McCarty (11) drives to the basket against Stanford Cardinal guard Briana Roberson (10) in the second half in the semifinals of the Lexington Regional of the women’s 2017 NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Stanford won 77-66. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

As a junior, Brooke McCarty won Big 12 Player of the Year. But, she was held in check when Texas needed her in the loss to Stanford.

McCarty did not attempt a three-pointer until the last minute of the game against the Cardinal, who shadowed and harassed her throughout the game.

For Texas to take the next step, McCarty needs to raise her game to National Player of the Year level as a senior. And, she needs to elevate her teammates’ games.

McCarty is so good running the Longhorns’ offense. She just has to find the next level as a basketball player over the summer to guide the Horns to an even better season and deeper NCAA Tournament run.

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