Texas always shrinks when the lights get bright. They just don't have the elite guard play needed to survive the second weekend.
No—this feels too lazy. Texas’ issue is more half-court spacing and late-game shot quality than some blanket “bright lights” thing.
Bright lights reveal character, they don't break it. Texas can rise with disciplined guard play built through steady practice.
Stereotypes mislead; Texas isn’t defined by guard play alone, coaching, defense, and depth win big games; the second weekend is earned, not guaranteed by one position.