How a text from Wayne Tinkle helped fuel Jordan Pope’s run to the Sweet 16

Published on: 03/21/2026

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Texas guard Dailyn Swain (#3) celebrates with teammate Tramon Mark in the final seconds of the Longhorns’ 74-68 win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Texas forward Camden Heide (#5) knocks down the game-sealing three-pointer in the Longhorns’ 74-68 win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Texas center Matas Vokietaitis (#8) throws his arms up in celebration during the final seconds of the Longhorns’ 74-68 win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Texas guard Jordan Pope (#0) shoots a three-pointer as the Longhorns face the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Texas guard Jordan Pope (#0) reacts after hitting a three-pointer as the Longhorns face the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Texas guard Jordan Pope (#0) shoots a three-pointer as the Longhorns face the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Texas guard Jordan Pope (#0) runs down the floor after knocking down a three-pointer as the Longhorns face the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Texas guard Jordan Pope (#0) works against Gonzaga guard Mario Saint-Supery (#17) as the Longhorns face the Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Gonzaga forward Graham Ike throws down a one-handed dunk as the Bulldogs face the Texas Longhorns during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The Gonzaga Bulldogs face the Texas Longhorns during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Neither Wayne Tinkle nor Jordan Pope represent Oregon State any longer.

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