Sean Miller explains thought process behind subbing in Cam Heide ahead of game-winning shot
By Mark Kern
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Sean Miller has had to make many decisions throughout his coaching career, and he made another big one on Saturday night during the Texas game against Gonzaga. Miller subbed out Cam Heide early in the second half and kept him out for much of the game.
However, when the Longhorns needed a huge shot late in the game while nursing a 1-point lead, Miller brought Heide back in who delivered the dagger shot. After the game, Miller talked to reporters about why he subbed Heide back in.
“These guys will tell you, I will take credit for it,” Miler said. “In the last possession of the game, Just to have that other guy out there that is capable. In Cam’s case, you could make the case he is our best 3-point shooter. To not have him in there, I just don’t think made any sense. In that situation, it was great to see him knock it in. I was really happy for him. These guys will tell you, Cam has been a huge part of our team this year.”
For much of the year, the Longhorns didn’t look like a team that was going to make it to the NCAA Tournament. However, they have responded in a big way, first winning the First Four matchup against NC State, before knocking off BYU and Gonzaga to make it to the Sweet Sixteen.
With the win, Miller has now taken three teams to the Sweet Sixteen, as he also took Xavier and Arizona to that round as well. The Longhorns will take on the winner of the game between Purdue and Illinois on Sunday.
