It appears Beard tried to put together the most talented transfers he and his staff felt would make a complete team. IMO, one of the glaring weakness is we do not have a dominant inside athletic player who can consistently change opposing teams offense in the paint. While Mitchell is missed, even he isn't that guy. AND, Texas absolutely does not have a guard that can get to the rim (even considering the tough defense in the Big 12) OR at least breakdown a defense and create open looks for other players. Yes, I'm looking at you Carr and Askew. Have a plan if you're dribbling into the paint or to the corner.
Texas is pretty good at setting up screens, moving the ball around the perimeter and getting mid range looks. In a bad matchup and with a dearth of consistent long range shooters, the mid range game won't cut it. I hope Texas gets a decent couple of match-ups in the tournament or it's an early exit. I like the look of Beard's system but it's not working with this current roster. I give him credit for getting some elevated play from Jones and Ramey bc they would have sucked under another year of Shakablah.