Pulling NCAA upset can change trajectory of coach's career
Oral Roberts head coach Paul Mills looks on during the second half of a first-round game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Oral Roberts won in overtime. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Oral Roberts head coach Paul Mills looks on during the second half of a first-round game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Oral Roberts won in overtime. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 19, 2021 06:17 PM EDT
North Texas's Zachary Simmons (24) celebrates with teammates after North Texas defeated Purdue, 78-69, in overtime of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

North Texas's Zachary Simmons (24) celebrates with teammates after North Texas defeated Purdue, 78-69, in overtime of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 19, 2021 10:13 PM EDT
North Texas's Javion Hamlet hugs head coach Grant McCasland celebrates after North Texas defeated Purdue, 78-69, in overtime of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

North Texas's Javion Hamlet hugs head coach Grant McCasland celebrates after North Texas defeated Purdue, 78-69, in overtime of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 19, 2021 10:18 PM EDT
Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann directs players during the second half of a first-round game against Oral Roberts in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Oral Roberts won in overtime. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann directs players during the second half of a first-round game against Oral Roberts in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Oral Roberts won in overtime. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 19, 2021 06:16 PM EDT
Oral Roberts players and coaches celebrate after beating Ohio State in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Oral Roberts players and coaches celebrate after beating Ohio State in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 19, 2021 05:39 PM EDT