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Texas Tech's Jahmi'us Ramsey (3) celebrates after scoring a three-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas-Rio Grande Valley, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Kansas favored to resume Big 12 title run after last season

By Dave Skretta Dec. 29, 2019 02:24 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Bill Self walked into Allen Fieldhouse to greet a new

In this photo provided by Wayland Baptist University, Wayland Baptist guard J.J. Culver (10) shoots during an NAIA college basketball game against Southwestern Adventist, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Plainview, Texas. Culver became the fourth college basketball player to score 100 or more points in a game, reaching the century mark in a 124-60 win over Southwestern Adventist on Tuesday night. (Claudia Lusk/Wayland Baptist University via AP)
Wayland Baptist's J.J. Culver scores 100 points in game

Dec. 10, 2019 11:37 PM EST
PLAINVIEW, Texas (AP) — Wayland Baptist senior guard J.J. Culver became the

Eastern Illinois' Marvin Johnson (4) steals the ball from Texas Tech's Clarence Nadolny (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
National runner-up Texas Tech opens with 85-60 victory

Nov. 05, 2019 10:29 PM EST
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Another graduate transfer and some freshmen helped get No

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech guard Davide Moretti celebrates after scoring against Gonzaga during the second half of regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Hot stuff: Beard, Texas Tech try to build on title game run

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 25, 2019 05:31 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Chris Beard doesn't need the past two NCAA Tournament

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver, left, and Oklahoma State guard Lindy Waters III (21) reach for the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla. The Cowboys have a trio of senior captains who are primed to lead the Cowboys back to prominence - Lindy Waters III, Cameron McGriff and Thomas Dziagwa. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Oklahoma State Cowboys 2/13/2019

Oct. 24, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

Texas Tech coach Chris Beard, left, talks about Jarrett Culver, right, who declared to enter the NBA basketball draft during a news conference, Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Big payday for Beard after Texas Tech's run to title game

Apr. 29, 2019 01:10 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech has made Chris Beard one of the nation's top-paid

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) drives against Virginia's Ty Jerome (11) and De'Andre Hunter (12) during the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Texas Tech's Culver declares for NBA draft after 2 seasons

Apr. 18, 2019 04:37 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Big 12 player of the year Jarrett Culver declared for the NBA

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) and Brandone Francis react after the team's 85-77 loss to Virginia in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tech has foundation for future after reaching national final

By Dave Campbell Apr. 09, 2019 09:02 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brandone Francis plopped down in front of the Texas Tech locker

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) and Brandone Francis react after the team's 85-77 loss to Virginia in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Culver, Texas Tech can't finish comeback in NCAA title game

By Dave Campbell Apr. 09, 2019 12:11 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jarrett Culver walked slowly around the perimeter as the final

Virginia's Ty Jerome (11) makes a shot against Texas Tech's Kyler Edwards (0) during the second half in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NCAA Latest: Virginia's clutch tourney goes down in history

Apr. 08, 2019 03:27 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the NCAA Tournament championship game between

Virginia's Kyle Guy (5) and his teammates celebrate after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Comeback! Cavs get their title, 85-77 in OT over Texas Tech

By Eddie Pells Apr. 08, 2019 03:22 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Now that, Virginia, is the way to close out a season.

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) takes a shot during the first half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against the Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images via AP, Pool)
Things to know for the NCAA championship game

By John Marshall Apr. 08, 2019 02:18 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Tournament will take an ugly turn in its final or,

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver, left, and head coach Chris Beard questions during a news conference for the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Minneapolis. Texas Tech will play Virginia on Monday for the national championship. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Analysis: Breaking down Virginia, Texas Tech title game

By Dave Skretta And Ralph D. Russo Apr. 08, 2019 02:02 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Texas Tech and Virginia have reached the national championship

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver answers questions during a news conference for the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Minneapolis. Texas Tech will play Virginia on Monday for the national championship. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
1st-timers Texas Tech and Virginia face off for NCAA title

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 07, 2019 06:14 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For Virginia and Texas Tech, doing something that had never been

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) celebrates after defeating Michigan State 61-51 in the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Culver, Hunter bring NBA upside to Texas Tech-Virginia final

By Aaron Beard Apr. 07, 2019 06:04 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jarrett Culver knew Texas Tech desperately needed him to make a

Texas Tech guard Matt Mooney reacts to fans after a semifinal round game against Michigan State in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Matt Mooney's college odyssey ends with Tech in title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 07, 2019 04:11 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Much like his vagabond coach, Texas Tech's Matt Mooney has

Texas Tech's Matt Mooney (13) battles for a loose ball against Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Analysis: Texas Tech rides dominating defense to title game

By John Marshall Apr. 06, 2019 11:35 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Texas Tech coach Chris Beard has modeled his program after

Michigan State fans react at the end of a semifinal round game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan St endures more Final Four heartbreak vs Texas Tech

By Dave Skretta Apr. 06, 2019 11:28 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The buzzer sounded and Tom Izzo walked stoically across the Final

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts on the bench during the first half against Texas Tech in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Mooney scores, Texas Tech clamps down in 61-51 win over MSU

By Eddie Pells Apr. 06, 2019 11:14 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For those who thought Texas Tech only plays defense, it's time to

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard celebrates at the end of a semifinal round game against Michigan State in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NCAA Latest: Get ready for a defensive-minded title game

Apr. 06, 2019 05:32 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament (all times