Norense Odiase
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

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.

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

The Connecticut band performs during the first half of the team's Final Four semifinal against Notre Dame in the NCAA women’s college basketball Friday, April 5, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Final Four - Game 2 (win) at Final Four - Game 1 (win) 4/7/2019

Apr. 05, 2019 09:56 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett looks at a display on the wall as he gets a ride after a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Final Four participants have followed Big Ten blueprints

By Dave Skretta Apr. 05, 2019 01:39 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It has been nearly two decades since Mateen Cleaves and the rest

Texas Tech forward Tariq Owens, left, and Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke vie for a rebound during the first half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: Virginia beats Purdue in OT to reach Final Four

By The Associated Press Mar. 30, 2019 05:06 PM EDT
The Latest on the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Texas Tech coach Chris Beard speaks during a news conference Friday, March 29, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech plays Gonzaga in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament West regional final Saturday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Elite matchup: Gonzaga's offense vs. Texas Tech's defense

By Joe Reedy Mar. 29, 2019 09:09 PM EDT
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Leave it to Texas Tech's Matt Mooney to succinctly sum up

Florida State forward Mfiondu Kabengele, top, blocks a shot by Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Regional semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/30/2019

Mar. 28, 2019 07:22 PM EDT

Buffalo's Jayvon Graves, center, heads to the basket as Texas Tech's Norense Odiase (32) and Tariq Owens defend during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Texas Tech won 78-58. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Culver, stifling defense, lift Texas Tech over Buffalo 78-58

By John Tranchina Mar. 24, 2019 09:31 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Texas Tech's dominant defense earned the Red Raiders a second

Buffalo's Nick Perkins (33) fouls Texas Tech's Tariq Owens as he puts up a shot during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Alabama Bracket - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at Alabama Bracket - Second Round - Game 1 (win) 3/26/2019

Mar. 24, 2019 07:16 PM EDT

Oregon forward Louis King celebrates after scoring against UC Irvine during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NCAA Latest: Oregon tops UC Irvine for last spot in Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2019 12:07 PM EDT
The Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) heads to the basket past Northern Kentucky's Dantez Walton (32) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Texas Tech won 72-57. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Texas Tech-Buffalo gives high-octane guard matchup in NCAAs

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 23, 2019 05:22 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — If you're all about big-time scoring guards in the NCAA

Texas A&M guard Chris Collins drives against Vanderbilt forward Aaron Nesmith (24) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Tech Red Raiders 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 10:53 PM EDT

Minnesota forward Jarvis Omersa, bottom, tries to keep possession as he is surrounded by Maryland players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Kansas Jayhawks at Iowa State Cyclones 3/9/2019

Mar. 08, 2019 08:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, March 4, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech's Matt Mooney (13) shoots over Texas' Matt Coleman III (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas. Eighth-ranked Texas Tech has been helped by two grad transfers, Mooney and Tariq Owens, in pursuit of the school’s first Big 12 title after Elite Eight losses. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Transfers help Texas Tech in Big 12 title race after Elite 8

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 07, 2019 05:13 PM EST
Chris Beard liked the returning players Texas Tech had and the experience they gained