Chris Clarke
FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 ,file photo, Oklahoma forward Brady Manek (35) shoots between Texas Tech guard Jahmi'us Ramsey (3) and guard Chris Clarke (44) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oklahoma City. The Sooners won three of their last four games last season to finish in a tie for third place in the Big 12. Plenty of talent returns, led by seniors Austin Reaves and Brady Manek. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Oklahoma Sooners 2/25/2020

Nov. 12, 2020 08:04 AM EST

Baylor's Jared Butler (12) shoots over Texas Tech's Terrence Shannon Jr (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, March 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 4 Baylor holds on for 71-68 overtime win over Texas Tech

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 02, 2020 11:55 PM EST

Oklahoma State's Kalib Boone blocks Texas Tech's Kyler Edwards during an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)
Laurent, Boone lead Oklahoma State past No. 24 Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 15, 2020 03:47 PM EST

Kansas forward David McCormack (33) shoots while covered by Texas Tech forward TJ Holyfield (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas outlasts Texas Tech 78-75

By Maddy Tannahill Feb. 01, 2020 07:32 PM EST

Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley (5) shoots the ball for three points during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 15 Kentucky pulls out 76-74 OT win at No. 18 Texas Tech

Jan. 25, 2020 10:24 PM EST

Texas Tech forward TJ Holyfield (22) goes to shoot as he is defended by West Virginia forwards Oscar Tshiebwe (34) and Derek Culver (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
McBride leads No. 17 West Virginia over No. 22 Texas Tech

By John Raby Jan. 11, 2020 08:55 PM EST

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

Texas-Rio Grande Valley's Quinton Johnson II (2) knocks the rebound away from Texas Tech's Kevin McCullar (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 24 Texas Tech holds off Texas-Rio Grande Valley 68-58

Dec. 21, 2019 04:39 PM EST

Texas Tech's Davide Moretti (25) shoots the ball as he is fouled by Southern Mississippi's Hunter Dean (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
No. 24 Texas Tech avoids upset, beats Southern Miss 71-65

Dec. 16, 2019 09:38 PM EST

Texas Tech guard Davide Moretti (25) defends Louisville guard Darius Perry (2) as he drives down the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Jimmy V Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Louisville becomes latest No. 1 to lose, falls to Texas Tech

By Dan Gelston Dec. 10, 2019 09:38 PM EST

DePaul forward Jaylen Butz (2) and Texas Tech guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune via AP)
DePaul tops Texas Tech 65-60 in OT behind Coleman-Lands

By Patrick Rose Dec. 04, 2019 11:53 PM EST

Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) grabs a rebound against Texas Tech forward Andrei Savrasov during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Zegarowski, Creighton beat No. 12 Texas Tech 83-76

By Adam Soboleski Nov. 30, 2019 01:06 AM EST

Iowa's Jordan Bohannon (3) celebrates as his team leads against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Iowa tops No. 12 Texas Tech 72-61 at Las Vegas Invitational

By Adam Soboleski Nov. 28, 2019 10:42 PM EST

Texas Tech's Jahmi'us Ramsey (3) shoots during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Houston Baptist, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Midland, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
No. 11 Texas Tech rolls to 103-74 win over Houston Baptist

Nov. 13, 2019 10:37 PM EST

Florida's Kerry Blackshear Jr speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tip Ins: Blackshear Jr leads latest crop of impact transfers

By Dave Skretta Oct. 28, 2019 03:04 AM EDT

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

In this Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 photo, Virginia Tech's first year head coach Mike Young, center, directs players Wabissa Bede (3) and Isaiah Wilkins (1) during NCAA college basketball practice in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
New coach Young facing rebuilding job at Virginia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 23, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

New Virginia Tech men's NCAA college basketball head coach Mike Young speaks at an introductory press conference in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, April 8, 2019. (Michael Shroyer/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Mike Young says coaching Virginia Tech 'dream come true'

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EDT

Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams yells across the court to his players during the first half of the team's NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Region semifinal against Duke in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams taking Texas A&M job

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 03, 2019 10:16 AM EDT