ACC, Big East, Pac-12 place four each in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Three leagues make up roughly half of our updated Top 25 representation, including the resurgent Pac-12.
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UK to visit Texas Tech in Big 12/SEC Challenge
Kentucky will visit 2019 NCAA tournament runner-up Texas Tech and Kansas will host Tennessee on Jan. 25 as part of the seventh annual Big 12/SEC Challenge.
Florida makes big move in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
Florida and Kansas added key transfers, helping them ascend in our early stacking of the 2019-20 college hoops pecking order.
Oregon up, Arizona down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
The shifting sands of the Pac-12's preseason pecking order are a prominent feature of the latest Way-Too-Early Top 25.
Texas Tech's Corprew suspended after complaint
Texas Tech basketball player Deshawn Corprew has been suspended while the school investigates a Title IX complaint against the junior forward.
Culver: 'On both sides of the ball, I'm elite' (1:15)
Kansas up, Michigan down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
NBA draft decisions and some critical prospect commitments have altered our emerging snapshot of the 2019-20 college hoops season.
This Just In
Decision coming Tuesday for elite guard RJ Hampton. Kansas, Memphis, Texas Tech his final three, according to Jeff Borzello.
Ex-Texas Tech F Moore transferring to Clemson
Former Texas Tech forward Khavon Moore posted a picture of himself in a Clemson uniform on Twitter with "Commited" across the image.
Sources: Hokies' Clarke commits to Texas Tech
Chris Clarke, a versatile 6-foot-6 forward, committed to Texas Tech on Wednesday as a graduate transfer from Virginia Tech, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello.
UNC a big mover in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
North Carolina secured the services of Cole Anthony, and makes a big move up the college basketball preseason rankings for 2019-20.
This Just In
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech head basketball coach Chris Beard has signed a new six-year contract through the 2024-25 season. The contract will average $4.575 million annually, making him one of the top paid basketball coaches in the nation after he guided the Red Raiders to the NCAA National Championship final this season and the Elite Eight last year. "Thank you to President Schovanec, Kirby Hocutt, Tony Hernandez, Chancellor Mitchell and the Board of Regents for making this strong commitment to both me and our men's basketball program," Beard said. "Thank you to our players and staff, both former and current, for your commitment to winning. Special thanks to our fans and our students for your incredible support and passion. Together we have accomplished some great things in the past three years but we are not satisfied and will continue working tirelessly to build one of the best college basketball programs in the nation."
Texas Tech's Beard agrees to 6-year extension
Texas Tech coach Chris Beard agreed Monday to a new contract that will make him one of the highest-paid coaches in college basketball.
Tech's Culver, Big 12's top player, entering draft
Big 12 Player of the Year Jarrett Culver has declared for the NBA draft after helping lead his hometown Texas Tech Red Raiders to the two deepest NCAA tournament runs in school history.
Source: Texas Tech's Moore hits transfer portal
Texas Tech freshman Khavon Moore has entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN.
Marc J. Spears The Undefeated
Texas Tech sophomore guard Jarrett Culver is expected to announce soon that he will be entering the NBA Draft, a source told ESPN's The Undefeated. The 2018 Big 12 Player of the Year averaged 18.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists this season. Culver has been meeting with agents all week.
Zion completes '19 awards sweep with Wooden
Already the AP Player of the Year and Naismith Award winner, Zion Williamson took home the Wooden Award on Friday night as the nation's top men's player.
RR: Virginia win the title plus NBA Draft Talk
Russillo on why he's happy Tony Bennett and Virginia won the title, why Antonio Brown's still so mad, plus Mike Schmitz talks NBA draft prospects and a Ceruti "Magic Minute."
Courtside: Virginia takes home first-ever championship
Seth Greenberg, Dan Dakich and Chris Cotter share their reactions to Virginia's first-ever National Championship victory, including just how good of a story this is for the Cavaliers in this one-and-done era of college hoops (1:00). Plus, who may emerge next year and who should get the UCLA job (22:39).
Hunter provides Virginia's spark with late-game heroics
The star sophomore scored 22 of his career-high 27 in the second half and OT, including a clutch 3-pointer that tied the title game at the end of regulation.
For Chris Beard and Texas Tech, the relationship is just getting started
Texas Tech came up just short in this program's historic run but was conscious of smelling the roses and savoring the moment. Now, we'll find out whether the Red Raiders' national emergence is sustainable.
Loaded Michigan State leads Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
The Spartans have nearly everyone back from their Final Four team and project as next season's team to beat.
2018-19 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | 14-4 | - | 31-7 |
| Kansas State | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| Kansas | 12-6 | 2 | 26-10 |
| Baylor | 10-8 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Iowa State | 9-9 | 5 | 23-12 |
| Texas | 8-10 | 6 | 21-16 |
| TCU | 7-11 | 7 | 23-14 |
| Oklahoma | 7-11 | 7 | 20-14 |
| Oklahoma State | 5-13 | 9 | 12-20 |
| West Virginia | 4-14 | 10 | 15-21 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game72.8
Rebounds Per Game34.1
Assists Per Game13.6
Points Allowed59.53rd
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chibuzo Agbo | PF | Committed | 79 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 8-16 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 15 |