http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080424-222910 Also, HBO is running a series called "Countdown to De La Hoya-Forbes." One of the trainers (Floyd Mayweather Sr.) is interviewed while wearing a Texas Tech men's basketball hat. Tech head coach Pat Knight met Floyd Mayweather Sr., and gave him the hat, but didn't know he was going to wear it on TV.]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080409-174536
Baylor: G Aaron Bruce, F Richard Hurd, F Mark Shepherd
Colorado: G Marcus Hall, F Marcus King-Stockton, G Richard Roby
Iowa State: F Rahshon Clark, G Mark Currie, C Jiri Hubalek, F Mike Smith
Kansas: G Jeremy Case, F Darnell Jackson, C Sasha Kaun, G Russell Robinson, G Rodrick Stewart, G Brad Witherspoon
Kansas State: G/F David Hoskins, G Clent Stewart, G Blake Young
Missouri: F Marshall Brown, F Darryl Butterfield, G Jason Horton, F Vaidotas Volkus
Nebraska: C Aleks Maric
Oklahoma: G David Godbold, C Longar Longar
Oklahoma State: G/F Marcus Dove, F Tyler Hatch
Texas: G J.D. Lewis, F Ian Mooney
Texas A&M: F/C Joseph Jones, G Dominique Kirk, G/F Beau Muhlbach
Texas Tech: G Charlie Burgess, F Tyler Hoffmeister, G Martin Zeno ]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080319-021224 Darko Cohadarevic was 7 of 15 from the field, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range. He also made 7 of 8 free throws and added 5 rebounds in 38 minutes.
By the way, Chipola was ranked No. 2 in the latest NJCAA poll, which was released on Feb. 26.
Next on the radar concerning the Red Raiders in early-morning game Wednesday featuring South Plains College and future Red Raider guard Nick Okorie.]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080317-020919 I was very surprised Tech did not make the NIT. I thought given their wins, strength of schedule, etc., they'd at least make the field, even as a low seed.
Though Gerald Myers didn't want to get into specifics, I think the reason Tech isn't in the CBI is the $60,000 check they'd have to write before playing a game. I don't think it's a financial reason as much as principle, but that's speculation. I've read in different places most of the night that a lot of teams rejected a chance to play in the CBI.
I'm told the team will have its season-ending meeting next week after spring break. ]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080313-203241 Oklahoma State didn't shoot well in the first half and Texas Tech had a chance to seal their fate, but the Red Raiders couldn't put them away.
All in all, I honestly didn't think Tech played poorly. In fact, I said to Pat Knight after the game that usually you get one of two teams to show up -- the good team, which usually wins, or the bad team, which usually gets blown out. I thought the good team showed up today, but they didn't do enough to win.
Even though Charlie Burgess fumbled the ball away late, I thought this was one of his better all-around games this season. Same with Trevor Cook.
Now, it's a waiting game and I know several people in the Tech camp who are uncertain if this team will make the NIT.
I think they will, but I think they'll be on the road in the first round. Stay tuned. We'll have it hopefully shortly after Tech finds out one way or the other on Sunday night.]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080313-141159 With 3:54 remaining, the game is tied, 65-65.
Go to redraiders.com after the game for complete coverage.
The winner of this game gets No. 1 seed Texas at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080313-135059 Either way, both teams are shooting well after the break.
Trevor Cook nailed a 3-pointer to give Tech a 57-56 lead with 10:54 remaining in the second half.
The Red Raiders are 9 of 13 in the second half, while Oklahoma State is 7 of 11.]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080313-134011 With 15:36 to play, the Cowboys lead 45-44.]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080313-131831
OSU
FG% -- 45.2 (14 of 31)
FT% -- 83.3 (5 of 6)
3-point FG% -- 37.5 (3 of 8)
TO: 8
James Anderson leads the Cowboys with 12 points.

TECH
FG% -- 50 (13 of 26)
FT% -- 75 (3 of 4)
3-point FG% -- 42.9 (3 of 7)
TO: 9
Alan Voskuil leads the Red Raiders with 9 points.

The Cowboys closed the half on a 13-3 run after Texas Tech led 29-23 with 3:38 remaining.
Tech's Charlie Burgess stepped on the ball and left with an ankle injury at the 3:06 mark. He returned at the 2:12 (and made a layup on Tech's ensuing possession), but he went to the locker room for treatment with 1:04 left before halftime.
]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080313-130038 The Big 12 Conference's leading 3-point shooter has hit two in a row to give the Red Raiders a 22-16 lead with 6:57 remaining in the first half.
Oklahoma State has three players -- Byron Eaton, Obi Muonelo and James Anderson -- with two personal fouls.]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080313-124920 Tech has scored on five consecutive possessions, most of them coming inside the paint.
Oklahoma State, meanwhile, has missed its last nine field goal attempts.
]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080313-123743 The Red Raiders have come back to trim the deficit to 6-4.
One thing Tech has in its favor to this point is the Red Raiders are drawing fouls. Obi Muonelo already has two with 14:40 to play. The Cowboys have four as a team.]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080313-122422
G -- Byron Eaton 5-11
G -- Obi Muonelo 6-5
F -- James Anderson 6-6
F -- Marcus Dove 6-9
C -- Ibrahima Thomas 6-11

TEXAS TECH
G -- Charlie Burgess 6-1
G -- Alan Voskuil 6-3
G -- John Roberson 5-11
G -- Martin Zeno 6-5
F -- Damir Suljagic 6-8]]> http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/BB_Jeff/index.php?entry=entry080312-163258 I'd say the Big 12 has a nice rotation set up between Dallas, Oklahoma City and Kansas City. All three venues are solid and appealing to fans and they offer plenty for people to do -- locals and those traveling from out of town.
I just watched the Red Raiders practice and it wasn't any different than most other practices. They went through drills for 40 minutes and seemed pretty loose.
At the conclusion of practice, head coach Pat Knight had a little fun with the players. During a 3-on-2 drill, Knight wanted to team to score on its final possession, but he wanted to make it as difficult as possible. As the offense was trying to score -- and getting offensive rebound after offensive rebound -- Knight summoned for everyone on the baseline to jump in and grab the rebound. The players seemed to get a kick out of the free-for-all.

Jack,

About your question on the earlier thread, I apologize for no post-game thread. It's been hectic getting ready for this tournament.
My thoughts -- and Pat and I discussed this a bit during practice today -- are that it seemed that when Tech got behind against Baylor, the players wanted to win so bad that they tried to hard. Pat even said it was everyone trying to be an individual and not tryying to work as a team. I think that's what led to the quick shots.]]>