Five burning questions and players to watch in the Big 12 in 2018-19
The biggest challenge to the Jayhawks' Big 12 reign will come from Kansas State.
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2nd in Big 12
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Bob Bass, twice NBA's top executive, dies at 89
Bob Bass, who helped build the foundation for the Spurs' success in various roles during his tenure from 1974 to 1994, has died at the age of 89.
Cyprien to Texas Tech as assistant after NBA
Glynn Cyprien has returned to the college ranks as an assistant coach at Texas Tech after spending the past four years working with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies.
76ers net Texas Tech standout Smith in draft trade
The Philadelphia 76ers ended Mikal Bridges' happy homecoming in a hurry, sending the Villanova standout to the Phoenix Suns for Zhaire Smith in a swap of first-round draft picks.
South Dakota's Mooney commits to Texas Tech
Matt Mooney, a first team all-conference player for South Dakota in the Summit League, has committed to Texas Tech.
Tech promotes Burg to assistant on Beard's staff
Texas Tech has promoted Brian Burg to assistant on head coach Chris Beard's staff.
UT-Arlington hires former Tech assistant Ogden
Chris Ogden, a former Texas player who served two years as an assistant at Texas Tech, has been named head men's basketball coach at Texas-Arlington.
Zach Smith reaches back for the dunk (0:35)
Texas Tech will lose production, but good times should be ahead in Lubbock
While the Red Raiders will lose four key seniors, they should have enough firepower to be a contender in the Big 12 next season.
Villanova returns to Final 4 with 71-59 win over Texas Tech
Villanova is going back to the Final Four, and those underdogs should get ready for the top-seeded Wildcats.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
FINAL: Villanova 71, Texas Tech 59 It wasn't the prettiest game we've ever seen from the Wildcats, but they staved off several mini-runs from Texas Tech in the second half and looked in control for the final 37 minutes. Villanova is onto its second Final Four in three seasons.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Villanova has just five second-chance points despite 16 offensive rebounds. 4-for-20 from 3-point range. Leaving the door open for Texas Tech.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Texas Tech has seemed on the verge of a comeback for a few minutes, but can't get Villanova's lead down to single-digits. Just a couple plays away: rimmed-out 3, missed steal, giving up an offensive rebound, etc. Villanova only 4-for-14 since halftime, zero free throws.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Villanova has played seven games in March and won all seven of them by double digits. Wildcats lead by 13 at halftime. No school has been more dominant this month.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree gave Villanova really good minutes off the bench with Omari Spellman and Mikal Bridges getting two fouls. He had four points and seven rebounds — including five offensive boards — in nine minutes.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Sort of a nightmare scenario for Texas Tech on the offensive end. Keenan Evans just 1-for-7 from the field, and Zhaire Smith, Brandone Francis, Zach Smith and Justin Gray all saddled with at least two fouls. Not a lot of other guys that can go get shots for the Red Raiders.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Villanova up 36-23 on Texas Tech at the half. Texas Tech opened up with a 9-1 lead — but Villanova outscored them 35-14 in the final 17 minutes. Wildcats killing Tech on the glass and at the free-throw line. With neither team shooting that well, that's been the difference.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Jalen Brunson's first field goal of the game comes with four minutes left in the half. If he gets going, the Red Raiders' comeback hopes will be in trouble.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Villanova took the early punch in the mouth from Texas Tech, going down 9-1. Responded with a 20-6 run. Now up six. Red Raiders struggling to generate consistent offense in the halfcourt.
2017-18 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 13-5 | - | 31-8 |
| Texas Tech | 11-7 | 2 | 27-10 |
| West Virginia | 11-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Kansas St | 10-8 | 3 | 25-12 |
| TCU | 9-9 | 4 | 21-12 |
| Oklahoma St | 8-10 | 5 | 21-15 |
| Oklahoma | 8-10 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Baylor | 8-10 | 5 | 19-15 |
| Texas | 8-10 | 5 | 19-15 |
| Iowa State | 4-14 | 9 | 13-18 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game74.6155th
Rebounds Per Game36.0133rd
Assists Per Game14.3118th
Points Allowed64.816th
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khalid Thomas | SF | Committed | - |
| Russel Tchewa | C | Committed | - |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 8-16 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 15 |