2019–20 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
Record18–13 (9–9 Big 12)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home arenaUnited Supermarkets Arena
2019–20 Big 12 men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 1 Kansas17–1 .94428–3  .903
No. 5 Baylor15–3 .83326–4  .867
No. 24 West Virginia9–9 .50021–10  .677
Texas9–9 .50019–12  .613
Oklahoma9–9 .50019–12  .613
Texas Tech9–9 .50018–13  .581
TCU7–11 .38916–16  .500
Oklahoma State7–11 .38918–14  .563
Iowa State5–13 .27812–20  .375
Kansas State3–15 .16711–21  .344
Note: The 2020 Big 12 Tournament was canceled prior to the quarterfinals due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rankings from AP poll

The 2019–20 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represented Texas Tech University in the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball season as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The Red Raiders were led by fourth-year coach Chris Beard. They played their home games at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.

Previous season

They finished the season 31–7, 14–4 in Big 12 play to win the Big 12 regular season title with Kansas State. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament to West Virginia. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament where they defeated Stephen F. Austin, Buffalo, Michigan and Gonzaga to advance to their first Final Four in school history. In the Final Four they defeated Michigan State to advanced to the National Championship Game, which they were defeated by Virginia in overtime. With 31 wins, they finish with most wins in school history.

Offseason

Departures

On April 18, 2019 Jarrett Culver announced he would declare for the NBA draft and sign with an agent.[1] On April 18, 2019 Khavon Moore entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal,[2] then on May 16, 2019 announced his decision to transfer to Clemson.[3] On May 11, 2019 Malik Ondigo entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal,[4] then on June 17, 2019 announced his decision to transfer to Rice.[5] On May 15, 2019 Josh Mballa entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal,[6] then on June 7, 2019 announced he was transferring to Buffalo.[7]

NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownReason for departure
Brandone Francis1G6'5"215RS SeniorLa Romana, Dominican RepublicGraduated
DeShawn Corprew3F6'5"210JuniorNorfolk, VADismissed from the team[8]
Malik Ondigo10F6'10"215SophomoreSt. Louis, MOTransferred to Rice
Tariq Owens11F6'10"215RS SeniorOdenton, MDGraduated
Matt Mooney13G6'3"200SeniorWauconda, ILGraduated
Parker Hicks20G6'6"210SophomoreDecatur, TXTransferred to Lubbock Christian
Khavon Moore21F6'7"215FreshmanMacon, GATransferred to Clemson
Jarrett Culver23F6'5"195SophomoreLubbock, TXDeclared for the NBA draft; selected 6th overall by the Phoenix Suns.
Norense Odiase32C6'8"250RS SeniorCrowley, TXGraduated
Josh Mballa35F6'7"215FreshmanBordeaux, FranceTransferred to Buffalo

Incoming transfers

Texas Tech added three players, Chris Clarke, T. J. Holyfield, and Joel Ntwambe, as transfers. On May 11, 2019, T. J. Holyfield announced he was transferring in from Stephen F. Austin.[9] On May 15, 2019 Chris Clarke announced he was transferring in from Virginia Tech.[10] On May 26, 2019 Joel Ntwambe announced he was transferring in from UNLV.[11]

NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrevious school
Joel Ntambwe5F6'8"220JuniorKinshasa, DR CongoUNLV
T. J. Holyfield22F6'8"225RS SeniorAlbuquerque, NMStephen F. Austin
Chris Clarke44G6'6"220RS SeniorVirginia Beach, VAVirginia Tech

2019 recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Clarence Nadolny
#43 CG		 Montreuil, France Scotland Performance Institute 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Apr 29, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Jahmi'us Ramsey
#5 CG		 Duncanville, TX Duncanville High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Nov 8, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Terrence Shannon Jr.
#21 SF		 Chicago, IL IMG Academy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Mar 11, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Tyreek Smith
#22 PF		 Baton Rouge, LA Trinity Christian School 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 205 lb (93 kg) May 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Russel Tchewa
#71 C		 Douala, Cameroon Putnam Science Academy 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Oct 10, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2019 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

2020 Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for 2020 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Chibuzo Agbo
#24 SF		 San Diego, CA St. Augustine High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Aug 12, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

Roster

2019–20 Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
G 0 Kyler Edwards 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)200 lb (91 kg) SoFindlay Prep Arlington, TX
G 1 Terrence Shannon Jr. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)210 lb (95 kg) FrIMG Academy Chicago, IL
G 2 Clarence Nadolny 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)195 lb (88 kg) FrScotland Performance Institute Montreuil, France
G 3 Jahmi'us Ramsey 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)195 lb (88 kg) FrDuncanville Arlington, TX
F 5 Joel Ntambwe 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)220 lb (100 kg) FrUNLV Kinshasa, DR Congo
F 10 Tyreek Smith 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)215 lb (98 kg) FrTrinity Christian Baton Rouge, LA
F 12 Andrei Savrasov 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)225 lb (102 kg) RS FrBC Zenit Saint Petersburg, Russia
G 15 Kevin McCullar Jr. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)195 lb (88 kg) RS FrKaren Wagner San Antonio, TX
F 22 T. J. Holyfield 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)225 lb (102 kg) SrStephen F. Austin Albuquerque, NM
G 24 Avery Benson (W) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)200 lb (91 kg) RS SoSouthwest Christian Academy Springdale, AR
G 25 Davide Moretti 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)180 lb (82 kg) JrTreviso Basket Bologna, Italy
G 44 Chris Clarke 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 lb (100 kg) SrVirginia Tech Virginia Beach, VA
C 54 Russel Tchewa 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)260 lb (118 kg) FrPutnam Science Academy Douala, Cameroon
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

Roster
Last update: November 3, 2019

Schedule and results

Date
time, TV		 Rank# Opponent# Result Record High points High rebounds High assists Site (attendance)
city, state
Regular season
November 5, 2019*
7:00 pm, FSSW+		 No. 13 Eastern Illinois W 85–60  1–0
  19 – Ramsey  7 – Edwards  3 – Tied  United Supermarkets Arena (15,098)
Lubbock, TX
November 9, 2019*
7:00 pm, FSSW+		 No. 13 Bethune–Cookman W 79–44  2–0
  20 – Holyfield  9 – Ramsey  5 – Tied  United Supermarkets Arena (15,098)
Lubbock, TX
November 13, 2019*
7:00 pm, Texas Tech TV		 No. 11 Houston Baptist W 103–74  3–0
  25 – Ramsey  7 – Tied  9 – Clarke  Chaparral Center (5,500)
Midland, TX
November 21, 2019*
7:00 pm, FSSW+		 No. 12 Tennessee State W 72–57  4–0
  19 – Moretti  12 – Clarke  4 – Clarke  United Supermarkets Arena (12,584)
Lubbock, TX
November 24, 2019*
1:00 pm, FSSW+		 No. 12 Long Island W 96–66  5–0
  27 – Ramsey  8 – Clarke  8 – Edwards  United Supermarkets Arena (13,286)
Lubbock, TX
November 28, 2019*
7:00 pm, FS1		 No. 12 vs. Iowa
Las Vegas Invitational semifinal		 L 61–72  5–1
  11 – Clarke  10 – Clarke  5 – Clarke  Orleans Arena 
Las Vegas, NV
November 29, 2019*
9:30 pm, FS1		 No. 12 vs. Creighton
Las Vegas Invitational 3rd place game		 L 76–83 OT 5–2
  23 – Moretti  8 – Edwards  9 – Clarke  Orleans Arena (N/A)
Las Vegas, NV
December 4, 2019*
7:30 pm, FS1		 at DePaul
Big East/Big 12 Battle		 L 60–65 OT 5–3
  24 – Shannon Jr.  11 – Clarke  4 – Clarke  Wintrust Arena (5,493)
Chicago, Illinois
December 10, 2019*
6:00 pm, ESPN		 vs. No. 1 Louisville
Jimmy V Classic		 W 70–57  6–3
  18 – Moretti  12 – Clarke  6 – Clarke  Madison Square Garden 
New York, NY
December 16, 2019*
6:00 pm, ESPN2		 No. 24 Southern Miss W 71–65  7–3
  18 – Shannon Jr.  11 – Clarke  6 – Clarke  United Supermarkets Arena (12,290)
Lubbock, TX
December 21, 2019*
1:00 pm, FSSW+		 No. 24 Texas–Rio Grande Valley W 68–58  8–3
  15 – Ramsey  9 – Tied  4 – Tied  United Supermarkets Arena (13,516)
Lubbock, TX
December 29, 2019*
3:00 pm, FSSW		 No. 23 Cal State Bakersfield W 73–58  9–3
  20 – Tied  7 – Tied  9 – Clarke  United Supermarkets Arena (14,055)
Lubbock, TX
January 4, 2020
11:00 am, ESPN2		 No. 22 Oklahoma State W 85–50  10–3
(1–0)		  18 – Ramsey  10 – Clarke  5 – Tied  United Supermarkets Arena (14,325)
Lubbock, TX
January 7, 2020
8:00 pm, ESPN2		 No. 22 No. 4 Baylor L 52–57  10–4
(1–1)		  20 – Ramsey  7 – Shannon Jr.  4 – Clarke  United Supermarkets Arena (15,098)
Lubbock, TX
January 11, 2020
5:00 pm, ESPN		 No. 22 at No. 17 West Virginia L 54–66  10–5
(1–2)		  16 – Moretti  8 – Edwards  7 – Clarke  WVU Coliseum (14,111)
Morgantown, WV
January 14, 2020
7:00 pm, ESPN+		 No. 23 at Kansas State W 77–63  11–5
(2–2)		  24 – Edwards  8 – Clarke  4 – Clarke  Bramlage Coliseum (7,327)
Manhattan, KS
January 18, 2020
3:00 pm, ESPNU		 No. 23 Iowa State W 72–52  12–5
(3–2)		  22 – Edwards  4 – Tied  4 – Clarke  United Supermarkets Arena (15,096)
Lubbock, TX
January 21, 2020
7:00 pm, ESPN+		 No. 18 at TCU L 54–65  12–6
(3–3)		  15 – Ramsey  7 – Clarke  4 – Edwards  Schollmaier Arena (6,966)
Fort Worth, TX
January 25, 2020*
5:00 pm, ESPN		 No. 18 No. 15 Kentucky
Big 12/SEC Challenge		 L 74–76 OT 12–7
  18 – Edwards  8 – Holyfield  5 – Clarke  United Supermarkets Arena (14,763)
Lubbock, TX
January 29, 2020
7:00 pm, ESPN+		 No. 12 West Virginia W 89–81  13–7
(4–3)		  25 – Moretti  7 – Shannon Jr.  7 – Clarke  United Supermarkets Arena (13,586)
Lubbock, TX
February 1, 2020
3:00 pm, ESPN		 at No. 3 Kansas L 75–78  13–8
(4–4)		  26 – Ramsey  11 – Shannon Jr.  6 – Edwards  Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)
Lawrence, KS
February 4, 2020
8:00 pm, ESPN2		 Oklahoma W 69–61  14–8
(5–4)		  21 – Holyfield  7 – McCullar Jr.  3 – Tied  United Supermarkets Arena (12,224)
Lubbock, TX
February 8, 2020
3:00 pm, ESPN2		 at Texas W 62–57  15–8
(6–4)		  18 – Ramsey  8 – Holyfield  4 – Clarke  Frank Erwin Center (12,887)
Austin, TX
February 10, 2020
8:00 pm, ESPN2		 No. 24 TCU W 88–42  16–8
(7–4)		  17 – Tied  4 – Tied  5 – Clarke  United Supermarkets Arena (13,050)
Lubbock, TX
February 15, 2020
12:00 pm, CBS		 No. 24 at Oklahoma State L 70–73  16–9
(7–5)		  15 – Tied  5 – McCullar Jr.  5 – Moretti  Gallagher-Iba Arena (8,424)
Stillwater, OK
February 19, 2020
8:00 pm, ESPN2		 Kansas State W 69–62  17–9
(8–5)		  18 – Moretti  6 – McCullar Jr.  4 – Tied  United Supermarkets Arena (14,695)
Lubbock, TX
February 22, 2020
5:00 pm, ESPNU		 at Iowa State W 87–57  18–9
(9–5)		  25 – Ramsey  11 – McCullar Jr.  7 – Ramsey  Hilton Coliseum (14,278)
Ames, IA
February 25, 2020
8:00 pm, ESPN2		 No. 22 at Oklahoma L 51–65  18–10
(9–6)		  13 – McCullar Jr.  6 – Clarke  3 – McCullar Jr.  Chesapeake Energy Arena (6,879)
Oklahoma City, OK
February 29, 2020
11:00 am, ESPN		 No. 22 Texas L 58–68  18–11
(9–7)		  13 – Ramsey  5 – Shannon Jr.  6 – Ramsey  United Supermarkets Arena (15,098)
Lubbock, TX
March 2, 2020
8:00 pm, ESPN		 at No. 4 Baylor L 68–71 OT 18–12
(9–8)		  13 – Ramsey  8 – Clarke  5 – Clarke  Ferrell Center (8,953)
Waco, TX
March 7, 2020
1:00 pm, ESPN		 No. 1 Kansas L 62–66  18–13
(9–9)		  18 – Moretti  8 – McCullar Jr.  5 – Edwards  United Supermarkets Arena (15,098)
Lubbock, TX
Big 12 Tournament
Mar 12, 2020
11:30 am, ESPN2		 (5) vs. (4) Texas
Quarterfinals		 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[12] Sprint Center
Kansas City, MO
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
All times are in Central Time.

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
RV = Received votes. т = Tied with team above or below.
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415161718Final
AP13111212RVRV242322222318RVRV24RV22RVRVRV
Coaches1212*1212RVRV25-T2222212318RVRV24RV21RVRVRV

*AP does not release post-NCAA tournament rankings. No Coaches Poll for Week 1.

References

  1. ↑ "Texas Tech's Culver declares for NBA draft after 2 seasons". Associated Press. April 18, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Report: Texas Tech 4-star basketball prospect Khavon Moore enters transfer portal". Dallas Morning News. April 18, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Clemson lands transfer, former top 60 recruit". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Malik Ondigo Announces That He Will Be Entering The Transfer Portal". Talk 1340. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Men's Basketball Adds Transfer Malik Ondigo". Rice Owls Athletics. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Texas Tech basketball: Forward Josh Mballa to transfer". Fansided. May 15, 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Texas Tech transfer Josh Mballa commits to UB basketball". Buffalo News. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Texas Tech basketball: Ramifications of Deshawn Corprew's departure". September 11, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Texas Tech adds Stephen F. Austin grad transfer forward T.J. Holyfield". Dallas Morning News. May 11, 2019. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Chris Clarke transferring to Texas Tech". Roanoke News. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  11. ↑ "UNLV forward Joel Ntambwe commits to Texas Tech". Dallas Morning News. May 26, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  12. ↑ "All Power 5 leagues cancel conference tournaments". ESPN.com. March 12, 2020.
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