2008–09 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team
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Conference | Big 12 Conference |
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2008–09 record | 14–19 (3–13 Big 12) |
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Home arena | United Spirit Arena |
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Team | W | L | PCT | W | L | PCT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 14 Kansas | 14 | – | 2 | .875 | 27 | – | 8 | .771 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 7 Oklahoma | 13 | – | 3 | .813 | 30 | – | 6 | .833 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 9 Missouri † | 12 | – | 4 | .750 | 31 | – | 7 | .816 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas State | 9 | – | 7 | .563 | 22 | – | 12 | .647 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas | 9 | – | 7 | .563 | 23 | – | 12 | .657 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas A&M | 9 | – | 7 | .563 | 24 | – | 10 | .706 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma State | 9 | – | 7 | .563 | 23 | – | 12 | .657 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska | 8 | – | 8 | .500 | 18 | – | 13 | .581 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Baylor | 5 | – | 11 | .313 | 24 | – | 15 | .615 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa State | 4 | – | 12 | .250 | 15 | – | 17 | .469 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas Tech | 3 | – | 13 | .188 | 14 | – | 19 | .424 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado | 1 | – | 15 | .063 | 9 | – | 22 | .290 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
† 2009 Big 12 Tournament winner Rankings from AP Poll [1] |
The 2008–09 Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball team represented Texas Tech University during the 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team plays in the Big 12 Conference at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas. The season marked Pat Knight's first full season as head coach.
Preseason[]
Personnel changes[]
Pat Knight took over the head coaching duties late in the 2007–08 season after Bob Knight resigned on February 4, 2008.[2] This was Pat's first full season as head coach of the Red Raiders.[3] Pat hired Bubba Jennings as an assistant coach in addition to Chris Beard and Stew Robinson.[4]
Recruiting[]
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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Darko Cohadarevic PF |
Liberal, KS | Seward County JC | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | Mar 24, 2008 | |
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Nick Okorie PG |
Levelland, TX | South Plains JC | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Feb 6, 2008 | |
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Tyree Graham[A] SG |
Durham, NC | Village Christian Academy | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Oct 26, 2007 | |
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Robert Lewandowski PF |
Overland Park, KS | Blue Valley Northwest HS | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 250 lb (110 kg) | Sep 13, 2007 | |
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Corbin Ray SF |
Katy, TX | Taylor HS | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Apr 25, 2007 | |
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Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: NR Rivals: NR ESPN: NR | ||||||
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Schedule[]
Date time, TV |
Rank# | Opponent# | Result | Record | Site city, state | ||||||
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November 14, 2008* 8:00 pm |
Saint Francis | W 81–47 | 1–0 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
November 17, 2008* 7:00 pm |
Sam Houston State | W 87–76 | 2–0 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
November 20, 2008* 7:00 pm |
East Central | W 167–115 | 3–0 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
November 22, 2008* 1:00 pm |
Eastern Kentucky | W 98–84 | 4–0 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
November 25, 2008* 7:00 pm |
Southeastern Louisiana | W 74–63 | 5–0 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
November 28, 2008* 7:50 pm |
vs. No. 4 Pittsburgh Legends Classic semifinal |
L 67–80 | 5–1 |
Prudential Center Newark, NJ | |||||||
November 29, 2008* 5:30 pm |
vs. Mississippi State Legends Classic third-place game |
W 77–73 | 6–1 |
Prudential Center Newark, NJ | |||||||
December 3, 2008* 7:00 pm |
Wichita State | W 72–69 | 7–1 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
December 13, 2008* 7:05 pm |
at Lamar | L 79–85 | 7–2 |
Montagne Center Beaumont, TX | |||||||
December 17, 2008* 7:07 pm |
at UTEP | L 78–96 | 7–3 |
Don Haskins Center El Paso, TX | |||||||
December 20, 2008* 12:00 pm |
New Mexico | W 86–78 | 8–3 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
December 23, 2008* 7:00 pm |
Centenary | W 67–53 | 9–3 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
December 28, 2008* 7:00 pm, FSN |
at Stanford | L 66–111 | 9–4 |
Maples Pavilion Stanford, CA | |||||||
January 1, 2009* 3:00 pm |
Stephen F. Austin | W 69–55 | 10–4 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
January 6, 2009* 7:00 pm |
TCU | L 80–85 | 10–5 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
January 10, 2009 12:45 pm, Big 12 Network |
at No. 23 Baylor | L 61–73 | 10–6 |
Ferrell Center Waco, TX | |||||||
January 17, 2009 3:00 pm, Big 12 Network |
No. 11 Texas | L 49–71 | 10–7 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
January 20, 2009 7:00 pm |
Colorado | W 63–55 | 11–7 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
January 24, 2009 12:47 pm, Big 12 Network |
at Missouri | L 86–97 | 11–8 |
Mizzou Arena Columbia, MO | |||||||
January 28, 2009 8:05 pm, ESPNU |
at Texas A&M | L 70–79 | 11–9 |
Reed Arena College Station, TX | |||||||
January 31, 2009 7:00 pm, Big 12 Network |
Nebraska | L 69–82 | 11–10 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
February 4, 2009 8:05 pm, ESPNU |
at Oklahoma State | L 80–81 | 11–11 |
Gallagher-Iba Arena Stillwater, OK | |||||||
February 7, 2009 7:00 pm, ESPNU |
Baylor | W 83–76 | 12–11 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
February 11, 2009 8:00 pm, ESPNU |
at Kansas State | L 73–85 | 12–12 |
Bramlage Coliseum Manhattan, KS | |||||||
February 14, 2009 12:45 pm, Big 12 Network |
at No. 2 Oklahoma | L 74–95 | 12–13 |
Lloyd Noble Center Norman, OK | |||||||
February 18, 2009 8:30 pm, ESPN2 |
Oklahoma State | L 82–92 | 12–14 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
February 21, 2009 5:00 pm |
Texas A&M | L 73–79 | 12–15 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
February 25, 2009 8:40 pm, ESPN2 |
at No. 25 Texas | L 81–87 | 12–16 |
Frank Erwin Center Austin, TX | |||||||
February 28, 2009 2:30 pm, ABC |
No. 3 Oklahoma | L 63–78 | 12–17 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
March 4, 2009 8:30 pm, ESPN2 |
No. 9 Kansas | W 84–65 | 13–17 |
United Spirit Arena Lubbock, TX | |||||||
March 7, 2009 12:45 pm, Big 12 Network |
at Iowa State | L 76–78 | 13–18 |
Hilton Coliseum Ames, IA | |||||||
Big 12 Tournament | |||||||||||
March 11, 2009 8:30 pm, Big 12 Network |
vs. Texas A&M | W 88–83 | 14–18 |
Ford Center Oklahoma City, OK | |||||||
March 12, 2009 8:30 pm, ESPN2 |
vs. No. 14 Missouri | L 60–81 | 14–19 |
Ford Center Oklahoma City, OK | |||||||
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
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Notable games and events[]
East Central[]
In the third game of the season, Texas Tech defeated Division II opponent East Central 167–115, setting a new school record for most points scored in a game. The previous record of 128 was set in the double overtime victory over Texas on February 20, 1994. The combined total of 282 points also became a new record.[6][7]
Wichita State[]
Texas Tech led the Wichita State Shockers 43–26 going into halftime. The lead quickly deteriorated as Wichita State went on a 12–3 run to open the second half.[8] The Shockers eventually tied the game with about 41 seconds remaining.[9] Mike Singletary then hit a 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds left to give the Red Raiders the win, 72–69.[10]
Nebraska[]
In a 69–82 loss to Nebraska, Knight ran onto the court to argue with officials after Texas Tech player Alan Voskuil was called for a foul. After receiving two technical fouls, Knight was ejected from the game. Once in the tunnel, Knight ran back onto the court to continue arguing.[11] Knight was not suspended, rather receiving a public reprimand from the Big 12 Conference.[12]
Texas[]
The Red Raiders were without head coach Pat Knight against Texas after he was suspended for criticizing the officials in a game four days earlier against Texas A&M.[13][14]
Kansas[]
Texas Tech upset #9 Kansas 84–65 at home on senior night. Senior Alan Voskuil had a career high 35 points, going 9–14 from 3-point range and 10–17 overall.[15] It was Kansas' worst defeat of the season and marked their third straight loss at the United Spirit Arena.[16]
Big 12 Tournament[]
The only chance the Red Raiders had at making the postseason was to win the Big 12 Tournament where the winner receives an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament.[17] Texas Tech went into the tournament as the #11 seed after losing to Iowa State 76–78 in the last game of the regular season, thus giving Iowa State the #10 seed.[18]
Texas A&M[]
Texas A&M took a 29–48 lead into halftime and built it up to 21 early in the second half.[19] In the second half, sophomore Mike Singletary scored 29 points in a row to help Texas Tech take a 79–78 lead with 39.4 seconds left in the game and eventually win 88–83.[20] Singletary finished the game with 43 points, a career high and Big 12 Tournament record for most points in a single game.[21] Mike Singletary's 29 consecutive points is the second longest streak in NCAA history and Texas Tech's comeback from 21 points down is a Big 12 Tournament record.[20][22]
Missouri[]
Texas Tech was able to manage a 31–31 halftime tie against #3 seed Missouri.[23] In the second half, however, Missouri's full-court press defense allowed the Tigers to go on a 13 point run early in the second half.[24][25] Mike Singletary led Texas Tech with 17 points and Missouri's DeMarre Carroll had 19 to help Missouri win 81–60.[26]
Awards and honors[]
- Esmir Rizvic
- Academic All-Big 12 First Team[27]
- John Roberson
- All-Big 12 Honorable Mention[28]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "2019-20 Big 12 Men's Basketball Record Book" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. pp. 26–30. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
- ^ "Bob Knight resigns". The Daily Toreador. 2008-02-04. Archived from the original on 2008-10-24. Retrieved 2009-03-25.
- ^ "Pat Knight Profile". Texas Tech Official Athletic Site. Archived from the original on 8 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-25.
- ^ ""Bubba" Jennings Named Asst. Basketball Coach". RaiderPower.com. 2008-07-08. Archived from the original on 2008-12-05. Retrieved 2009-03-25.
- ^ George, Brandon (2009-01-12). "Freshman Tyree Graham leaving Texas Tech basketball program". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- ^ "Texas Tech men's basketball wins in school-record rout, 167–115". Associated Press. The Dallas Morning News. 2009-11-21. Archived from the original on 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- ^ Ybarra, Alex (2008-11-01). "Red Raider men's basketball knocks out East Central in record-setting victory". The Daily Toreador. Retrieved 2009-03-26.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Wichita State Shockers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Recap". Associated Press. ESPN.com. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- ^ Walker, Jeff (2008-12-04). "Close One: Red Raiders win on last-second three". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- ^ "Shocks Fall in Thriller at TTU, 72–69". Official Athletics Site of Wichita State. 2008-12-03. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- ^ Walker, Jeff (2009-02-02). "Big 12 reprimands Knight". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Archived from the original on 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
- ^ "Big 12 Conference Reprimands Texas Tech Men's Basketball Coach Pat Knight". Big12Sports.com. 2009-02-02. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
- ^ Barfknecht, Lee (2009-02-23). "Texas Tech coach suspended after ripping refs". Omaha World-Herald. Archived from the original on 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ "Tech's Knight suspended 1 game". Associated Press. ESPN.com. 2009-02-23. Archived from the original on 10 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ "Voskuil scores 35 to lead Texas Tech past Kansas". Associated Press. ESPN.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ Keefer, Case (2009-03-05). "Kansas stunned by Texas Tech". University Daily Kansan. Archived from the original on 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ Walker, Jeff (2009-02-21). "Tech needs strong run before Big 12 tourney". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Archived from the original on 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "Cyclones claim 10th seed over Red Raiders". Associated Press. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. 2009-03-09. Archived from the original on 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ Carlton, Chuck (2009-03-12). "Texas Tech rallies from 21 down, shocks Texas A&M, 88–83". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ a b "Texas Tech rallies to victory over Texas A&M as Singletary sets scoring record". Associated Press. ESPN.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ "NCAA Game Summary – Texas Tech Vs. Texas A&M". The Sports Network. KSAT-TV. 2009-03-11. Archived from the original on 2011-06-11. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ Walker, Jeff (2009-03-12). "Singletary's performance measures up". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ Barnhouse, Wendell (2009-03-12). "Missouri Takes Down Red Raiders To Advance". Associated Press. Big 12 Conference. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "Recap: Missouri vs. Texas Tech". The Sports Network. The News & Observer. 2009-03-13. Retrieved 2009-03-28.[dead link]
- ^ "Texas Tech Falls to No. 14 Missouri in Big 12 Tournament". Associated Press. Texas Tech Official Athletic Site. 2009-03-12. Archived from the original on 16 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ Latzke, Jeff (2009-03-13). "Missouri avoids Big 12 upset, downs Texas Tech". Associated Press. The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2009-03-28.[dead link]
- ^ a b c "2008–09 Big 12 Men's Basketball" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. p. 8. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ a b "Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Awards Announced". Big 12 Conference. 2009-03-08. Retrieved 2009-03-30.
- ^ "2008–09 Big 12 Men's Basketball" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. p. 5. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
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