Preview and Open Game Day Thread: TCU vs. Texas Tech
by Seth C on Jan 6, 2009 3:00 PM CST
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The Numbers:
Probable Starting Lineups:
| Texas Tech | Ht. | Wt. | Pos. | Yr. | PPG | RPG | APG |
| John Roberson | 5-11 | 165 | G | So. | 15.2 | 3.7 | 6.4 |
| Alan Voskuil | 6-3 | 181 | G | Sr. | 13.9 | 5.1 | 2.1 |
| Nick Okorie | 6-1 | 190 | G | Jr. | 10.3 | 3.3 | 1.5 |
| D'Walyn Roberts | 6-7 | 194 | F | So. | 7.8 | 4.8 | 0.7 |
| Robert Lewandowski | 6-10 | 240 | C | Fr. | 4.6 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| TCU | Ht. | Wt. | Pos. | Yr. | PPG | RPG | APG |
| Keion Mitchem | 5-10 | 160 | G | Jr. | 5.7 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Jason Ebie | 6-1 | 175 | G | Jr. | 5.3 | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| Kevin Langford | 6-8 | 245 | F | Sr. | 13.4 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Edvinas Ruzgas | 6-6 | 200 | F | Jr. | 10.4 | 3.4 | 0.8 |
| Zvonko Buljan | 6-9 | 220 | C | Jr. | 11.9 | 6.4 | 1.4 |
Keys to the Game:
- Force Turnovers: I was surprised to see that TCU turns the ball over so much. It would be nice to see the Red Raiders turn the table a bit and try and continue that trend.
- A Challenge For Roberts: Lanford looks like he's going to be an interesting matchup for D'Walyn Roberts. I want to watch if Roberts can stay out of foul trouble, which would provide a huge benefit defensively.
- Control: Roberson was much more composed against SFA and I'd like to see him continue that trend. Less turnovers is a good thing, however, he is good in transition and I don't want to see him give up that part of his game.
GO RAIDERS . . .
*Stats can be found at Ken Pomeroy: K.P. Rank = the Ken Pomeroy Rank; Offensive Efficiency = the national rank in terms of points scored per 100 possessions; Defensive Efficiency = the national rank in terms of points allowed per 100 possession. Numbers in parentheses are national rank.
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Difficult to say if Tech can be relevant again in basketball.
It all depends on how Junior can recruit. He needs some players like Washington of Arkansas and Abrahms of Texas. Go-to guys that will not disappear every other game and that can hit the big shots and rebound with the best. We used to be able to get those kind of players, but not lately. This loss-at home-is not a good sign tonight, though. Hopefully, they will get at least 9 or 10 more wins and qualify for post season play this year. It sure will not be easy, though, because Tech starts out conferencr play with Baylor and Texas, so they could be 0-2 in conference before they know it. Their defense is still bad, even though the offense can score a bunch (sound familiar?). I amnot holding my breath on them, but will cheer them on because they really do play hard, they just can’t match up some of the time. GO TECH! HANG IN THERE!
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