Preview | Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oklahoma Sooners
by Seth C on Jan 18, 2011 10:01 AM CST
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Date | January 18, 2011 |
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PROBABLE STARTERS
| Position | Player | Ht/Wt | Class | Pts | Rbs | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | John Roberson | 5-11/165 | SR | 11.8 | 1.8 | 4.0 |
| G | David Tairu | 6-3/177 | SR | 10.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| G | Brad Reese | 6-6/195 | SR | 11.9 | 4.8 | 1.6 |
| F | Mike Singletary | 6-5/235 | SR | 12.9 | 5.9 | 2.8 |
| F | Robert Lewandowski | 6-10/256 | JR | 9.7 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Position | Player | Ht/Wt | Class | Pts | Rbs | Ast |
| G | Carl Blair Jr. |
6-2/209 | SO | 6.1 | 2.2 | 4.3 |
| G | Steven Pledger | 6-4/212 | SO | 11.1 | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| G | Cade Davis | 6-5/209 | SR | 12.5 | 4.9 | 2.2 |
| G | Cameron Clark | 6-6/189 | FR | 9.3 | 4.7 | 1.0 |
| F | Andrew Fitzgerald | 6-8/231 | SO | 13.8 | 5.3 | 0.6 |
PREVIEW
WHAT TO EXPECT | A possible win? I don't want to tease you, but KenPom is predicting that the only conference game that Texas Tech will win is against OU, but in Lubbock. Nevertheless, one of the two worst teams in the Big 12 will have a win by the end of the night. To OU's credit, they've played a pretty tough non-conference schedule (Kentucky, Arizona and Cincinnati) and like Texas Tech have been blown out in all 3 of their conference losses (Texas A&M, Baylor and Texas). Still, the Sooner's losses haven't been as bad as Texas Tech's and 2 of their conference losses happened on the road.
KEY MATCHUPS | I'm surprised that OU starts such a small lineup, but that type of athleticism could be problematic for Texas Tech. I should be careful what I type. Both athletic teams and non-athletic (i.e. big teams) teams are problematic for Texas Tech. Still, considering the lineups, as long as Singletary isn't asked to guard someone that is significantly quicker than him, I feel somewhat comfortable about Texas Tech competing. Thankfully for Texas Tech, Fitzgerald is Oklahoma's best rebounder, but this is a front line that you would think a combination of Cooper and Lewandowski can have an impact. I'm also waiting for someone to step up offensively, which I don't know when that happens. Right now, the offense looks like a bunch of guys just running around and there seems to be little purpose as to offensive movement. It would be nice if someone, anyone, would assert themselves offensively, but at the shooting rate for Texas Tech, that's just not happening.
FOUR FACTORS | Relatively even. Woooooot!!!!
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This is one of my 3 predicted wins of the season, but if we lose by more than 10 points I wouldn’t be surprised that much. I am expecting a terrible game, sloppy on both ends with lots of turnovers and whining about fouls by all players on the court. It should look like a junior high school game, but I still think we have a chance in this one. Hopefully we just do a few things better than them and pick up the win. If we do get a victory I also expect all the players to be partying at Chimeys and talking about how great they are, until next game.
by DanSwany on Jan 18, 2011 11:07 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Let's play a game.....
What will PK’s excuse be this time?…..
"A job well done is better than a job well said."
by I bleed Red and Black on Jan 18, 2011 2:36 PM CST reply actions
I hope this team responds to this
I sure do hope the team responds to the embarrasing losses they have suffered by playing smart and hard and win this one against the Sooners. I know they can’t win enough to reach the NCAA tourney, but at least they can play well enough to win at least half the remaining games, maybe even as many as nine (maybe, just maybe). I want fot Tech to succeed, but the more games they lose, especially by big margins, the less I am able to have positive thoughts for them. The seniors should be dominating most opponents. Instead, they have all been chastized by Knight, even suspended. Still, they don’t live up to all of the expectations we all had for them when they signed on to play Red Raider basketball. So, COME ON, RED RAIDERS! FIGHT! WIN!
TTpilk Psalm 117:
1 ΒΆ O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
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