2019–20 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team


The 2019–20 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represents 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 are led by fourth-year coach Chris Beard. They play 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. On April 18, 2019 Khavon Moore entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal, then on May 16, 2019 announced his decision to transfer to Clemson. On May 11, 2019 Malik Ondigo entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal, then on June 17, 2019 announced his decision to transfer to Rice. On May 15, 2019 Josh Mballa entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal, then on June 7, 2019 announced he was transferring to Buffalo.
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownReason for departure
Brandone Francis1G6'5"215La Romana, Dominican RepublicGraduated
DeShawn Corprew3F6'5"210Norfolk, VADismissed from the team
Malik Ondigo10F6'10"215St. Louis, MOTransferred to Rice
Tariq Owens11F6'10"215Odenton, MDGraduated
Matt Mooney13G6'3"200Wauconda, ILGraduated
Parker Hicks20G6'6"210Decatur, TXTransferred to Lubbock Christian
Khavon Moore21F6'7"215Macon, GATransferred to Clemson
Jarrett Culver23F6'5"195Lubbock, TXDeclared for the NBA Draft; selected 6th overall by the Phoenix Suns.
Norense Odiase32C6'8"250Crowley, TXGraduated
Josh Mballa35F6'7"215Bordeaux, 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. On May 15, 2019 Chris Clarke announced he was transferring in from Virginia Tech. On May 26, 2019 Joel Ntwambe announced he was transferring in from UNLV.
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

Recruits

Recruiting class of 2019

Recruiting class of 2020

Roster

Schedule and results

!colspan=12 style=|Regular season
!colspan=12 style=| Big 12 Tournament

Rankings

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