2008–09 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team

American college basketball season

2008–09 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball

Conference| Big 12 Conference
Division| South
Record| 14–19 (3–13 Big 12)
Head coach|

* Pat Knight

Assistant coaches|

* Chris Beard
* Stew Robinson
* Bubba Jennings

Home arena| United Spirit Arena

Seasons

<- 2007–08

2009–10 ->

2008–09 Big 12 men's basketball standings

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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[edit]

### Personnel changes[edit]

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[edit]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes  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
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: N/A
Nick Okorie
PG | Levelland, TX  | South Plains JC  | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 185 lb (84 kg)  | Feb 6, 2008
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: N/A
Tyree Graham[A]
SG | Durham, NC  | Village Christian Academy  | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 180 lb (82 kg)  | Oct 26, 2007
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 78
Robert Lewandowski
PF | Overland Park, KS  | Blue Valley Northwest HS  | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)  | 250 lb (110 kg)  | Sep 13, 2007
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40
Corbin Ray
SF | Katy, TX  | Taylor HS  | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)  | 210 lb (95 kg)  | Apr 25, 2007
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 89
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: NR Rivals: NR ESPN: NR

*   * 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:

* "Texas Tech 2008 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 24, 2009.
* "2008 Texas Tech Basketball Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved March 24, 2009.
* "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 24, 2009.
* "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved March 24, 2009.
* "2008 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 24, 2009.

A In January 2009, Tyree Graham announced he would be leaving the team, citing family reasons.[5]

## Schedule[edit]

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.

Source for regular season
Source for Big 12 Tournament

## Notable games and events[edit]

### East Central[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Esmir Rizvic

* Academic All-Big 12 First Team[27]

John Roberson

* All-Big 12 Honorable Mention[28]
* USBWA All-District 7 Team[27]

Mike Singletary

* Academic All-Big 12 Second Team[27]
* Big 12 Championship All-Tournament Team[29]

Alan Voskuil

* All-Big 12 Honorable Mention[28]

## See also[edit]

* 2008–09 Big 12 Conference men's basketball season

## References[edit]

1. ^ "2019-20 Big 12 Men's Basketball Record Book" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. pp. 26–30. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
2. ^ "Bob Knight resigns". The Daily Toreador. February 4, 2008. Archived from the original on October 24, 2008. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
3. ^ "Pat Knight Profile". Texas Tech Official Athletic Site. Archived from the original on March 8, 2009. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
4. ^ ""Bubba" Jennings Named Asst. Basketball Coach". RaiderPower.com. July 8, 2008. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
5. ^ George, Brandon (January 12, 2009). "Freshman Tyree Graham leaving Texas Tech basketball program". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved March 26, 2009.
6. ^ "Texas Tech men's basketball wins in school-record rout, 167–115". Associated Press. The Dallas Morning News. November 21, 2009. Archived from the original on June 7, 2009. Retrieved March 26, 2009.
7. ^ Ybarra, Alex (November 1, 2008). "Red Raider men's basketball knocks out East Central in record-setting victory". The Daily Toreador. Retrieved March 26, 2009.[permanent dead link]
8. ^ "Wichita State Shockers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Recap". Associated Press. ESPN.com. Retrieved March 26, 2009.
9. ^ Walker, Jeff (December 4, 2008). "Close One: Red Raiders win on last-second three". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved March 26, 2009.
10. ^ "Shocks Fall in Thriller at TTU, 72–69". Official Athletics Site of Wichita State. December 3, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2009.
11. ^ Walker, Jeff (February 2, 2009). "Big 12 reprimands Knight". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Archived from the original on March 14, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2009.
12. ^ "Big 12 Conference Reprimands Texas Tech Men's Basketball Coach Pat Knight". Big12Sports.com. February 2, 2009. Retrieved March 18, 2009.
13. ^ Barfknecht, Lee (February 23, 2009). "Texas Tech coach suspended after ripping refs". Omaha World-Herald. Archived from the original on March 18, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
14. ^ "Tech's Knight suspended 1 game". Associated Press. ESPN.com. February 23, 2009. Archived from the original on March 10, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
15. ^ "Voskuil scores 35 to lead Texas Tech past Kansas". Associated Press. ESPN.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
16. ^ Keefer, Case (March 5, 2009). "Kansas stunned by Texas Tech". University Daily Kansan. Archived from the original on August 7, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
17. ^ Walker, Jeff (February 21, 2009). "Tech needs strong run before Big 12 tourney". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2009.
18. ^ "Cyclones claim 10th seed over Red Raiders". Associated Press. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. March 9, 2009. Archived from the original on June 7, 2009. Retrieved March 28, 2009.
19. ^ Carlton, Chuck (March 12, 2009). "Texas Tech rallies from 21 down, shocks Texas A&M, 88–83". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on June 7, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
20. ^ 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 March 15, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
21. ^ "NCAA Game Summary – Texas Tech Vs. Texas A&M". The Sports Network. KSAT-TV. March 11, 2009. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
22. ^ Walker, Jeff (March 12, 2009). "Singletary's performance measures up". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved March 28, 2009.
23. ^ Barnhouse, Wendell (March 12, 2009). "Missouri Takes Down Red Raiders To Advance". Associated Press. Big 12 Conference. Retrieved March 28, 2009.
24. ^ "Recap: Missouri vs. Texas Tech". The Sports Network. The News & Observer. March 13, 2009. Retrieved March 28, 2009.[dead link]
25. ^ "Texas Tech Falls to No. 14 Missouri in Big 12 Tournament". Associated Press. Texas Tech Official Athletic Site. March 12, 2009. Archived from the original on March 16, 2009. Retrieved March 28, 2009.
26. ^ Latzke, Jeff (March 13, 2009). "Missouri avoids Big 12 upset, downs Texas Tech". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Associated Press. Retrieved March 28, 2009.
27. ^ a b c "2008–09 Big 12 Men's Basketball" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. p. 8. Retrieved March 28, 2009.
28. ^ a b "Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Awards Announced". Big 12 Conference. March 8, 2009. Retrieved March 30, 2009.
29. ^ "2008–09 Big 12 Men's Basketball" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. p. 5. Retrieved March 28, 2009.

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