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Texas Tech's Jahmi'us Ramsey (3) drives the ball past Bethune-Cookman's Isaiah Bailey (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Sam Grenadier/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)

No. 13 Texas Tech breezes past Bethune-Cookman 79-44

Associated Press

Texas Tech's Kyler Edwards (0) tries to shoot the ball over Eastern Illinois' Marvin Johnson (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)

National runner-up Texas Tech opens with 85-60 victory

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Texas Tech guard Matt Mooney, left, shoots over Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) during the first half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Michigan St endures more Final Four heartbreak vs Texas Tech

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Texas Tech's Matt Mooney (13) chases a loose ball against Michigan State's Nick Ward (44) during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Analysis: Texas Tech rides dominating defense to title game

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Michigan State guard Jack Hoiberg walks to the court for a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Michigan State, Texas Tech get ready for a Final Four grind

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

Members of Texas Tech basketball team pose for a photo during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Assistant coach Mark Adams masterminds Texas Tech’s defense

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard celebrates after the team's win against Gonzaga during the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, in Anaheim, Calif. Beard was named The Associated Press Coach of the Year, Thursday, April 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Texas Tech’s Beard named AP men’s college coach of the year

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a March 22, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech guard Matt Mooney (13) shoots against Northern Kentucky during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, in Tulsa, Okla. At right, in a Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver (23) shoots against Kansas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech has gotten to its first Final Four with contrasting guards. Culver is the sophomore standout, Mooney is a graduate transfer. (AP Photo/File)

Culver, Mooney take different paths to Tech and Final Four

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard celebrates after the team's win against Gonzaga during the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech won 75-69. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Texas Tech coach takes the long way to the Final Four

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

Texas Tech guard Davide Moretti holds up a piece of the net after the team's win over Gonzaga in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech won 75-69. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Virginia, Texas Tech give Final Four certain new look

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Texas Tech guard Davide Moretti celebrates after scoring against Gonzaga during the second half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Texas Tech takes down Gonzaga to earn first trip to Final Four

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Texas Tech coach Chris Beard shouts during the second half of the team's NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal against Michigan on Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Texas Tech’s coach spends life on edge, as an underdog

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis, middle, drives to the basket between Texas Tech forward Deshawn Corprew, let, and guard Jarrett Culver during the first half an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

D up: Texas Tech clamps down in 63-44 win over Michigan

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver celebrates after a basket during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game against Northern Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Texas Tech won 72-57. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Texas Tech-Buffalo gives high-octane guard matchup in NCAAs

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard, center, cheers on Tariq Owens, left, Brandone Francis (1), Davide Moretti (25) and Matt Mooney, right rear, during a time out late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. Eighth-ranked Texas Tech has been helped by two grad transfers, Owens and Mooney, in pursuit of the school’s first Big 12 title after Elite Eight losses. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Transfers help Texas Tech in Big 12 title race after Elite 8

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Baylor's Jared Butler, bottom, and Texas Tech forward Tariq Owens, top, compete for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Baylor wins 73-62 to hand No. 8 Texas Tech 2nd loss in row

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Texas Tech blitzes Incarnate Word in 2nd half of 87-37 win

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 17, 2018, file photo, Florida guard KeVaughn Allen (5) defends as Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver (23) drives to the basket during a second-round game at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, in Dallas. Culver, the 6-foot-5 sophomore guard from Lubbock, is the only one of the top six scorers back from last season’s team that won 27 games and reached a program-best No. 6 AP ranking during the season.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Texas Tech looks to compete again after Elite Eight run

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard shouts from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament regional final against Villanova, Sunday, March 25, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Texas Tech seniors go from 3 Big 12 wins to Elite 8 finish

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Texas Tech's Justin Gray dunks against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament regional semifinal Friday, March 23, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Beard, Texas Tech oust Purdue 78-65 in NCAA East Region

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press