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Texas Tech coach Chris Beard speaks during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Boston. Texas Tech will face Villanova in a regional final on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Texas Tech credits culture change for 1st Elite Eight trip

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Villanova coach Jay Wright is seen on a monitor as he speaks during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Boston. Villanova faces Texas Tech in a regional final on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

East: Experienced Villanova vs Elite 8 newcomer Texas Tech

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 17, 2018, file photo, Texas Tech guard Keenan Evans (12) celebrates sinking a basket against Florida during the first half of a second-round game in the men's NCAA college basketball tournament in Dallas,. Evans was already Tech’s starting point guard and had been to an NCAA Tournament when Chris Beard became his coach two years ago. Now Evans is an All-Big 12 senior guard whose college career is being extended with each win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File

Keenan Evans trusted in Beard and Texas Tech now in Sweet 16

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Texas Tech head Chris Beard calls to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Austin, Texas. After Tubby Smith's sudden departure from the Red Raiders nearly two years ago, Beard was considered a perfect fit. They are now in the Top 10 and near the top of the Big 12 Conference standings. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Beard’s back at Texas Tech, in top 10 and near Big 12 lead

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Texas Tech's Zach Smith (11) dunks the ball during an NCAA college basketball game against Kennesaw State, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)

Evans leads No. 24 Texas Tech over Kennesaw State 82-53

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 8, 2017, file photo, Texas Tech's Zach Smith dunks against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big 12 conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo. The 6-foot-8 Smith is starting to get some real recognition after starting 92 of his 94 games the past three seasons. Smith considered leaving Tech early for the NBA draft, but provided the Red Raiders and Big 12 a boost when he decided to stay. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Texas Tech has blend of old, new for Beard’s 2nd season

Associated Press

Texas Tech forward Anthony Livingston looks for a teammate to pass to while defended by Oklahoma forward Khadeem Lattin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (Mark Rogers/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)

Ross hits late FTs, scores 17 as Texas Tech beats Oklahoma

By PHIL TERRIGNO - Associated Press

Texas Tech Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In a Feb. 15, 2011 file photo, Texas Tech head coach Pat Knight holds the ball as he questions a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, in Columbia, Mo. Texas Tech has fired coach Pat Knight. School spokesman Blayne Beal said Monday, March 7, 2011 that Knight will coach the Red Raiders at this week's Big 12 tournament and then will step down. Knight is in his third year as head coach. He took over the program from his famous father, Bob Knight, midseason in February 2008. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

Knight fired as coach at Texas Tech

By BETSY BLANEY - Associated Press