2012–13 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team

2012–13 Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball
Conference Big 12
2012–13 record 11–20 (3–15 Big 12)
Head coach Chris Walker (1st-interim year)
Assistant coach Jeremy Cox
Assistant coach Bubba Jennings
Home arena United Spirit Arena
2012–13 Big 12 men's basketball standings
Conf     Overall
Team W   L   PCT     W   L   PCT
#3 Kansas † 14 – 4   .778     31 – 6   .838
#12 Kansas State 14 – 4   .778     27 – 8   .771
#17 Oklahoma State 13 – 5   .722     24 – 9   .727
Iowa State 11 – 7   .611     23 – 12   .657
Oklahoma 11 – 7   .611     20 – 12   .625
Baylor 9 – 9   .500     23 – 14   .622
Texas 7 – 11   .389     16 – 18   .471
West Virginia 6 – 12   .333     13 – 19   .406
Texas Tech 3 – 15   .167     11 – 20   .355
TCU 2 – 16   .111     11 – 21   .344
† 2013 Big 12 Tournament winner
As of April 4, 2013; Rankings from AP Poll

The 2012–13 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represented Texas Tech University in the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team, led by interim head coach Chris Walker, played its home games at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas and were members of the Big 12 Conference. They finished the season 11–20, 3–15 in Big 12 play to finish in ninth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament to Kansas.

Pre-season

Departures

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes
Robert Lewandowski 15 F 6'10" 256 Senior Overland Park, Kansas Graduated

In addition to departing players, Texas Tech came to the spotlight on Friday, September 7 when head coach Billy Gillispie was hospitalized for undisclosed medical reasons.[1] That same day, Texas Tech officials announced that Gillispie was being investigated for possible player misconduct.[2] Gillispie would be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, September 5.[3] A few days later, Monday, September 10, an ambulance was sent to the home of Gillispie. Gillispie was once again sent to the hospital for an undisclosed medical reason.[4] On Thursday, September 13, Gillispie resigned as head coach of Texas Tech, citing he was leaving due to health reasons.[5]

Recruits

Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Wanaah Bail
PF		 Rosenberg, TX Lamar Consolidated 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Feb 13, 2012 
Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 89
Michael Carey
SF		 Rosenberg, TX Lamar Consolidated 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Feb 13, 2012 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 88
Josh Gray
PG		 Houston, TX Wheatley 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Apr 30, 2012 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 91
Dusty Hannahs
SG		 Little Rock, AR Pulaski Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Sep 19, 2011 
Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 88
Trency Jackson
SG		 Niceville, FL Northwest Florida State College 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Apr 16, 2012 
Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: JC
Daylen Robinson
PG		 Moberly, MO Moberly Area CC 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Sep 20, 2011 
Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: JC
Aaron Ross
PF		 Little Rock, AR St. John's NW Military 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Mar 7, 2012 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: POST
Rodrigo Silva
PF		 Cheyenne, WY Laramie County CC 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Oct 28, 2011 
Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: JC
Jamal Williams
PG		 Mattoon, IL Lake Land College 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Nov 7, 2011 
Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: JC
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: Not Ranked Top 30   Rivals: Not Ranked Top 25  ESPN: Not Ranked Top 50
  • 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:

Roster

2012–13 Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball team
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Height Weight Year High School/Junior College Home town
G 1 Jackson, TrencyTrency Jackson style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 185 lb (84 kg) So Wingfield
Northwest Florida State		 Jackson, MS
G 2 Hannahs, DustyDusty Hannahs style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 210 lb (95 kg) Fr Pulaski Academy Little Rock, AR
G 4 Nurse, TyTy Nurse style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 185 lb (84 kg) Sr St. Mary's Catholic
Midland College		 Vancouver, British Columbia
G 5 Gray, JoshJosh Gray style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 175 lb (79 kg) Fr Houston Wheatley Lake Charles, LA
G 10 Robinson, DaylenDaylen Robinson style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 175 lb (79 kg) Jr Northeast
Moberly Area C.C.		 Kansas City, MO
F 11 Kravic, DejanDejan Kravic style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 240 lb (109 kg) RS Jr Westminster
York		 London, ON
F 12 Tapsoba, KaderKader Tapsoba style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 222 lb (101 kg) RS Jr Africa
Tyler JC		 Ouagadougou, BUR
G 13 Adams, LukeLuke Adams style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 170 lb (77 kg) So Big Spring Big Spring, TX
F 15 Ross, AaronAaron Ross style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 235 lb (107 kg) Fr Parkview
Delafield St. John NW Military		 Little Rock, AR
G 20 Gotcher, ToddrickToddrick Gotcher style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 195 lb (88 kg) RS Fr Lakeview Centennial Garland, TX
G 23 Williams, Jr., JamalJamal Williams, Jr. style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 190 lb (86 kg) Jr Pacific
Lake Land College		 Brooklyn, NY
F 30 Crockett, JayeJaye Crockett style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 200 lb (91 kg) RS Jr Clovis Clovis, NM
F 32 Tolbert, JordanJordan Tolbert style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 225 lb (102 kg) So All Saints Episcopal Fort Worth, TX
F 35 Lammert, ClarkClark Lammert style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 210 lb (95 kg) So Churchill San Antonio, TX
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Jeremy Cox (Mesa State)
  • Bubba Jennings (Texas Tech)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

Roster
Last update: 2011-04-01

Schedule

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Date Opponent Result Record Site (Attendance)
Exhibition
11/01/2012* UTPB W 88–63  – United Spirit Arena (8,083)
Non-Conference Regular Season
11/09/2012* Prairie View A&M W 89–79  1–0 United Spirit Arena (8,550)
11/14/2012* Nebraska–Omaha W 91–63  2–0 United Spirit Arena (7,053)
11/20/2012* Grambling State W 91–56  3–0 United Spirit Arena (7,952)
11/26/2012* Jackson State W 84–75  4–0 United Spirit Arena (7,404)
12/01/2012* #9 Arizona L 57–85  4–1 United Spirit Arena (10,782)
12/04/2012* Northern Kentucky W 75–69  5–1 United Spirit Arena (7,758)
12/16/2012* McNeese State L 75–80  5–2 United Spirit Arena (6,144)
12/19/2012* Alabama L 62–66  5–3 United Spirit Arena (7,172)
12/22/2012* Arizona State L 62–77  5–4 United Spirit Arena (7,732)
12/28/2012* North Carolina A&T W 85–74  6–4 United Spirit Arena (5,893)
12/31/2012* Florida A&M W 70–56  7–4 United Spirit Arena (5,404)
Big 12 Regular Season
01/05/2013 at TCU W 62–53  8–4 (1–0) Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (5,448)
01/08/2013 Baylor L 48–82  8–5 (1–1) United Spirit Arena (6,385)
01/12/2013 #6 Kansas L 46–60  8–6 (1–2) United Spirit Arena (8,534)
01/16/2013 at Oklahoma L 63–81  8–7 (1–3) Lloyd Noble Center (9,178)
01/19/2013 at Oklahoma State L 45–79  8–8 (1–4) Gallagher-Iba Arena (9,193)
01/23/2013 Iowa State W 56–51  9–8 (2–4) United Spirit Arena (7,904)
01/26/2013 Texas L 57–73  9–9 (2–5) Frank Erwin Center (12,742)
02/02/2013 West Virginia L 61–77  9–10 (2–6) United Spirit Arena (8,407)
02/05/2013 #13 Kansas State L 59–68  9–11 (2–7) United Spirit Arena (8,145)
02/09/2013 at Baylor L 48–75  9–12 (2–8) Ferrell Center (7,750)
02/13/2013 at #17 Oklahoma State L 67–91  9–13 (2–9) United Spirit Arena (8,671)
02/16/2013 at West Virginia L 64–66  9–14 (2–10) WVU Coliseum (10,530)
02/20/2013 Oklahoma L 71–86  9–15 (2–11) United Spirit Arena (8,248)
02/23/2013 at Iowa State L 66–86  9–16 (2–12) Hilton Coliseum (14,376)
02/25/2013 at #13 Kansas State L 55–75  9–17 (2–13) Bramlage Coliseum (12,216)
03/02/2013 TCU W 72–63  10–17 (3–13) United Spirit Arena (9,372)
03/04/2013 at #4 Kansas L 42–79  10–18 (3–14) Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)
03/09/2013 Texas L 69–71 OT 10–19 (3–15) United Spirit Arena (9,542)
2013 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament
03/13/2013 vs. West Virginia
(First Round)		 W 71–69  11–19 Sprint Center (17,018)
03/14/2013 vs. #7 Kansas
(Quarterfinals)		 L 63–91  11–20 Sprint Center (17,996)
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. ( ) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
All times are in Central Time.

References

  1. ↑ "Billy Gillispie Hospitalized: Texas Tech Basketball Coach In Hospital For Undisclosed Medical Issue". Huffington Post. August 31, 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
  2. ↑ "Billy Gillispie draws Tech players' ire". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
  3. ↑ "Texas Tech's Gillispie discharged from hospital after six-day stay". CBS Sports. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  4. ↑ "Billy Gillispie Hospitalized Again? Lubbock Police Report 2nd 911 Call From Home Of Texas Tech Coach". Huffington Post. September 11, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-11.
  5. ↑ "Billy Gillispie Resigns as Texas Tech Basketball Coach". New York Times. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
  6. ↑ 2012-13 Schedule, Texas Tech Athletics, retrieved 15 October 2012

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