McDonald is back, mostly, after missing last week with a cough. Spencer still stands by what he said about LaBarre’s comments two weeks ago.

We wrap up our Christmas vacations and discuss some odd present giving from Spencer’s mom.

Texas Tech couldn’t get past Duke last week in Madison Square Garden, even though Jarrett Culver led all scorers with 25 points and Zion Williamson fouled out. One more nonconference game before Big 12 play starts on Wednesday, 1/2 on the road.

Texas Tech signed 11 commits to during the early signing period and are in good shape to land the previously committed recruits. 2017 Freshman All-American Nevada WR McLane Mannix announced his transfer to Texas Tech.