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I did the scouting report on Lucai Anderson yesterday morning and I did not want to imply that Lucai was a sure-deal for Texas Tech and any sort of commitment. I don’t have that kind of insight and don’t want anyone to think that I was implying anything, I just happened to be there when he was playing and thought it would be fun.
Texas Tech announced the new Masked Rider, with Rose Rosas stepping down and Sofie Jones stepping into the saddle. Also, Zach Van Horn and Wayland Damron were revealed to have been the two Raider Reds the last two years.
On the Hardwood
Via Seeing Scarlet, the Lady Raiders received a commitment from FIU forward Rhema Collins (6’2″). Collins averaged 17.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.1 steals, 1.4 blocks, while making 46% of her field goals and 31% of her 3’s.
On the Gridiron
ESPN’s Craigh Haubert with a look at the top 10 2027 recruiting classes and Texas Tech is at No. 3 overall:
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Joey McGuire continues to prove he can elevate the Texas Tech program as he is building a 2027 class that fits its new identity: explosive on offense and big, versatile and aggressive in the front seven.
The coach tapped into his high school roots, pulling No. 1 overall prospect Jalen Brewster out of Cedar Hill, where McGuire was successful. The five-star is truly a “jumbo athlete” and can be a disruptive interior force. At around 6-3, 300-plus, he’s quick, explosive and agile, with the versatility to play DT, DE, even RB and Wildcat QB in high school. He carries his weight like a smaller player and wins one-on-ones with leverage, active hands and sudden get-off. He can wreak havoc against the run and pass game alike. K’Adrian Redmond adds another 6-3, 305-pound interior presence, giving the Red Raiders real size inside. DE Anthony Sweeney is another five-star pickup. He possesses elite length and good bend, displaying savvy for a young pass rusher. They also pulled Brody Pfannenstiel out of Kansas, and though he might not get much recognition among this group, he is a quick, tough player who could develop into a nice addition to the defense.
Offensively, Kavian Bryant is the future at quarterback. The 6-2 dual threat fits the shift toward more athletic passers in Lubbock. He’s a dynamic playmaker who will extend plays, escape trouble and function as a designed runner, with his passing touch and accuracy continuing to trend up. On the perimeter, Benny Easter Jr. (6-0, 200) gives the Red Raiders a strong, athletic target who can work outside or in the slot.
ESPN has a spring game preview of every Power 4 team and you can sort of catch up on what’s happening with some Big 12 teams.
I’ve needed to catch up on some videos. Head coach Joey McGuire was on with Big 12 Today, which I did not know was a thing until yesterday. I had no idea they had a “morning show”.
And the official site had a look at Brendan Sorsby before the spring game: