Texas Tech Basketball Early Season Thoughts | Injury Updates | Recruiting Talk

Injury Updates

Texas Tech basketball has been dealing with some injuries early in the season. Kevin Obanor, the team's leading scorer and rebounder from last season, has been out with a foot injury. He is expected to return sometime in December.

Freshman guard Pop Isaacs has also been out with an injury. He is expected to return sometime in January.

The injuries to Obanor and Isaacs have forced Texas Tech to adjust its lineup. Junior forward Fardaws Aimaq has moved into the starting lineup and has been playing well. Freshman guard Mylik Wilson has also seen his role increase.

Recruiting Talk

Texas Tech basketball has been active on the recruiting trail in recent weeks. The Red Raiders have landed commitments from several top recruits, including four-star center De'Vion Harmon and four-star forward Jaylon Tyson.

Harmon is a 6-foot-10 center from Duncanville, Texas. He is ranked as the No. 38 overall prospect in the 2023 class by 247Sports.

Tyson is a 6-foot-8 forward from Garland, Texas. He is ranked as the No. 44 overall prospect in the 2023 class by 247Sports.

The additions of Harmon and Tyson give Texas Tech a strong recruiting class for 2023. The Red Raiders are expected to be competitive in the Big 12 Conference in the years to come.

Early Season Thoughts

Texas Tech basketball is 2-2 on the season. The Red Raiders have wins over Northwestern State and Eastern Illinois. They have losses to Creighton and Louisville.

The Red Raiders have shown some promise early in the season, but they have also shown some areas where they need to improve.

On the positive side, the Red Raiders have been able to score the ball. They are averaging 83.5 points per game.

On the negative side, the Red Raiders have struggled on defense. They are allowing 81.0 points per game.

The Red Raiders will need to improve their defense if they want to be successful in the Big 12 Conference.