New Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland had a focus when getting players out of the transfer portal. All five of the transfer players he brought with him into the Big 12 program came from teams that played in the NCAA Tournament last season. That includes three super seniors.
FILE - Then-North Texas head coach Grant McCasland motions to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinals of the NIT, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Las Vegas. New Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland had a focus when getting players out of the transfer portal. All five of the transfer players he brought with him into the Big 12 program came from teams that played in the NCAA Tournament last season.
“This group is really connected to each other and have the makeup to get better over the course of the season,” McCasland said. “Our team has a lot of competitiveness and grit,” Walton said. “A lot to prove. We have a chip on our shoulder that is going to help us stay together and push each other to be competitive in everything we do.”McCasland is no stranger to the league. His undergraduate degree is from Baylor, where as a 5-foot-9 walk-on player he got into 47 games over four years, including the Big 12’s inaugural 1996-97 season.
“I could have never imagined going to this many schools but I really believe everything happens for a reason and appreciate the opportunity,” Washington said. “I think it’s helped me be prepared for any situation.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Proposition 5 on Texas ballot would create new endowment for ‘emerging’ research universitiesIf approved, the new fund would provide tens of millions of dollars to the University of Houston, Texas Tech, Texas State University and University of North Texas.
Read more »
31 best tech gifts: Select Giftable Tech Awards 2023Harry Rabinowitz is a reporter for Select on NBC News.
Read more »
Best tech gifts under $100: NBC Select Giftable Tech Awards 2023Harry Rabinowitz is a reporter for Select on NBC News.
Read more »
Utah Tech, Dixie Tech strike partnership to help more students apply for collegeUtah Tech University and Dixie Technical College partnered this month with the goal of helping every high school senior in Washington County complete a college or university application.
Read more »
Pro Take: Tech Leaders Launch Effort to Support Critical Israeli Tech Startups‘This is an existential threat for tech companies,’ says Roy Glasberg of AnD Ventures
Read more »