Big 12 Basketball: Breaking down each program’s 2018 recruiting class

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Class rankings: 6th in the Big 12, 38th nationally

Commitments: Khavon Moore (53), Kyler Edwards (157) and Deshawn Corprew (No. 8 JUCO transfer)

It was a historical campaign for Texas Tech, making the program’s first-ever Elite Eight game. Chris Beard has lost six seniors but has done a great job replacing that talent, through both markets. When it comes to the transfers, Matt Mooney and Tariq Owens will be starting from day one next season.

Moore is the Red Raiders’ highest-rated prospect in years and is the natural replacement for first-round draft pick Zhaire Smith. The 6’8 wing is a multi-dimensional player on both ends and could easily be an early departure to the NBA himself.

Corprew is a bit smaller than Moore but is another wing who can play multiple positions. His physicality and aggressive nature play perfectly in the Big 12, which will be why he plays in his first year in college.

Edwards is a 6’4 guard who can shoot, but also can take it to the hole. Texas Tech currently has seniors Mooney and Brandone Francis along with a bunch of wings who are interchangeable. Edwards might not get much playing time in the first year, but his shooting might be needed in situational moments, with an expanded role in the coming seasons.