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Texas Tech Basketball: Analyzing the Red Raiders’ 2018-19 rotation

By Tristan Freeman

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 23: Josh Webster #3 and Brandone Francis #1 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrate defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 78-65 in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional at TD Garden on March 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MARCH 23: Josh Webster #3 and Brandone Francis #1 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrate defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 78-65 in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional at TD Garden on March 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – MARCH 23: Jarrett Culver #23, Keenan Evans #12 and Zach Smith #11 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrate their lead over the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament East Regional at TD Garden on March 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – MARCH 23: Jarrett Culver #23, Keenan Evans #12 and Zach Smith #11 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrate their lead over the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament East Regional at TD Garden on March 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Power Forward

Minutes Allocated (40 total): Deshawn Corprew (16), Khavon Moore (18) and Jarrett Culver (6)

I used the “power forward” label as the standard position but in reality, it’s more “small forward 2.0” for Texas Tech this upcoming season. I think that the Red Raiders will employ a lot more small ball lineups, using the wings athletic abilities to cause problems on both ends.

Corprew is my day-one starter but I look for the starts at this spot to be split between him and Moore, the program’s prized recruit. At 6’8 the incoming freshman is perfectly fitting to play as the undersized four with an ability to play on the perimeter. He’s a playmaker who can facilitate the offense with explosive potential. If he becomes an above-average shooter from deep then the Big 12 will have a problem even worse than Smith.

The signing of Moore, the highest-rated recruit for Texas Tech in over a decade, gives the problem not only a player who can make a significant impact as a freshman but a building block to attract other touted prospects in the future.

Just like last season, Culver will also play at the four-spot and will spend time at many different positions. “Positionless” Basketball is becoming more and more prominent in this sport and the Red Raiders will be one of the best examples next season.

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