Big 12 Basketball: Top 10 returning players for 2018-19

LUBBOCK, TX - FEBRUARY 07: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders reacts after dunking the basket during the game against the Iowa State Cyclones on February 7, 2018 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Iowa State 76-58. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

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8. Jarrett Culver, Texas Tech

The Texas Tech Red Raiders made a run to the Elite Eight in last year’s NCAA Tournament. A lot of it was due to the performance of Zhaire Smith and Jarrett Culver. Smith is off to the NBA but Culver will be back for his sophomore season. As a primary scoring option in 2018-19, Culver should expect his production to go up next year.

Culver had quite the freshman year for Texas Tech in 2017-18, recording 11.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals per contest through 37 appearances. He shot 38.2 percent from 3-point range for the Red Raiders

He started in just 20 games as a freshman and that number should rise with both Justin Gray and Keenan Evans out of eligibility. Culver showed flashes of his scoring ability which eventually earned him recognition from the coaching staff. As a result, he started in 18 of the last 19 games of the regular season.

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