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NCAA Basketball: Kentucky is back, LSU is coming, and more weekly takeaways

By Brian Rauf

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 22: Tyler Herro #14 of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts in the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the CBS Sports Classic at the United Center on December 22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 22: Tyler Herro #14 of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts in the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the CBS Sports Classic at the United Center on December 22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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LUBBOCK, TX – JANUARY 16: Kyler Edwards #0 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders goes to the basket against George Conditt IV #4 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half of the game on January 16, 2019 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Iowa State defeated Texas Tech 68-64. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX – JANUARY 16: Kyler Edwards #0 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders goes to the basket against George Conditt IV #4 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half of the game on January 16, 2019 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Iowa State defeated Texas Tech 68-64. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

8) Kyler Edwards is the future for Texas Tech

Speaking of quality freshman guards and other impact players in the Big 12, Texas Tech’s Kyler Edwards is one to watch down the stretch. Jarrett Culver gets all of the publicity for this Red Raiders team (and rightfully so) but Edwards is making an impact and has a promising future.

The 6-3 guard is a dynamic scorer with the athleticism that makes him a nightmare for opposing defenses. Though he’s only a role player, Edwards has eight games in which he has scored at least nine points. He’s also one of the team’s most efficient players and is their best three-point shooter.

Last year, Culver was the secondary option behind Keenan Evans and Zhaire Smith. He showed flashes of stardom but took a major step forward this year as Texas Tech became his team.

Culver is now a projected lottery pick and will almost assuredly leave school for the NBA Draft. When that happens, head coach Chris Beard has the perfect player waiting in the wings in Edwards.

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Given what he has shown this year and how high his potential is, keep an eye out for this future star.

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