Texas Tech Basketball: Projecting Red Raiders starting lineup for 2021-22 season
Point Guard – Kevin McCullar
2020-21 stats: 10.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, & 1.7 steals per game
Point guard is without a doubt the biggest question mark for Texas Tech’s roster at this point. Without a true point guard on the roster, Mark Adams will likely deploy a variety of combinations at this position. I’ve gone back and forth with myself on who I think will end up being the lead point guard and Kevin McCullar seems to make the most sense simply because he’s the most talented player to put in this spot.
Highly placed spies in Lubbock indicate that Texas Tech could look to use an interchangeable lineup in 21-22 with Kevin McCullar in a facilitating role. Red Raiders could be in top half of Big 12.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) July 10, 2021
Coming out of high school, McCullar showed promise handling the ball and even had aspirations of playing the point guard position in college. He’s certainly not a proven ball-handler at the college level but he has the talent to overcome his lack of experience. Getting a full offseason of work at the point guard position could also greatly benefit him.
At 6’6, McCullar would be one of the larger point guards in college basketball and would force opponents to match his size on the defensive end. He’s at his best when he’s attacking the rim with his length and physicality. Kevin McCullar is already a proven defender leading Texas Tech in steals last season and nearly leading the team in rebounding and blocks as well. His versatility makes him a nightmare for opposing teams to game plan against.
If McCullar can become a more consistent ball-handler, improve his shooting, and make the correct passes when drawing defenders into the paint, he can certainly become a legitimate first option at the point guard position.