Texas Tech Basketball: 2023-24 season preview for the Red Raiders

Key Reserves

Guard – Chance McMillian (Junior)

Another key transfer piece, McMillian comes to Texas Tech by way of Grand Canyon, spending the last three years’ in the Antelopes’ backcourt. He was only a starter this past year, averaging 10.9 points while hitting 44% of his 3-pointers while playing a definite role in Grand Canyon’s return trip to the Big Dance. Expect him to be an offensive presence off the bench as one of the Red Raiders’ best shooters.

Guard – Lamar Washington (Sophomore)

Returning for his second year in Lubbock, Washington didn’t get much run as a backup last season, but could be in for a bigger role under McCasland. A backup point guard, he averaged just 3.4 points and 1.8 assists last year, but has the potential to be even more. His shooting numbers weren’t great in those limited opportunities, though he could develop into a useful backcourt weapon for this program.

Guard – D’Maurian Williams (Senior)

It’s year two for Williams in the Big 12 and he’s looking to recapture some of the magic he had back at Gardner-Webb. He was a big backcourt name in the Big South, averaging 14.5 points a game as a sophomore, but put up just 3.1 points per game as a backup with the Red Raiders last year. He’s a physical presence and could be in for a bigger role on offense this season.

Forward – Drew Steffe (Freshman)

A 3-star prospect from Frisco, Texas, Steffe joins the Red Raiders and has the chance to carve out a decent role this season. He projects as a very solid shooter, though he’ll clearly have to adjust to the college game. He might have more chances as the season goes along or if depth becomes an issue in Lubbock.

Guard – KyeRon Lindsay (Sophomore)

A former 4-star recruit from Texas, Lindsay began his career at Georgia last season but played in just ten games before deciding to transfer. He averaged 6.2 points and 5.2 rebounds in that month with the Bulldogs and showed plenty of potential and will hope to realize that with the Red Raiders. A very talented offensive threat, Lindsay will certainly start the year as a reserve but could work his way into serious minutes if he realizes that potential.

Forward – Eemeli Yalaho (Freshman)

A bit of an underrated prospect, Yalaho is a freshman forward who comes to Lubbock by way of Ohio. He’ll likely play little more than backup minutes in the frontcourt, but has the size and ability to backup both positions; consider him more of a project unless depth issues require him to play significant minutes.

Guard – Kerwin Walton (Senior)

Though he played a starting role as a freshman at North Carolina, Walton has mostly been a backup these last two seasons. He came to Texas Tech last year and averaged 3.6 points as a reserve in the Red Raiders’ backcourt, though he’s made 40% of his 3-pointers in his career. He did start a few games late in the year and had a 17-point performance against LSU and has great potential as a sharpshooter.

Forward – Robert Jennings (Sophomore)

Jennings made decent strides last season, averaging 2.7 points and 1.9 rebounds in limited opportunities for the Red Raiders. He doesn’t have the presence of a natural center, but had solid rebounding metrics especially on the offensive end. He’ll continue to play a reserve role, backing up those new forwards in the lineup.