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Texas Tech Basketball: 2024-25 season preview for the Red Raiders

By Joey Loose

Mar 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Darrion Williams (5) dribbles the ball down the court in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Darrion Williams (5) dribbles the ball down the court in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images / Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Key Reserves

Guard – Kevin Overton (Sophomore)

After a remarkable effort as a true freshman, Overton joins the Red Raiders through the Transfer Portal, having stood out at Drake. He averaged 11.3 points and 3.3 rebounds while hitting nearly 35% of his 3-pointers, though he departed after the Bulldogs’ head coaching change. Now, Overton becomes one of the most important pieces off the bench for the Red Raiders, with a chance to carve out major playing time.

Guard – Christian Anderson (Freshman)

Anderson is a 4-star point guard from Virginia who stands out as the top freshman recruit for the Red Raiders this season. He’s probably the only freshman who could immediately factor into the rotation, though he is a bit undersized. Regardless, Anderson makes up for that with his shooting and IQ, putting up very respectable assist numbers at the high school level.

Guard – Leon Horner (Freshman)

A Dallas native and intriguing prospect, Horner is a 3-star forward and the other notable freshman addition. He projects as an intriguing frontcourt weapon, though he’ll likely be relegated to a backup role as his game continues to develop, though there’s always a chance he’s forced into action.

Forward – Eemeli Yalaho (Sophomore)

Another frontcourt weapon originally from Finland, Yalaho arrived on Texas Tech’s campus last season and had limited chances in his first collegiate campaign. He put up just 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds, playing in right around half of the Red Raiders’ games, though he should move up the depth chart and have a chance for serious backup minutes at the wing.

Guard – Kerwin Walton (Senior)

Year five approaches for Walton, who spent a pair of seasons at North Carolina before joining Texas Tech back in 2022. He served mostly as a reserve in his first year before averaging 8.5 points and 2.4 rebounds as a starting guard last season. Walton made 48% of his 3-pointers and stands out as a dynamic shooter, with a chance for equal or better production even off the bench.

Forward – Devan Cambridge (Senior)

Quite possibly a major piece in Texas Tech’s success this season, Cambridge spent three years at Auburn and a single season at Arizona State before joining this program last year. After just eight games (in which he averaged 10.5 points and 4.5 rebounds a night), Cambridge suffered a serious knee injury. He’s still working his way back from that injury, but if he’s back and healthy he’s a terrific, veteran talent with solid scoring ability.

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