Texas Tech University Athletics
Coach Knight Gains Two Commitments
September 14, 2003 | Men's Basketball
Sept. 14, 2003
Lubbock, TX - The Red Raider basketball team will welcome two new freshmen beginning with the 2004 academic year.
Martin Zeno, a 6'5" senior at Sulphur High School in Sulphur, Louisiana and Philip Harbaugh, a 6'8" senior from Corvallis High School in Corvallis, Oregon verbally committed to Texas Tech on their recent visits.
Zeno, the District 3-5A MVP as a sophomore, believes competition is a driving force in his athletic career. In addition to solid performances of 10 points per game and nearly 5 assists per game on the basketball court, he also qualified for the state track meet as a junior with personal bests of 48'4" in the triple jump and 23'4" in the long jump.
"I met Coach Knight and saw the Tech campus on my visit to Lubbock. That's all it took for me!" said Zeno.
Coach Clint LeBato of the Golden Tornadoes said, "Coach Knight has done a tremendous job at Texas Tech and we're very excited for Martin to have the chance to be part of something special as a Red Raider."
Philip Harbaugh also echoed his new teammate's thoughts when he said, "I was greatly impressed with Coach Knight and the coaching staff. I can't wait to become a Red Raider!"
As a junior for the Spartans and coached by Deon Johnson, the 6'8" Corvallis forward averaged 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.
Both high school seniors are expected to sign National Letters of Intent during the early signing period, which begins on November 12.
