Texas Tech University Athletics
It's Knight Time - Let's Light Up the Court
October 14, 2010 | Men's Basketball
Oct. 14, 2010
LUBBOCK, TX - Coach Pat Knight is excited about the upcoming year. This season is his third full season as the Texas Tech head coach and his tenth season on the Red Raider sidelines.
Red Raider basketball fans can get an early glimpse of their 2010-2011 team on Friday, October 15, at the United Spirit Arena. Coach Knight has invited the community, university faculty, staff, students, and fans to watch the Red Raiders in their opening practice of the season.
The doors at the United Spirit Arena will open at 4:30 p.m. The USA staff will have the westside doors open to everyone wishing to attend Friday's practice. There will be open seating for all attendees. The USA balcony will be closed.
The 2010-2011 Texas Tech team will take the court at 5:00 p.m.
The squad has seven seniors, two juniors, two sophomores, and four freshmen. The Red Raiders return five of their top six scorers from last season in Mike Singletary (15.0 ppg), John Roberson (14.5 ppg), David Tairu (9.2 ppg), Brad Reese (7.5 ppg), and D'walyn Roberts (7.0 ppg).
Additional returning players are Mike Davis, Wally Dunn, Theron Jenkins, and Robert Lewandowski. Jaye Crockett, a redshirt last season, looks for playing time this season.
Newcomers to squad are Paul Cooper, Marshall Henderson, Zach Jones, Jamel Outler, and Javarez Willis.
Texas Tech opens their 2010-2011 season at the United Spirit Arena on Friday, November 12, as they take on a new opponent, Louisiana-Monroe. The Red Raiders have won their opening home game for the previous ten seasons.
The complete Texas Tech men's basketball schedule can be found at Red Raiders basketball schedule.
To become a 2010-2011 season ticket holder or to purchase tickets for basketball games at the United Spirit Arena, please call (888) GO-BIG-12 or (806) 742-TECH or stop by the Texas Tech Athletic Ticket Office in the north end of Jones AT&T Stadium.
