2014–15 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team

The 2014–15 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represented Texas Tech University in the 2014–15 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was led by head coach Tubby Smith, who brought in a whole new coaching staff with him last season. The Red Raiders played their home games at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas and were members of the Big 12 Conference.

2014–15 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball
ConferenceBig 12
2014–15 record13–19 (3–15 Big 12)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home arenaUnited Supermarkets Arena
2014–15 Big 12 men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 10 Kansas135 .722  279  .750
No. 9 Iowa State126 .667  259  .735
No. 13 Oklahoma126 .667  2411  .686
No. 16 Baylor117 .611  2410  .706
No. 20 West Virginia117 .611  2510  .714
Oklahoma State810 .444  1814  .563
Texas810 .444  2014  .588
Kansas State810 .444  1517  .469
TCU414 .222  1815  .545
Texas Tech315 .167  1319  .406
2015 Big 12 Tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll [1]

Recruits

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Keenan Evans
PG
Richardson, Texas Berkner 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) N/A Oct 15, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Justin Gray
SF
Tampa, FL Berkeley Prep 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Oct 3, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Justin Jamison
PF
West Plains, MO Missouri
State-West Plains
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Mar 11, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN: N/A
Isaiah Manderson
C
Oldsmar, FL Oldsmar Christian 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Aug 15, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Norense Odiase
PF
Delray Beach, FL Elev8 Sports Academy 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 240 lb (110 kg) Mar 14, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN: N/A
Zach Smith
SF
Plano, TX Plano East 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Oct 5, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN: N/A
Devaugntah Williams
PG
West Plains, MO Missouri
State-West Plains
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Mar 10, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2014 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

    Roster

    2014–15 Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball team
    PlayersCoaches
    Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
    G 0 Devaugntah Williams 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)200 lb (91 kg) JrCanton
    Missouri-West Plains
    Canton, OH
    C 1 Isaiah Manderson 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)235 lb (107 kg) FrOldsmar Christian School Bronx, NY
    G 2 Stan Mays 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg) SoEpiscopal Baton Rouge, LA
    G 3 Randy Onwuasor 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)190 lb (86 kg) SoInglewood Inglewood, CA
    F 4 Justin Jamison 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)260 lb (118 kg) JrStrongsville
    Missouri-West Plains
    Garfield Heights, OH
    F 5 Justin Gray 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)185 lb (84 kg) FrBerkeley Prep Tampa, FL
    F 11 Zach Smith 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)210 lb (95 kg) FrPlano East Plano, TX
    G 12 Keenan Evans 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)175 lb (79 kg) FrBerkner Richardson, TX
    G 13 Luke Adams 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)170 lb (77 kg) SrBig Spring Big Spring, TX
    G 14 Robert Turner 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)180 lb (82 kg) SrLaney
    NMJC
    Augusta, GA
    F 15 Aaron Ross 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)225 lb (102 kg) RS SoParkview North Little Rock, AR
    G 20 Toddrick Gotcher 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)200 lb (91 kg) RS JrLakeview Garland, TX
    F 32 Norense Odiase 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)265 lb (120 kg) FrNorth Crowley Crowley, TX
    F 34 Alex Foster 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)225 lb (102 kg) SoSeton Academy Joliet, IL
    F 35 Clark Lammert 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)210 lb (95 kg) SrChurchill San Antonio, TX
    Head coach
    Assistant coach(es)

    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on

    Schedule

    Date
    time, TV
    Rank# Opponent# Result Record Site (attendance)
    city, state
    Exhibition
    11/03/2014*
    7:00 pm
    Southeastern Oklahoma State W 79–67 
    United Supermarkets Arena (N/A)
    Lubbock, TX
    11/08/2014*
    7:00 pm
    Texas A&M–Commerce L 69–72 OT
    United Supermarkets Arena (4,841)
    Lubbock, TX
    Non-conference regular season
    11/14/2014*
    8:00 pm, FSSW+
    Loyola (MD) W 71–59  1–0
    United Supermarkets Arena (6,041)
    Lubbock, TX
    11/18/2014*
    9:30 pm, ESPN2
    at LSU
    ESPN Tip-Off Marathon
    L 64–69 OT 1–1
    Maravich Center (8,010)
    Baton Rouge, LA
    11/22/2014*
    7:00 pm, FSSW+
    Missouri State W 80–68  2–1
    United Supermarkets Arena (5,107)
    Lubbock, TX
    11/25/2014*
    7:00 pm, FSSW+
    Northwestern State W 75–64  3–1
    United Supermarkets Arena (4,535)
    Lubbock, TX
    11/30/2014*
    1:00 pm, FSSW
    Air Force W 63–62  4–1
    United Supermarkets Arena (4,876)
    Lubbock, TX
    12/03/2014*
    8:00 pm, SECN/ESPN3
    Auburn W 46–44  5–1
    United Supermarkets Arena (7,040)
    Lubbock, TX
    12/10/2014*
    8:00 pm, FSSW+
    Fresno State W 73–56  6–1
    United Supermarkets Arena (5,530)
    Lubbock, TX
    12/14/2014*
    1:00 pm, FSSW
    Prairie View A&M W 79–51  7–1
    United Supermarkets Arena (5,122)
    Lubbock, TX
    12/17/2014*
    7:00 pm, FCS Central
    South Carolina State
    Las Vegas Classic
    W 101–39  8–1
    United Supermarkets Arena (5,164)
    Lubbock, TX
    12/19/2014*
    7:00 pm, FSSW+
    Arkansas–Pine Bluff
    Las Vegas Classic
    W 72–51  9–1
    United Supermarkets Arena (5,091)
    Lubbock, TX
    12/22/2014*
    7:00 pm
    vs. Loyola (IL)
    Las Vegas Classic semifinals
    L 44–62  9–2
    Orleans Arena (1,270)
    Las Vegas, NV
    12/23/2014*
    8:00 pm, FS1
    vs. Houston
    Las Vegas Classic 3rd place game
    L 69–82  9–3
    Orleans Arena (1,125)
    Las Vegas, NV
    12/29/2014*
    7:00 pm, FSSW+
    North Texas W 60–45  10–3
    United Supermarkets Arena (6,033)
    Lubbock, TX
    Big 12 regular season
    01/03/2015
    1:00 pm, ESPNU
    No. 11 Texas L 61–70  10–4
    (0–1)
    United Supermarkets Arena (9,936)
    Lubbock, TX
    01/05/2015
    6:00 pm, ESPNU
    No. 14 West Virginia L 67–78  10–5
    (0–2)
    United Supermarkets Arena (6,073)
    Lubbock, TX
    01/10/2015
    2:00 pm, ESPNU
    at Kansas L 54–86  10–6
    (0–3)
    Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)
    Lawrence, KS
    01/14/2015
    8:00 pm, ESPNews
    at Kansas State L 51–58  10–7
    (0–4)
    Bramlage Coliseum (12,264)
    Manhattan, KS
    01/17/2015
    3:00 pm, ESPNews
    TCU L 42–62  10–8
    (0–5)
    United Supermarkets Arena (9,142)
    Lubbock, TX
    01/21/2015
    8:00 pm, ESPNU
    at Oklahoma State L 43–63  10–9
    (0–6)
    Gallagher-Iba Arena (7,090)
    Stillwater, OK
    01/24/2015
    3:00 pm, ESPNU
    No. 9 Iowa State W 78–73  11–9
    (1–6)
    United Supermarkets Arena (9,310)
    Lubbock, TX
    01/28/2015
    6:30 pm, ESPNews
    at No. 24 Oklahoma L 36–81  11–10
    (1–7)
    Lloyd Noble Center (9,857)
    Norman, OK
    01/31/2015
    11:00 am, ESPNU
    at No. 17 West Virginia L 55–78  11–11
    (1–8)
    WVU Coliseum (12,192)
    Morgantown, WV
    02/04/2015
    8:00 pm, ESPNU
    Kansas State W 64–47  12–11
    (2–8)
    United Supermarkets Arena (7,429)
    Lubbock, TX
    02/07/2015
    1:00 pm, ESPNU
    at No. 11 Iowa State L 38–75  12–12
    (2–9)
    Hilton Coliseum (14,384)
    Ames, IA
    02/10/2015
    8:00 pm, ESPN2
    No. 8 Kansas L 53–71  12–13
    (2–10)
    United Supermarkets Arena (10,397)
    Lubbock, TX
    02/14/2015
    7:00 pm, LHN
    at Texas L 41–56  12–14
    (2–11)
    Frank Erwin Center (13,178)
    Austin, TX
    02/17/2015
    6:00 pm, ESPN2
    No. 20 Baylor L 49–54  12–15
    (2–12)
    United Supermarkets Center (6,572)
    Lubbock, TX
    02/21/2015
    11:00 am, ESPNews
    No. 17 Oklahoma L 75–79 OT 12–16
    (2–13)
    United Supermarkets Arena (6,761)
    Lubbock, TX
    02/25/2015
    7:00 pm, FSSW+
    at TCU L 54–71  12–17
    (2–14)
    Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center (3,912)
    Fort Worth, TX
    02/28/2015
    3:00 pm, ESPNews
    Oklahoma State W 63–62  13–17
    (3–14)
    United Supermarkets Arena (7,480)
    Lubbock, TX
    03/06/2015
    8:00 pm, ESPN2
    at No. 14 Baylor L 74–77  13–18
    (3–15)
    Ferrell Center (9,554)
    Waco, TX
    Big 12 Tournament
    03/11/2015
    8:00 pm, ESPNU
    vs. Texas
    First Round
    L 53–65  13–19
    Sprint Center (18,972)
    Kansas City, MO
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
    All times are in Central Time.
    1. "2019-20 Big 12 Men's Basketball Record Book" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. pp. 26–30. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
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