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AP College Basketball Players of the Week: TTU's Anderson, Iowa State's Crooks

Texas Tech's Christian Anderson and Iowa State's Audi Crooks are the Associated Press College Basketball Players of the Week for Week 7.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

AP College Basketball Players of the Week: TTU's Anderson, Iowa State's Crooks

Conference seasons kick into gear following light AP Top 25 holiday week

The week of Christmas is typically a slow time on the college basketball, with a handful of games before and after the holiday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Men's CBK Top 25: Upset Duke Drops From Top 5, No. 2 Michigan Picks Up Votes

Arizona remains No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, but Michigan is closing the gap, while Duke falls out of the to...

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Men's CBK Top 25: Upset Duke Drops From Top 5, No. 2 Michigan Picks Up Votes

Women's CBK AP Top 25: UConn Routs Iowa and Stays No. 1, Big Ten and SEC Dominate

UConn, Texas, South Carolina, and UCLA remain at the top of The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll, which is dominated by SEC a...

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Women's CBK AP Top 25: UConn Routs Iowa and Stays No. 1, Big Ten and SEC Dominate

Last Night in College Basketball: Michigan and Arizona Tried to Prove Who's No. 1

Michigan and Arizona both try to prove who is No. 1, UConn dominates Iowa, a pair of 41-point games, Duke blows it late and more from the we...

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Michigan and Arizona Tried to Prove Who's No. 1

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Welcomes Kentucky Back, Top 3 Unchanged

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares the latest edition of his college basketball rankings, with Michigan continuing to lead the way.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Welcomes Kentucky Back, Top 3 Unchanged

Donovan Atwell - Key role player for Tech Atwell supplied five points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 40 minutes during Saturday's 82-81 victory over Duke.

Impact Atwell has started all 12 games this year for Texas Tech, and while his scoring average is a tick below his last two seasons at UNC-Greensboro, he's been far more efficient, increasing his shooting percentage five points to 45.2. While JT Topping, JeJuan Watts and Christian Anderson will continue to be the top offensive options for the Red Raiders, Atwell seems content with his role of providing opportunistic outside shooting.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyeree Bryan - Benched early against Duke Bryan registered no counting stats across three minutes during Saturday's 82-81 victory over Duke.

Impact Bryan had started every game this season for Texas Tech, and while his output has been inconsistent at best, Saturday represented a low point. All it took were a few defensive mistakes for Bryan to get pulled early, and he never re-entered the game, which is notable given he averages 22.3 mpg on the year. Meanwhile, Jaylen Petter saw 31 minutes off the bench, and he produced five points on 2-of-7 shooting. It's possible the message hits home and Bryan is given another chance, but his current fantasy value is almost non-existent until we know he's out of the dog house. More clarity may not be provided until Dec. 28 against Winthrop, which is Texas Tech's next game on the schedule.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 19 Texas Tech overcomes foul trouble in stunning comeback from 17 down against 3rd-ranked Duke

Every number on the scoreboard and every line on the stat sheet indicated No. 19 Texas Tech was in serious trouble

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No. 19 Texas Tech Upsets No. 3 Duke After Big Second-Half Rally at MSG

No. 19 Texas Tech defeated third-ranked Duke in a big comeback win at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

No. 19 Texas Tech Upsets No. 3 Duke After Big Second-Half Rally at MSG

No. 19 Texas Tech rallies from 17 down in 2nd half to stun No. 3 Duke 82-81 at MSG

Christian Anderson scored 23 of his 27 points in the second half, including the tiebreaking free throw with 3.4 seconds left, and No. 19 Texas Tech rallied from 17 down to beat thi...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Christian Anderson - Leads Red Raiders in upset win Anderson recorded 27 points (9-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, five assists and three steals in 40 minutes during Saturday's 82-81 win over Duke.

Impact Anderson led the way for the Red Raiders during their upset of third-ranked Duke, connecting on five triples en route to tallying 27 points. The sophomore playmaker also added five helpers and three steals as he continues to perform as one of the best point guards in the country. It was the third time in four games and the fifth time this season that Anderson has topped the 20-point mark. For the season, Anderson is averaging 19.9 points, 3.4 boards and 1.9 steals while ranking fourth nationally with 7.3 assists per contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

JT Toppin - Records sixth double double Toppin chipped in 19 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-7 FT) and 10 rebounds over 32 minutes during Saturday's 82-81 victory over Duke.

Impact Toppin churned out another double double, finishing one point shy of his fourth 20/10 performance of the season as the Red Raiders pulled off the upset against the third-ranked Blue Devils. The junior center did not add any other ancillary stats on the evening but had shown his effectiveness on the defensive end with 11 blocked shots over the previous three games. For the season, Toppin has lived up to his billing as the best big man in the country, averaging 21.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 steals across 34.0 minutes per contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marial Akuentok - Out Saturday Akuentok (lower body) won't play on Friday against Duke, per RedRaiderSports.com.

Impact Akuentok wasn't expected to be available against the Blue Devils, and indeed, the freshman forward will sit out his sixth straight game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wisne and Northern Colorado host Denver

Northern Colorado plays the Denver Pioneers after Brock Wisne scored 29 points in Northern Colorado's 101-90 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

The Big 12 standings show alarming story on Texas Tech's struggles away from Lubbock At 8-3, things certainly aren’t perfect for the Texas Tech Red Raiders men’s basketball team so far this season. That said, it’s early. Ther...

5 DAYS AGO • WRECKEMRED.COM

Will Texas Tech's Manhattan matchup vs. No. 3 Duke define the Red Raiders' season? So far this season, it’s more than clear that the No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders men’s basketball team has some serious talent and potential....

5 DAYS AGO • WRECKEMRED.COM

Marial Akuentok - Unlikely to be available Akuentok (lower body) is expected to be unavailable for Saturday's meeting with Duke, Nathan Giese of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Akuentok seems to be trending towards sitting pout this matchup as he continues working back from a lower body injury. The freshman center will aim to be back for the team's meeting with Winthrop on Dec. 28.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luke Bamgboye - Won't play Saturday Bamgboye (knee) is out for Saturday's game against Duke, according to Nathan Giese of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact Bamgboye suffered the injury during the first half of Tuesday's game against Northern Colorado. He's started in four of his seven appearances, and his absence will thin the team's depth in the frontcourt. Bamgboye is averaging 5.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game this season. His next chance to play will come against Winthrop on Sunday, Dec. 28.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Duke Blue Devils and the No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders play in New York City, New York

The No. 3 Duke Blue Devils face the No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: TCU Posted Double Triple-Doubles in Dominant W

Two triple-doubles in one night for TCU, UConn opens Big East play, Tennessee upsets Louisville, double the Betts for UCLA and more from Tue...

DECEMBER 17 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: TCU Posted Double Triple-Doubles in Dominant W

LeJuan Watts scores 36 points as No. 19 Texas Tech extends nonconference home win streak to 45

LeJuan Watts scored 36 points on 12-of-13 shooting, JT Toppin scored 23 and No. 19 Texas Tech extended its non-conference home winning streak to 45 games with a 101-90 win over Nor...

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

LeJuan Watts - Detonates for career-high 36 Watts provided 36 points (12-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 9-11 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 101-90 victory over Northern Colorado.

Impact Watts exploded for a career-high 36 points on 12-for-13 shooting as Texas Tech pulled away late to take down the Bears. The junior forward connected on all nine of his shots from within the paint while also going a season-best 3-for-4 from beyond the arc. The 36 points were 12 clear of his previous high-water performance, a 24-point effort last season while at Washington State. Third-ranked Duke is up next for the Red Raiders and Watts will hope that this scoring eruption is a harbinger of things to come as he has averaged less than 10 points in three previous matchups this season against ranked teams.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Bamgboye - Suffers injury Tuesday Bamgboye (knee) exited Tuesday's game against Northern Colorado, On3.com reports.

Impact Bamgboye, who recently cleared NCAA concussion protocol, suffered a left knee injury in the first half of Tuesday's game against Northern Colorado. The 6-foot-11 sophomore saw seven minutes of action in the first half, posting four points and two rebounds. Bamgboye's status for Saturday's game against Duke remains unclear at this time.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Bamgboye - Warming up Tuesday Bamgboye (concussion) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Northern Colorado, Nathan Giese of The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Bamgboye missed the game against Arkansas on Saturday since he was on the concussion protocol. Even though he's warming up, that doesn't guarantee he'll suit up. Expect LeJuan Watts to start if Bamgboye doesn't get the green light.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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AP College Basketball Players of the Week: TTU's Anderson, Iowa State's Crooks

Conference seasons kick into gear following light AP Top 25 holiday week

Men's CBK Top 25: Upset Duke Drops From Top 5, No. 2 Michigan Picks Up Votes

Women's CBK AP Top 25: UConn Routs Iowa and Stays No. 1, Big Ten and SEC Dominate

Last Night in College Basketball: Michigan and Arizona Tried to Prove Who's No. 1

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Welcomes Kentucky Back, Top 3 Unchanged

No. 19 Texas Tech overcomes foul trouble in stunning comeback from 17 down against 3rd-ranked Duke

No. 19 Texas Tech Upsets No. 3 Duke After Big Second-Half Rally at MSG

No. 19 Texas Tech rallies from 17 down in 2nd half to stun No. 3 Duke 82-81 at MSG

Wisne and Northern Colorado host Denver

No. 3 Duke Blue Devils and the No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders play in New York City, New York

Last Night in College Basketball: TCU Posted Double Triple-Doubles in Dominant W

LeJuan Watts scores 36 points as No. 19 Texas Tech extends nonconference home win streak to 45