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Short-handed No. 25 Texas Tech takes down No. 6 Kansas 75-67

Bryson Williams scored 22 points, Clarence Nadolny had a career-high 17 and short-handed No. 25 Texas Tech upended sixth-ranked Kansas 75-67

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas vs Texas Tech Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Jan. 8) Saturday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes a clash between the No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks and No. 25 Texas Tech Red Raiders. Kans...

JANUARY 8, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Clarence Nadolny - Draws another start Nadolny will start Saturday against Kansas, Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact This marks Nadolny's second straight start as Texas Tech is still not at full strength due to multiple injuries on the roster. Nadolny played 36 minutes against Iowa State on Wednesday and registered nine points and four steals.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin McCullar - Out Saturday McCullar (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Kansas Bishop Van Buren of The Daily Toreador reports.

Impact McCullar did not play in Texas Tech's game against Iowa State on Wednesday, and he was seen wearing a walking boot on the sideline today. The 6-foot-6 forward has put up 13.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals on 32 minutes per game this season. Texas Tech will take on Baylor Wednesday which will be McCullar's next chance to return.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Terrence Shannon - Won't play Saturday Shannon (back) will miss Saturday's game against Kansas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Shannon will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to the back issue and it isn't clear exactly when the junior point guard is targeting a return. His next chance to rejoin the action comes to light Tuesday in a big showdown with No. 1 overall Baylor.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sardaar Calhoun - Not spotted during warmups Calhoun (undisclosed) was not seen warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Kansas,Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact The Red Raiders could be shorthanded Saturday with three players, including Calhoun, absent from warmups as tipoff approaches. Calhoun has played sparingly of late and hasn't seen more than 10 minutes of action since November. His absence could affect Texas Tech's depth on the wing, however.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin McCullar - Not spotted in warmups McCullar (undisclosed) hasn't been spotted in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Kansas, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact McCullar was deemed a game-time decision leading up to Saturday's clash and doesn't look to be in a good spot in terms of his status for the contest. Barring a late arrival in warmups, it's looking like the junior will need to wait until Tuesday against Butler, at the earliest, to rejoin the action.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Terrence Shannon - Not seen in warmup Shannon (back) was not seen warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Kansas, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Texas Tech could be without Shannon, Sardaar Calhoun or Kevin McCullar for Saturday's matchup. Shannon has been dealing with a back injury and has missed each of the last four games. Clarence Nadolny could take over most of the point guard duties against the Jayhawks if Shannon is ultimately ruled out.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chibuzo Agbo - Warming up Agbo is warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup with Kansas Chris Level of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Agbo did not play in Wednesday's game against Iowa State for undisclosed reasons but has been seen warming up ahead of today's game against Kansas. The 6-foot-7 forward has put up 2.1 points and 1.8 rebounds on 9.9 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Batcho - Looks slated to play Batcho (undisclosed) is participating in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Kansas, Chris Level of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Batcho was unable to take the floor in Wednesday's game against Iowa State but looks set to return after a one-game absence. Assuming that's the case, he should appear off the bench and will likely supply double-digit minutes for the Red Raiders.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mylik Wilson - Taking part in warmups Wilson (knee) is participating in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Kansas, Chris Level of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Wilson looks set to rejoin the action after sitting out the last five games while dealing with a knee injury. Given that he hasn't played in a month, it wouldn't be shocking if Wilson's workload is tapered a bit.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball picks: Michigan State-Michigan, Kansas-Texas Tech, and other games ATS Seth Davis makes his picks for Saturday's top games, including showdowns in the Mountain West and WCC.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mylik Wilson - Will possibly play Saturday Wilson (knee) will potentially see the floor Saturday, Nathan Giese of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Wilson has missed the teams five previous games as he nursed a knee injury, though his progression sets him up to potentially play on Saturday against Kansas. The 6-foot-3 guard has started five games for the Red Raiders, playing in eight games overall and averaging 4.1 points in 20.6 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin McCullar - Will be a game time decision Coach Adams said that McCullar will be a game time decision for the upcoming game against Kansas on Saturday, Nathan Giese reports.

Impact More news on McCullar will probably be released on Saturday but for now, it seems he has a 50/50 chance of playing.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 25 Texas Tech faces tough test vs No. 6 Kansas

No. 6 Kansas presents a tough challenge for No. 25 Texas Tech

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chibuzo Agbo - One of nine players sidelined Agbo was unavailable for Wednesday's 51-47 loss to Iowa State, Ben Golan of Rivals reports.

Impact Agbo was one of nine players sidelined for one reason or another, leaving the Red Raiders with just seven available players. They still managed to hang tough and hold the Cyclones to 51 points, but simply didn't have the offensive firepower to emerge victorious. The team will be hopeful to get closer to full strength in advance of Saturday's matchup against Kansas.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Iowa State holds off No. 25 Texas Tech 51-47

Izaiah Brockington’s four-point play with 1:52 left propelled No. 11 Iowa State past No. 25 Texas Tech 51-47

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JANUARY 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Clarence Nadolny - Starting Wednesday Nadolny is in the starting lineup Wednesday against Iowa State.

Impact The junior will make his first career start with Kevin McCullar (undisclosed) and Terrence Shannon (back) both out. Nadolny is currently averaging 2.8 points and 1.3 assists across nine appearances.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Tech vs Iowa State Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Jan. 5) Wednesday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes a clash between the No. 25 Texas Tech Red Raiders and No. 11 Iowa State Cyclones...

JANUARY 5, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Kevin McCullar - Out against Iowa State McCullar (undisclosed) will not play in the game versus Iowa State on Wednesday, Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact It's unknown what injury McCullar is dealing with but it will be tough for Texas Tech to replace his solid production as he is averaging 13.5 points per game this season.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mylik Wilson - Will sit again Wilson (knee) will remain sidelined for Wednesday's game against Iowa State, Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Wilson hasn't appeared in a contest since injuring his knee on Dec. 7 and is set for a fifth consecutive absence from the floor Wednesday. When healthy, the junior figures to see double-digit minutes again, though it's unclear exactly how close he is to a return.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Terrence Shannon - Won't play Wednesday Shannon (back) won't play Wednesday against Iowa State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact As expected, Shannon will miss his fourth straight game due to back spasms. In his absence, Kevin McCullar and Adonis Arms are both candidates for increased run once again. Shannon is averaging 14.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists across six appearances this season.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 25 Texas Tech dives into Big 12 play with 2 ranked foes

No. 25 Texas Tech is diving into a challenging stretch of games to open its Big 12 schedule

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Terrence Shannon - Unlikely to suit up Wednesday Shannon (back) is unlikely to be ready for Wednesday's game against Iowa State, Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Shannon is looking at missing his fourth straight game due to back spasms. Kevin McCullar and Adonis Arms will likely be called upon to pick up more of the slack in the backcourt once again. Shannon is averaging 14.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists when on the floor this season.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE