Know Your Foe: Texas Tech Basketball Players to Watch
The TCU Horned Frogs take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday, February 25. Here are some key players on the Texas Tech team that TCU fans should know before the game
PF #0 Kevin Obanor
Power Forward from Durham, North Carolina. Senior
The 6-8 225 lb. power forward is a sixth-year senior for the Red Raiders. Obanor has been a pivotal piece to this team for quite a while. This season, he is their leading scorer. He is a decent shooter from most of the court but thrives when shooting from the low post. Obanor is also a good rebounder and a solid defender. However, he does have a few struggles, such as passing and guarding quick players. TCU will have to watch for his low post-shooting but should thrive when it comes to quickness, especially Mike Miles Jr. The Frogs did hold him to just a few points the last time they played. However, Obanor and Texas Tech have been on a hot streak lately, so the Horned Frogs need to be prepared.
| Kevin Obanor | 2022-23 Season Stats Average |
|---|---|
Points | 14.7 |
Rebounds | 6.4 |
Assists | 0.9 |
Field Goal % | 49.8% |
F #11 Fardaws Aimaq
Forward from Vancouver, Brittish Columbia. Redshirt Sophomore
The 6-11 245 lb. forward has entered the starting lineup after Daniel Batcho went down with an injury. He has fulfilled the position very well and has helped the Red Raiders get into a winning streak. He is a solid player who gets a decent amount of scores. He also plays solid defense. However, TCU must prepare for a different player because he did not play the last time Texas Tech faced the Frogs.
| Fardaws Aimaq | 2022-23 Season Stats Average |
|---|---|
Points | 11.0 |
Rebounds | 7.3 |
Assits | 1.7 |
Field Goal % | 47.0% |
G #23 De'vion Harmon
Four Star Guard from Denton, Texas. Senior
The 6-2 205 lb. guard was originally part of the Oklahoma Sooner basketball team before transferring to Oregon and now to Texas Tech. He leads the Red Raiders in assists, making playmaking easier for Texas Tech. Harmon is also an excellent defender making it hard for teams to execute their plays correctly. The last time he faced the Frogs, he was very efficient and had a solid game scoring 13 points. TCU will need to keep him from scoring to slow down this offense.
| De'vion Harmon | 2022-23 Season Stats Average |
|---|---|
Points | 13.5 |
Rebounds | 2.9 |
Assists | 3.5 |
Field Goal % | 44.8% |
G #2 Richard (Pop) Isaacs
Four Star Guard from Henderson, Nevada. Freshman
The 6-2 170 lb. guard may be smaller than others, but he should not be taken lightly. Pop is a great three-point shooter and likes playing more quicker. He has made his presence felt as a freshman and will only keep improving. TCU cannot let him be open because he will make you pay with the three-ball. The last time the Frogs played Texas Tech, Isaacs got hot, especially on the three-ball. He was the team’s leading scorer and was very smart about his shots. TCU needs to apply pressure to him so he makes fewer three-shots.
| Pop Isaacs | 2022-23 Season Stats Average |
|---|---|
Points | 11.7 |
Rebounds | 1.9 |
Assists | 2.6 |
Field Goal % | 38.3% |
G #20 Jaylon Tyson
Four Star Guard from Plano, Texas. Sophomore
The 6-6 185 lb. transfer guard from Texas has helped Texas Tech, especially offensively. He is a guard who has good size, strength, and skill. Tyson can make shots from anywhere on the court. He is also a great passer, helping the Red Raiders design plays. TCU will have to play good defense on him and the Tech team as a whole so that they can be successful in this matchup. TCU did a good job slowing him down a few weeks ago. However, that doesn't mean he will be shut down again. TCU must keep an eye on him because he is a very talented guard.
| Jaylon Tyson | 2022-23 Season Stats Average |
|---|---|
Points | 11.1 |
Rebound | 6.0 |
Assists | 1.4 |
Field Goal % | 48.7 |
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