Texas Tech Red Raiders

The Texas Tech Red Raiders play at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, where the program has become a defensive powerhouse under recent coaches. Under Grant McCasland, the Red Raiders aim to maintain the culture established by Chris Beard. Texas Tech's scarlet and black colors and the Masked Rider create a distinct identity. The program reached the 2019 national championship game. Texas Tech's location in West Texas creates a passionate, isolated fanbase. The Red Raiders' rivalry with Texas and Baylor adds Big 12 stakes.

Texas Tech reached the 2019 national championship game under Chris Beard, losing to Virginia in overtime. The Red Raiders have made 19 NCAA Tournament appearances. Jarrett Culver, Zhaire Smith, and Mac McClung are among the program's recent NBA players. Bob Knight coached at Texas Tech from 2001 to 2008. The Red Raiders' 2018 Elite Eight and 2019 title game run established Lubbock as a basketball destination.