The No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders will host the No. 17 West Virginia Mountaineers in a Big 12 match on Tuesday. The Mountaineers head into this game on the back of a 91-79 win over the Kansas Jayhawks. Guard Miles McBride came up big with a career-high 29 points to help take down the Jayhawks.
It seems there’s a ranked matchup every night in the ultra-deep Big 12 Conference, and the lone such game in the league on Tuesday features No. 17 West Virginia at No. 13 Texas Tech (rankings may change Monday) as both jockey for seeding in the conference tournament.
Event: Men’s Basketball
Date: Tuesday, February 9
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Team: West Virginia vs Texas Tech
Where: United Supermarkets Arena
TV: ESPN
Stream: ESPN app
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Watch: Live Stream
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Raiders Preview
The Tech Red Raiders head into this contest after impressive wins over Oklahoma and Kansas State. They remain in the AP’s top 25 and are presenting themselves as a threat to any opponent they play.
Their strong defense is a force to be reckoned with as it causes teams to lose their rhythm early during games. The Texas Tech Red Raiders hassled Kansas State into 18 turnovers and took them out of their misery in the second half.
We expect this team to do the same when they face the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Last Meeting
On Jan. 25, West Virginia edged visiting Texas Tech 88-87 when WVU was ranked No. 11 and TTU No. 10. Miles McBride made a go-ahead jumper with 6 seconds left and finished with a season-high 24 points for the Mountaineers. McBride scored 17 points over the final nine minutes. Jalen Bridges and reserve Sean McNeil each scored 13 points for West Virginia, which trailed by 12 with about seven minutes left. Mac McClung was great in the loss with 30 points. West Virginia, the worst shooting team in the Big 12, made its last 10 field-goal attempts and shot 58% (30 for 52) for the game.
Expert Prediction
Texas Tech 72, West Virginia 66.
Game Time/TV Channel/Streaming
You can watch No. 12 Texas Tech vs. No. 14 West Virginia on Tuesday, Feb 9th at 9:00 p.m. ET on ESPN, or you can watch via the ESPN app with a cable or streaming service login. If you don’t have a cable login to access the ESPN app, you can get a free trial from YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, or Sling TV to stream it.
How to stream NCAA college basketball live with a VPN
The NCAA announced that all Division I men’s and women’s basketball is back starting on November 25. There are a number of streaming options for the games, depending on which conference you want to watch.
Stream Big Ten basketball online
Price: 55 USD/month and up
Channels: ESPN, BTN, CBS, Fox, and FS1
Big Ten games are mostly split between ESPN and the Big Ten Network (BTN). A few games are shown on CBS, Fox, and FS1, with CBS, also broadcasting the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals and the Tournament Championship. The Big Ten Network will carry all-Big Ten Tournament games prior to the semifinals.
YouTube TV and Hulu+Live TV carry all of the above channels. Free trials are available.
Connect to a server located in the U.S.
Go to YouTube TV (65 USD/month) or Hulu+Live TV (65 USD/month)
Check the TV schedule for the team you want to watch. Example: Michigan.
Tune in to the appropriate channel to watch the games. If you’re watching through a web browser, use the ExpressVPN browser extension.
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Watching on mobile? Fire up the YouTube TV app (on Android or iOS), the Hulu app (on Android or iOS)
Watch SEC basketball live
Price: 25 USD/month and up
Channels: ESPN and SEC Network (use the “Sports Extra” add-on for Sling TV to get the SEC Network)
SEC fans only need ESPN and the SEC Network. You can access both networks via Sling TV or Hulu+ Live TV. All services offer a free trial.
Connect to a server located in the U.S.
Go to YouTube TV (65 USD/month), Sling TV Orange (starting at 25 USD/month + 10 USD/month for the “Sports Extra” add-on) or Hulu + Live TV (65 USD/month) and create an account.
Check the TV schedule for the team you want to watch. Example: Alabama.
Tune in to the appropriate channel to watch the games. If you’re watching through a web browser, use the ExpressVPN browser extension.
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Watching on mobile? Fire up the YouTube TV app (on Android or iOS), the Hulu app (on Android or iOS), the Sling TV app (on Android or iOS)
Stream ACC basketball live
Price: 55 USD/month and up
Channels: ESPN and ACC Network
ESPN covers most ACC games. However, a small portion of games is carried by regional sports networks and other broadcasters like ACC Network.
Get ExpressVPN.Connect to a server located in the U.S.
Go to YouTube TV (65 USD/month), Hulu+Live TV (65 USD/month) and create an account. Check the TV schedule for the team you want to watch. Example: Miami.
Tune in to the appropriate channel to watch the games. If you’re watching through a web browser, use the ExpressVPN browser extension.
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Watching on mobile? Fire up the YouTube TV app (on Android or iOS) or the Hulu app (on Android or iOS)
Watch Big 12 basketball online
Price: 20 USD/month and up
Channels: ESPN and CBS
ESPN covers most Big 12 games. CBS will exclusively carry a few games. Get ExpressVPN.Connect to a server located in the U.S.Go to YouTube TV (65 USD/month), Sling TV Orange (25 USD/month and up, you may need a U.S. credit/debit card or PayPal to subscribe) or Hulu+Live TV (65 USD/month) and create an account.
Check the TV schedule for the team you want to watch. Example: Texas.
Tune in to the appropriate channel to watch the games. If you’re watching through a web browser, use the ExpressVPN browser extension.
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Watching on mobile? Fire up the YouTube TV app (on Android or iOS), the Hulu app (on Android or iOS), or the Sling TV app (on Android or iOS).
Stream Pac-12 basketball games
Price: 40 USD/month and up
Channels: CBS, ESPN, Fox, and Pac-12 Network
Most Pac-12 games are shown on the Pac-12 Network or ESPN. The rest are exclusively carried by CBS and Fox.
Sling TV carries both of the primary channels for watching Pac-12 games. A three-day free trial is available. You may need a U.S. credit card or PayPal. Get ExpressVPN. Connect to a server located in the U.S.Go to Sling TV Blue and Orange (25 USD/month and up) and select the “Sports Extra” add-on for an extra 10 USD/month to access the Pac-12 Network. Check the TV schedule for the team you want to watch. Example: UCLA.
Tune in to the appropriate channel to watch the games. If you’re watching through a web browser, use the ExpressVPN browser extension.
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Watching on mobile? Fire up the Sling TV app (on Android or iOS).
NBA Prospects to watch this year in NCAA college basketball
While a number of top basketball prospects have been seeking an alternative to the NCAA in recent years, college basketball is still where you’ll find most of the NBA’s future stars.
Here’s a list of players to watch this season who could soon be suiting up for your favorite NBA franchise:
Cade Cunningham, PG, Oklahoma State – Cunningham is the best bet to end up as the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft. Listed At 6’8” and 220 pounds, the 19-year-old has an extraordinary size for his position, which gives him versatility on defense and an improved ability to finish at the rim.
He also excels when it comes to creating shots for his teammates with his advanced basketball IQ, ability to read the floor, and passing prowess. He’s an extremely polished and complete player without significant holes in his game.
Evan Mobley, PF/C, USC – Mobley has an enticing combination of length and mobility which should make the seven-footer a valuable defender and rim protector. He also possesses some rare gifts on the other end of the floor for a man his size.
The 19-year-old is a capable ball-handler, a strong passer, and doesn’t lack shooting potential either. His ceiling is extremely high, but he needs to add some weight and strength to battle with NBA big men in the paint.
Jalen Suggs, PG, Gonzaga – Suggs is a rising prospect who is impressing teams with his athleticism, competitiveness, and ability to finish at the rim. He’s also a strong on-ball defender, which significantly raises his floor.
There’s still room for him to improve his shooting range and his half-court playmaking, but there’s no reason to believe he can’t make both of those things happen.
Zaire Williams, SF, Stanford – Williams profiles as a knockdown shooter and athletic, switchable wing defender. Whether he can be more than that will depend on if he can find ways to attack the rim in the halfcourt.
If all of his offense comes from outside shooting, he may end up as more of a role player, but if he can develop a more sophisticated offensive game there is potential for him to be a top-notch scorer.
Jalen Johnson, SF, Duke – Johnson is an extremely gifted playmaker for his size (6’9”) and is particularly dangerous running in transition thanks to his elite athleticism. Any early-season foot injury could affect his stock, but he has a tantalizing offensive ceiling.
Concerns about Johnson’s defense and three-point shooting should keep him from the very top of the draft, but he’s an extremely exciting player to watch at the NCAA level.
Scottie Barnes, PF, Florida State – Barnes is a polished, high-IQ player without many holes in his game. While he doesn’t possess outstanding athleticism or a deadly shot, he’s a versatile and instinctual defender who’s drawn some comparisons to Draymond Green.
His ceiling might not be quite as high as some of the other guys on this list, but he’s an extremely safe bet to be a positive contributor at the NBA level.
James Bouknight, SG, UConn – Bouknight is a talented scorer who can get buckets in the lane or with his strong pull-up jumper. He can create his own shot, but he hasn’t shown much creating for others, which could limit his offensive potential.
The 20-year-old is also on the skinny side at 6’4” and 175 pounds and could stand to bulk up to better stand his ground on defense.
Brandon Boston Jr., SF/SG, Kentucky – Boston Jr. is similar to Bouknight in that he excels at creating his own shot, but could improve as a playmaker. He could also hone his three-point shooting skills, which have been dismal early in his college career.
On the plus side, Boston Jr. isn’t a one-dimensional player; he should contribute on defense and profiles as a strong rebounder thanks to his top-notch athleticism. The 19-year-old will be a divisive player come draft time, as some teams will buy into his potential, while others will steer clear of someone whose offensive game looks rather inefficient at this point.
Moses Moody, SG, Arkansas – Moody is a shooter, plain and simple. He doesn’t wow NBA evaluators with his athleticism or playmaking, and he’s unlikely to graduate beyond a “3-and-D” role.
That’s OK, though. He’s really good at what he does, even if it is fairly limited, and there’s almost no bust potential here. If you draft Moody, you know what you’re getting.
Jaden Springer, SG, Tennessee – Springer is a high-effort player on both ends of the floor who contributes in a variety of areas without truly excelling in anyone.
The 6’5” guard is capable of getting buckets, but his efficiency can be dubious and it’s worth wondering if he could hold down a high-usage role at the next level.
Keon Johnson, SG/SF, Tennessee – Springer’s teammate has a higher ceiling than him thanks to his dynamism in transition and backdoor cuts in the half-court. Overall, he’s an excellent athlete, which also helps him on defense.
Johnson plays above the rim, but he’s not much of an on-ball creator or catch-and-shoot threat. That makes him a better bet to thrive in a smaller role rather than become the primary option for a winning team.
Caleb Love, PG/SG, North Carolina – Love is a capable scorer and ball-handler who also has the size (6’5”) and strength to contribute on the other side of the floor.
There are questions about his ability to read the floor and run an offense as a full-time point guard, but he has a chance to succeed as a combo guard with a focus on scoring.
Day’Ron Sharpe, C, North Carolina – While traditional centers aren’t sexy picks in the NBA these days, Sharpe is a good bet for teams who need someone to protect the rim against fellow bigs, clean the glass, and score down low.
The lack of a jump shot means Sharpe is no unicorn, but sometimes a solid workhorse is worth investing in.
Josh Christopher, SG, Arizona State – Christopher can get a bucket from beyond the arc, from midrange, or above the rim, and therein lies the vast majority of his value. Nothing about his game other than his scoring stands out, but he’s good enough at racking up points that it hasn’t tended to matter.
At the NBA level, Christopher is probably more of an offensive jolt off the bench than a top option, but guys with his profile often play important roles for winnings teams—and find themselves in Sixth Man of the Year conversations.
Greg Brown, PF, Texas – Brown has all the tools to be an impact player, but they don’t always come together in a cohesive way. Theoretically, he can be a versatile defender who protects the rim and guards every position on the floor while using his elite athleticism to threaten the paint on offense. He’s even shown the ability to hit the three-pointer at times.
In practice, Brown is inconsistent in every facet of his game at this point and is more of a project than a complete player. He might have a higher range of outcomes than anyone else in the draft.
College basketball Top 25 rankings
These are the top teams as we get closer and closer to March Madness.
- Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Baylor Bears
- Michigan Wolverines
- Ohio State Buckeyes
- Villanova Wildcats
- Illinois Fighting Illini
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Houston Cougars
- Virginia Cavaliers
- Missouri Tigers
- Alabama Crimson Tide
- Oklahoma Sooners
- Texas Longhorns
- West Virginia Mountaineers
- Iowa Hawkeyes
- Tennessee Volunteers
- Florida State Seminoles
- Virginia Tech Hokies
- Creighton Bluejays
- USC Trojans
- Wisconsin Badgers
- Loyola Ramblers
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Purdue Boilermakers
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights
