Layups are so simple, even a 12-year-old can make them at Texas Tech
January 3, 2009 by Kevin Hunter
Filed under Basketball
This is a cute story from the Associated Press via ESPN.com.
But it makes you wonder if Pat Knight is slowly taking the Bob Knight route to silliness and unusual stunts to motivate his team.
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech Red Raiders coach Pat Knight grew tired of watching his team miss shots that even a child could make. So he found one to illustrate his frustration.
While the Red Raiders (10-4) were busy botching about 15 layups against Stephen F. Austin on Thursday, Knight scoured the stands and invited a youngster to join the team huddle.
Knight asked the boy whether he …read more
STAT OF THE DAY!
December 13, 2008 by Ryan Pravato
Filed under Basketball
Ben Woodside, a North Dakota State guard, poured in 60 on Friday in a tough triple OT loss to Stephen F. Austin.
That is NOT the STAT of the DAY!
STAT of the DAY-
The 35 free throws Ben Woodside attempted.
And if you’re counting, Woodside knocked down 30 of em.
This 30/35 free throw performance just barely beat out the 55 minutes played by Stephen F. Austin’s Josh Alexander.
Way to be a trooper Josh.
Both of these teams play today, by the way.




