The Texas Tech Red Raiders made a statement this past weekend at the Legends Classic in Brooklyn, New York. The Red Raiders went 2-1, with wins over Tarleton State and DePaul before falling to Purdue in the championship game. Despite the loss in the championship game, there were several positive takeaways for Texas Tech basketball.
While the Red Raiders offense was impressive, their defense needs some work. Texas Tech allowed opponents to shoot 45.2% from the field in the Legends Classic, including 38.1% from beyond the arc. The Red Raiders also struggled to rebound, allowing opponents to grab 39.4% of offensive rebounds.
Despite their loss to Purdue, the Red Raiders showed a lot of potential in the Legends Classic. The Red Raiders are a young team with a lot of talent. With continued development, this team could be a contender in the Big 12 and nationally.
### Conclusion
The Legends Classic was a great opportunity for the Red Raiders to get some early-season experience. The Red Raiders showed that they have a lot of potential, but they also have some areas that need to be improved. If the Red Raiders can improve their defense, they have the potential to be a very good team this season.