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Texas Tech basketball: Grad transfers that could land in Lubbock

By Matthew Conner

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15: TJ Holyfield #22 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks shoots against Zach Smith #11 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at American Airlines Center on March 15, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15: TJ Holyfield #22 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks shoots against Zach Smith #11 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at American Airlines Center on March 15, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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Admon Gilder – Guard; Texas A&M

Last week, one of the top senior guards in the transfer portal, Admon Gilder, was in Lubbock for an official visit.  The 6-foot-4 guard sat out last season at Texas A&M due to a blood clot and with the firing of Billy Kennedy, he is now looking for a new opportunity.

In 2017-18, the Dallas native averaged an impressive 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game for an A&M team that reached the Sweet 16.  He shot 39.5% from 3-point range averaging 1.6 made 3’s per contest.

But what makes Gilder seem like a perfect fit with Texas Tech is the fact that he is a rugged defender.  In 2017-18, he averaged 1.2 steals per game earning him a reputation for being one of the best two-way guards in the SEC.

Tech could certainly use another lock-down perimeter defender to help fill the hole left by the departure of Matt Mooney, who surprised many by becoming one of the best on-ball defenders in the nation for Chris Beard last year.  What’s more, Tech will also have to find a way to replace the defensive versatility of Jarrett Culver, who utilized his length to guard multiple spots on the floor.

Gilder is a tough-nosed player who would slot in perfectly next to Davide Moretti in the Texas Tech back court.  Though some consider him more of a “3-and-D” player, his nice assist numbers suggest he would be capable of helping create offense for others, especially spot-up shooters such as Moretti and Kyler Edwards, as Culver was so capable of doing this season.

Judging by reports on Twitter, it appears as if Tech and Gonzaga are the two top contenders for Gilder’s services.  He is set to visit Gonzaga this week and could likely make his decision before the end of the month.  Hopefully, Texas Tech can beat the Bulldogs head-to-head for the second time this spring and bring this coveted talent to Lubbock.

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