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Texas Tech basketball: Chris Beard talks about his 2020 signing class

By Matthew Conner

LUBBOCK, TX - JANUARY 26: Head coach Chris Beard of the Texas Tech Red Raiders positions his players during the second half of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks on January 26, 2019 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Arkansas 67-64. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - JANUARY 26: Head coach Chris Beard of the Texas Tech Red Raiders positions his players during the second half of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks on January 26, 2019 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Arkansas 67-64. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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Chibuzo Agbo Jr.: 6-foot-7, 215-pounds from San Diego, California

"“Chibuzo’s a special player,” Beard said.  “Buzo’s everything we look for in recruiting.  He’s well-balanced.  To me, he’s a positionless player.  He can play inside facing the basket.  He can play on the perimeter.  He’s got a huge upside, not only in college basketball but eventually in professional basketball.”"

If any of these signees are considered under-the-radar, it would be the 6-foot-7, 215-pound native of San Diego.  Already a four-star talent, many believe that he’s just starting to scratch the surface of what he could eventually become.

"Jerry Meyer of 247Sports has the following scouting report: “Has a tremendous physique and great strength. Strong and solid athlete. Can produce buckets in a variety of ways, but is not considered a scorer. Has potential as a shooter. Is an adequate ballhandler. Strong rebounder. Talented and versatile defender.”"

Somewhat of a late bloomer as far as basketball recruits go, he turned heads this summer by standing out for the Compton Magic, a top AAU team that featured multiple five-star recruits.  With his build, defensive tenacity, high basketball IQ, and ability to score in a variety of ways, his style of play is reminiscent of another Southern California product, Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers.

"“He’s a guy that does much more than score,” Beard said.  “he plays on both ends of the floor and his shooting touch is really what makes him a unique player and will get him on the floor early in his career at Texas Tech.”"

The No. 119 player in the nation according to 247Sports, Agbo is the 24th-best small forward in his class.  He picked Tech over Arizona, San Diego State, and USC and a large reason why was Beard.

"“Just that he’s going to be really honest with me and push me on the court, but I see the relationship he has with his players,” he told Evan Daniels of 247Sports when he committed in August. “He pushes them on the court and when they get off the court, they know it’s just business and it’s all love.”"

This recruit also goes on the ledger of assistant coach Brian Burg, who was Agbo’s primary recruiter.  Burg is an underappreciated component of Beard’s staff as he doesn’t always get the type of credit that a guy like Mark Adams does but he’s been vital to this program’s development.

Look for Agbo to be a glue-guy for this program.  Though he has the ability to score, he’s not likely going to be the lead dog offensively, at least early in his career.  But he is a dogged defender who already has the build to compete in the Big 12 and he will be a factor as soon as he arrives.

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