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Texas Tech basketball: The top 25 Red Raiders in the Big 12 era

By Matthew Conner

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 08: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates the play against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half during the 2019 NCAA men's Final Four National Championship game at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 08: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates the play against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half during the 2019 NCAA men's Final Four National Championship game at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS – MARCH 13: Andre Emmett #14 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders reacts on the court against the Baylor Bears during the Phillips 66 Big XII Championships at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2003 in Dallas, Texas. The Red Raiders won 68-65. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
DALLAS – MARCH 13: Andre Emmett #14 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders reacts on the court against the Baylor Bears during the Phillips 66 Big XII Championships at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2003 in Dallas, Texas. The Red Raiders won 68-65. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

No. 1: Emmett

The best player to represent the Red Raiders during the Big 12 era is Andre Emmett.  The Dallas native was a legend in the Metroplex when he signed with Texas Tech and to this day, he remains one of the most beloved players to ever don the Double T.

With 2,256 career points from 2001-04, Emmett is the all-time leading scorer in program history.  What’s more, he finished his career as the leading scorer in Big 12 history (a distinction he no longer holds).

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He scored 17.6 points per game over the course of his career while grabbing 765 rebounds, handing out 201 assists, and registering 164 blocks.  He earned All-America honors during his senior season, was a two-time NABC All-District First-Team selection, and three-time Big 12 All-Conference First-Team member.

What made Emmett so fun to watch was his ability to finish around the rim.  A good but not elite athlete by college basketball standards, he was a magician around the goal often finishing over or around larger players.

He was also known for his happy-go-lucky demeanor.  Almost always playing the game with a huge smile on his face, his youthful exuberance endeared him to fans of all ages.

A Texas Tech hall of fame inductee in 2018 and a Ring of Honor inductee a year later, he is among the most celebrated players in program history.  He was also amongst the most fun to watch play the game.

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