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

No. 22: Stan Bonewitz

How about we give some love to the guards as well?  Let’s begin by taking a look at one of the most deadly shooters in Tech history, Stan Bonewitz.

Playing three of his four seasons as a Red Raider during the Big 12 era, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 11.9 points per game in his  Big 12 career (1996-97 through 1998-99).

In each of those three years, he shot over 41% from beyond the 3-point arc.  What’s more, his 112 made 3-pointers in Big 12 play are tied for second-most by a Red Raider.  He was a 42.3% long-range shooter in Big 12 play, which is third-best among Red Raiders.

Long before the modern age of recruiting rankings, Bonewitz was one of the most heralded recruits in Tech history.  He was the 1995 Texas Mr. Basketball after leading his high school team to a perfect record and a state title as a senior.

He didn’t disappoint when he got to campus though it took a year for him to take off as he put up just 4.3 points per game as a true freshman.  After that, he averaged at least 10.8 points per game.

But he wasn’t just a long-range sniper.  He also averaged four assists per game throughout his career thanks to above-average ball-handling skills and an uncanny court vision.

Second all-time in program history with 435 assists, his 205 career Big 12 assists are good for third in Tech history.  That breaks down to 4.66 per game.

Long before Davide Moretti and long after Bubb Jennings, Bonewitz was his generation’s unforgettable 3-point bomber and fan-favorite.  He was also one of the best Red Raiders of the Big 12 era.