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Jan 6, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Tubby Smith directs his team against the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones beat the Red Raiders 76-69. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
After Texas Tech was picked to be a bottom dweller in the Big 12 this season, coach Tubby Smith turned things around and got the Red Raiders to play well enough to make the NCAA Tournament field. Now let's take a close look at the coach
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Playing days: Originally set to play at Maryland, Smith moved to High Point after the Terrapins rescinded his scholarship offer.