If the two are at 100 percent, Texas Tech is a legitimate Final Four contender.
2. Will the freshmen shy away or shine on the big stage?
Jarrett Culver and Zhaire Smith have been two of the most dynamic freshmen in the Big 12 Conference, but will their inexperience cost the Red Raiders or will they play older than they really are?
3. Will the team’s sharpshooters start the tournament hot or cold?
Tommy Hamilton IV is lethal from outside the arc, particularly for a big man, and we’ve seen Brandone Francis and Niem Stevenson knock down long-range jumpers with consistency.