Nimari Burnett, a native of Chicago, selected Texas Tech above Alabama, Oregon, and Michigan. BOOM!
Burnett is a strong combo guard that offers a high-level of offense without skimping on the defensive end of the ball - which is undoubtedly what drew Beard in quickly. The success that Texas Tech basketball has seen over the past few years is paying dividends by bringing in higher level talent to the 806. Burnett’s commitment brings Beard’s top-100 recruits to three - with no sign of slowing down. In an interview regarding how he would make his choice, Burnett commented “I want to play with great players.