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Former Texas A&M signee Tyreek Smith commits to Texas Tech

The Big 12's top-ranked recruiting class just added more depth.

Three-star power forward Tyreek Smith from Trinity Christian-Cedar Hill announced via Twitter on Saturday that he has committed to playing collegiate basketball at Texas Tech.

The 6-foot-8 Smith was initially committed to Texas A&M, but asked for a release from his letter of intent following word that head coach Billy Kennedy would not be returning for the 2019-20 season.

According to 247Sports, Smith is ranked as the 15th-best recruit out of Texas and the 25th-best power forward in the nation.

Smith averaged 17.5 points and 12.