In his introductory press conference, Chris Beard stated he is a player’s coach.
Several times throughout his first season at the helm of the Texas Tech men’s basketball program, Beard reiterated that statement and ensured he’d follow through with actions.
Now, in his second-year as the Red Raiders head coach, Beard has proved just as much by doing everything in his power to ensure any one of his player’s reaches his goals in life: whether it’s to be a business owner or play professionally.
For rising senior forward Zach Smith, that meant playing in the NBA.