![]() Texas Tech coach Chris Beard holds up the net after the team’s win over Gonzaga in the West Regional final in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif.Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard signals to his team as they played against Arkansas in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021.Texas Tech coach Chris Beard reacts after a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Jan.Texas Tech head coach Chris beard talks to his team during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Jan.Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, left, and Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard shake hands before the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. ![]() Texas Tech basketball coach Chris Beard, left, is presented The Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year Award by AP Sports Products Director Barry Bedlan, Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Minneapolis.From left to right, Texas Tech assistant coach Chris Beard, and Pat Knight, head coach Bob Knight, Bubba Jennings, and Tim Knight keep an eye on their team during the first half of their basketball game with UNLV in Lubbock, Texas, Thursday, Dec.Thank you, you have provided memories that will last a lifetime.” I am truly thankful for all the people of West Texas and their incredible support. We took the program to new heights TOGETHER resulting in a Big 12 Championship, a berth on Monday night in the National Championship Game, an Elite Eight appearance and three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in school history. From the players and their families to the administration, students, alumni, season-ticket holders and the entire Red Raider Nation, we were able to build something incredibly special and unique. “It’s a difficult and emotional day in a lot of ways as I leave Texas Tech, a place where I’m very appreciative of not only my five years as a head coach but also my 10 years as an assistant. ![]() “It’s been a whirlwind of a day,” Beard added. This season, Tech lost to Arkansas by two in the round of 32. In 2018, the Red Raiders lost to eventual national champion Villanova in the Elite Eight round. Texas Tech has reached the NCAA Tournament three times in four opportunities under Beard, advancing past the first round in all three trips. However, the contract buyout number dropped to $4 million on Thursday, allowing the Longhorns to negotiate at a lower number.īeard nearly took Texas Tech to the top of college basketball, losing the 2019 national championship game to Virginia in overtime. ![]() Tech leadership extended Beard’s contract by six years after the 2019 season and raised his buyout. ![]()
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