Two Texas Tech Red Raiders Standouts Named Big 12 Preseason Honorable Mentions - Red Raider Review on Sports Illustrated: News, Analysis, and More Skip to main content Sign In October 15, 2022NewsFootballBasketballBaseballRecruiting2023 Football commitspodcastSI.comNewsFootballBasketballBaseballRecruiting2023 Football commitspodcastSI.comHomeRed Raider ReviewBasketball Two Red Raiders Hoops Standouts Named Big 12 Preseason Honorable MentionsThe Texas Tech Red Raiders are being recognized ahead of the 2022-23 season.Author:Zach DimmittPublish date:Oct 14, 2022 4:39 PM EDTTexas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball is entering a season of uncertainty after an offseason full of roster turnover. Still, the elite expectations in Lubbock remain high under coach Mark Adams.  Wednesday's announcement all but conformed this, as the Big 12 revealed that Red Raiders forwards Kevin Obanor and Fardaws Aimaq have been named preseason conference honorable mentions.  Despite playing for a mid-major at Utah Valley, Aimaq's arrival in the transfer portal this offseason immediately made him one of the most sought-after transfers headed into next season. He averaged a dominant 18.9 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks last season for the Wolverines in the WAC.  Aimaq was the go-to guy for the Wolverines all season, but had one of his best performances in Utah Valley's huge upset over No. 12 BYU on Dec. 1, putting up 24 points and 22 rebounds. His dominant paint presence proves the competition in a major conference won't be an issue. However, he'll have to overcome the broken foot he suffered in September in order to prove he's back to his talented ways.  Obanor is one of four returners for the Red Raiders this season, joining Daniel Batcho, KJ Allen, and Jaylon Tyson.  In his first year with Tech last season, Obanor was one of the team's best players. He was fourth on the team in points per game (10) and first in rebounds (5.5).  From the final game of the regular season until Tech's loss to the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 (seven games), Obanor reached double figures in all of them. He also had three straight double-doubles to close out the year.  Tech opens up the new season on Monday, Nov. 7 against Northwestern State.  You can follow Zach Dimmitt on Twitter at @ZachDimmitt7 Follow the Texas Tech Red Raiders Daily Blitz Podcast HERE Follow Red Raider Review on Facebook and Twitter! Want More Red Raiders News? Check Out The Latest In Texas Tech News Here Football The Red Raiders Offensive Line Needs an Overhaul for the Team to ImproveBy Collier LoganOct 14, 2022 4:46 PM EDTBasketball Two Red Raiders Hoops Standouts Named Big 12 Preseason Honorable MentionsBy Zach DimmittOct 14, 2022 4:39 PM EDTFootball Big 12 Fan Nation Week 7 Staff PredictionsBy Matthew PostinsOct 14, 2022 9:00 AM EDTBasketball Red Raiders Picked 5th in Big 12 Men s Basketball Preseason PollBy Connor ZimmerleeOct 13, 2022 10:09 PM EDTFootball Texas Tech Red Raiders in the NFLBy Collier LoganOct 11, 2022 4:21 PM EDTFootball Red Raiders Steady in Big 12 Power RankingsBy Matthew PostinsOct 11, 2022 1:00 PM EDTFootball Texas Tech vs West Virginia Week 8 Kickoff Time AnnouncedBy Connor ZimmerleeOct 11, 2022 10:42 AM EDTFootball Texas Tech Defense Shows Growth in Near Upset of Oklahoma StateBy Connor ZimmerleeOct 9, 2022 5:45 PM EDTFootball Texas Tech Coach Joey McGuire Reveals His Red Raiders QB Hope vs West VirginiaBy Zach DimmittOct 9, 2022 1:43 PM EDTLoading…See MoreCLOSECLOSECLOSECLOSE