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DTN Daily Diatribe | Texas Tech News, Notes and Links | 2011-06-16

I've got a recruiting profile on Texas Tech's 11th commitment, Marcus Johnson, set to publish at 6:45, a basketball 5 questions at 7:00 and a football 5 questions at 7:30 and an open post to schedule at 8:00.  Everything after today will be up to you guys and gals.

MENS' BASKETBALL
Chris Walker Joins Red Raiders Men's Basketball Coaching Staff - TEXAS TECH OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
Finally.  It seemed like this announcement would never happen, but it finally happened yesterday as Chris Walker was officially announced as an assistant coach to Billy Gillispie.  Here's BCG on Walker:

"From the moment I took the job, he was one of my top targets because he is a relationship builder," noted Gillispie. "He has tremendous relationships not only in Texas but across the country. He develops great relationships within the program and the community and that pays off in so many ways. I think this was a great move for Chris and it's definitely a great move for Texas Tech."

And Walker:

"Although I am leaving my alma mater and great friend Coach Wright, I am thrilled and excited to join Billy Gillispie and the Texas Tech Basketball family," said Walker. "I am humbled by this opportunity and being back in Texas makes it even more special."

Welcome to Coach Walker and you can find his Twitter handle @RedRaiderHoops.

BASEBALL
John Neely Named to NCBWA All-America Team - TEXAS TECH OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
Congrats to John!  For those of you who didn't keep up with Neely, here's what he did this year:

Neely's standout campaign included a 9-1 record in 30 appearances - all relief - with a 2.97 ERA and seven saves in 60.2 innings pitched with 56 strikeouts. He led the team in wins, ERA, appearances, saves, strikeouts and opponents batting average (2.66).

MISCELLANEOUS
Totally Texas Tech: New TTU Campus Pictures - 6/15/2011
As always, much thanks to TTURed for taking those photos!

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