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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas freshman Jaxson Hayes is on a meteoric rise from raw talent to early buzz as a potential 2019 NBA draft pick. At nearly 7-feet tall, Jackson is averaging 10 points and nearly five rebounds for the Longhorns. He's twice been named Big 12 newcomer of the week. All from a player who didn't start a game in high school until his senior season.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — New Texas Tech coach Matt Wells has an $18.8 million, six-year contract, with Utah State getting an $800,000 buyout. Wells could earn incentives of up to $1 million and will owe 20 percent of the deal's remaining value if he leaves for another job. Wells replaced Kliff Kingsbury after the former Texas Tech quarterback was fired.
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Injured Iowa State star Lindell Wigginton met with reporters for the first time in weeks wearing a shirt that read "Then What?" That's a question the Cyclones will soon be asking themselves about Wigginton and Solomon Young. Both players could be back within a week, leaving Iowa State coach Steve Prohm with some decisions to make with a roster that will soon feature about a dozen Big 12-caliber players.
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