When one team is 9-3 in the Big 12, and the other is 3-9, and the team that's 9-3 is at home, and the team that's 3-9 is missing its best freshman, there's no real reason to expect an instant classic.

The Texas Tech basketball team's next three games are against teams in the bottom half of the Big 12 standings, but the Red Raiders aren't overlooking ASU.

Arizona State has had some heartbreaking losses in the Big 12 this season, and Wednesday night's loss at Texas Tech tops the list. The Sun Devils put on an impressive offensive display, shooting 40-of-72 from the field and 13-of-27 from the 3-point line,