Rayford Young relives win over KU in Texas Tech Hall of Fame inductions
Texas Tech athletics Hall of Fame grows by eight, adding two each from track and field and football, one apiece from baseball, basketball, soccer.
Rayford Young, a Red Raider basketball legend, relived his unforgettable 1999 win against Kansas in Texas Tech Hall of Fame inductions. Young scored a remarkable 41 points, including 32 in the game's final nine minutes. His wife Candice, who was working that day, and their newborn son Trae made it to the arena just in time for the thrilling second half.
Young's clutch performance, marked by his flawless 18-of-18 free-throw shooting, solidified his place in Texas Tech athletics history. The 5-foot-11 guard, now an inductee among eight other athletes, highlighted his enduring popularity among Tech fans. Other inductees included track and field stars Bradley Adkins, Hannah Carson, Joel Filani, Louis Vasquez, soccer player Jaelene Daniels, baseball player Eric Gutierrez, and softball player Ashley Parker Reeves.
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