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Texas Tech basketball: Chris Beard says Vlad Goldin is no project

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: Center Vladislav Goldin #50 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders dunks the ball during the second half the college basketball game against the Grambling State Tigers at United Supermarkets Arena on December 06, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

Texas Tech basketball head coach Chris Beard had glowing remarks about true freshman center Vlad Goldin who appears to be more than just a big-man project.

Over the last two Texas Tech basketball games, we’ve been able to get our first look at 7-foot-1 true freshman Vlad Goldin, who had been sidelined with a left wrist injury.