Redraiders.com · Oct 29, 2015
Texas Tech basketball notebook: Smith remembers Saunders as a 'dear friend'
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders died this week of cancer at the age of 60.
His son, Ryan, played at the University of Minnesota from 2004-06 under Texas Tech coach Tubby Smith.
“We all lost a very dear friend in the profession in Flip Saunders this week,” Smith said. “I had the chance to coach his son when I was in Minnesota. I got to know Flip Saunders very well, coaching his son Ryan at Minnesota. He was one of the most respected men and coaches in sports, not just in basketball, but in sports across the board at every level. He was really a special guy. We wish the best to his family.”