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Texas Tech basketball: Transfer guard Mac McClung granted waiver to play immediately

Jan 31, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Georgetown Hoyas guard Mac McClung (2) looks on against the Xavier Musketeers during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Friday, we learned that transfer guard Mac McClung has been granted a waiver for immediate eligibility making the Texas Tech basketball team a serious national contender.

Texas Tech basketball fans finally got some good news from the NCAA when it comes to a player’s eligibility. After spending all of last season battling unsuccessfully for a waiver to allow forward Joel Ntambwe to play, Red Raider fans had grown cynical about the fairness of the waiver process, and rightfully so.