Texas Tech's Josiah Moseley finding his groove in abbreviated season
A fractured foot caused Josiah Moseley to have a delayed start with Texas Tech basketball. He's now finding his groove with the Red Raiders.
TAMPA, Fla. — When most players come down awkwardly on their ankle, it winds up being a sprain at worst. Josiah Moseley wasn't so lucky.
He did suffer a sprained ankle after landing wrong during an otherwise routine play in practice, but Moseley also suffered a fractured foot that prevented him from making his Texas Tech basketball debut until late January. Moseley got just two days of practice in before stepping onto the floor against Houston. He delivered the goods in just 10 minutes, totaling six points and six rebounds in the Red Raiders' victory.
It was a nice glimpse into what Grant McCasland hoped Moseley would be able to provide from the jump. The process has taken more time than anticipated. "Josiah Moseley started practice January the 28th," McCasland said in his pre-NCAA Tournament press conference on Thursday, "so it just feels like we're getting him going in regards to what we want and dealing with the lack of success.
" The Round Rock native began his college career at Villanova, citing the relationship he built up with the coaching staff during his high school recruitment. Moseley saw action in 30 games but didn't find much footing with the Wildcats. When Villanova made a coaching change, Moseley (and the rest of the roster) sought a new home.