It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Overton County Museum gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Overton, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Overton City Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Pecan Grill at the Overton Hotel, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Overton, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Overton, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Overton, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Thursday was a hectic day for the Auburn Tigers in the news cycle as three players announced their intent to transfer out of the program. However, the day ended on a happier note for Bruce Pearl and his staff as a guard with Power Five experience committed to the program via the transfer portal.Kevin Overton, a 6-5 guard formerly...
Thursday was a hectic day for the Auburn Tigers in the news cycle as three players announced their intent to transfer out of the program. However, the day ended on a happier note for Bruce Pearl and his staff as a guard with Power Five experience committed to the program via the transfer portal.
Kevin Overton, a 6-5 guard formerly of Texas Tech, will transfer to Auburn, according to Joe Tipton of On3. Overton is the third player to join Auburn's roster from the transfer portal this offseason, joining Keyshawn Hall (UCF) and Keshawn Murphy (Mississippi State). He is the first guard that Auburn has landed from the transfer portal.
Overton played in 36 games at Texas Tech last season, making one start. In 22.3 minutes per game, Overton averaged 7.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. He reached double-figures in points 11 times last season, and scored a season-best 20 points twice. He recently scored 12 points while collecting seven rebounds in the Red Raiders' overtime win over Arkansas in the Sweet 16.
The positive news of Overton's intended transfer comes after the reports of Chad Baker-Mazara, JP Pegues, and Addarin Scott's intent to enter the transfer portal. Auburn will bring in two freshmen guards, Kaden Magwood and Simon Walker, to next season's roster, and Tahaad Pettiford's return remains on the table. Despite the potential depth at the guard spot, the losses of Denver Jones and Miles Kelly will be massive ones to make up. Overton is a suitor for either guard role and could be a valuable piece to Auburn's puzzle next season.
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This week, as the college basketball transfer portal frenzy continues to reshape the landscape of the sport, former Texas Tech guard Kevin Overton found a new home with the Auburn Tigers. Now that he has landed with a program that has National Championship aspirations, some Red Raiders are wondering if it was wise to let Overton walk out the door.On the surface, the soon-to-be redshirt junior doesn't look like he will become...
This week, as the college basketball transfer portal frenzy continues to reshape the landscape of the sport, former Texas Tech guard Kevin Overton found a new home with the Auburn Tigers. Now that he has landed with a program that has National Championship aspirations, some Red Raiders are wondering if it was wise to let Overton walk out the door.
On the surface, the soon-to-be redshirt junior doesn't look like he will become a game-changer. This past season, his first with a power-conference team, he was solid but unspectacular as a backup for the Red Raiders.
After transferring in from Drake (the program that Texas Tech knocked off in the second round of the NCAA Tournament), Overton put up 7.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists. In addition, he was a willing and capable defensive option on the perimeter.
In 36 games played, he scored in double figures 11 times. That included 20-point games against Northern Colorado in December and Arizona in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals.
However, there were many times when Overton didn't make much of an impact at all. There were 12 games in which he scored three or fewer points, meaning he was more likely to be an offensive no-show than to make a major contribution in that aspect of the game.
Thus, when Overton decided to enter the transfer portal, many Red Raider fans assumed that me might find his way back to the mid-major level of the sport, where he would likely be able to vie for a bigger role with a team. In fact, even ESPN lead Big 12 analyst Fran Fraschilla posted on X that Overton was likely a better fit as a "go-to scorer" at a mid-major program (or as a power-conference role player).
That's why it was surprising to see that he found a spot at Auburn, a program that was the No. 1 overall seed in this year's NCAA Tournament and is coming off a Final Four appearance.
Now, it is fair to wonder if Overton's path might resemble that of another former Red Raider who became a key cog on a National Championship contender after being deemed not good enough to play in Lubbock.
While Overton isn't likely to be a star at Auburn, it is important to remember that no team, at any level of basketball, is comprised only of star players. Rather, every team needs quality glue guys to supplement the work of the team's leaders.
When viewed in that regard, Overton becomes more valuable. He is long (6-foot-5) and athletic, and he has shown a willingness to come off the bench for a winning program. Though players like that are often underappreciated by fans, they are needed over the course of a season.
For instance, don't you think that the Texas Tech basketball program still wishes that Mylik Wilson had remained a Red Raider? The super-athletic 6-foot-3 guard spent 2021-22 at Tech after two years at Louisiana in the Sun Belt Conference.
That season, while playing for then-head coach Mark Adams, Wilson averaged just 2.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game as a reserve. Following that season, he was told by Adams and his staff that he wasn't good enough to play at Tech, so he went looking for a new home.
Eventually, he landed at Houston where he would play the final two seasons of his career. Though he never became a star for the Cougars (he averaged 5.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in 76 games), he did carve out a nice role for head coach Kelvin Sampson as a defensive stopper who could come off the bench and check opposing guards while giving the starting backcourt a breather. What's more, he became part of the culture that helped the Cougars win the Big 12 regular-season title in each of the past two years.
If a coach as good as Sampson can make Wilson a useful component of a Final Four team, then it isn't crazy to believe that Auburn's excellent head coach, Bruce Pearl, will be able to do the same with Overton. Thus, one must wonder if there was any way for Tech to hang on to Overton and mine the most it could out of him instead of allowing him to play for another big-time program that considers itself to be on the cusp of winning it all.
Sure, some may say that Tech could fill Overton's scholarship with a more impactful player. However, we already know that the Red Raiders aren't going to have a team comprised only of all-conference performers next season. The program has already been linked to a number of transfers who would be considered role players at best in 2025-26.
That's what Overton was, and he could have filled that role admirably for Tech for the next two seasons. Now that he is at Auburn, we can assume that he is content in being a solid bench contributor for a national contender, and if Auburn sees a way that he can help their program, then he probably could have helped the Red Raiders as well.
Tech fans wish Overton well, especially since he isn't heading to a Big 12 rival. Still, it will sting a little bit if he becomes a nice part of a title team with the Tigers instead of the Red Raiders.
AUBURN — On a day when Auburn basketball saw two likely returnees for the 2025-26 season hit the transfer portal, the Tigers showed portal season never stops, picking up t...
AUBURN — On a day when Auburn basketball saw two likely returnees for the 2025-26 season hit the transfer portal, the Tigers showed portal season never stops, picking up their fourth addition of the offseason.
Former Texas Tech guard Kevin Overton announced his commitment to Bruce Pearl and Auburn on Thursday afternoon, hours removed from both Chad Baker-Mazara and AD Scott announcing their departures.
A rising junior, Overton is expected to have two years of eligibility remaining. He's also the fourth addition of the offseason, joining Mississippi State transfer KeShawn Murphy, UCF transfer Keyshawn Hall and JUCO standout Emeka Opurum on Auburn's 2025-26 roster.
Overton spent a single season at Texas Tech after playing his freshman year at Drake. He was largely a reserve piece for the Red Raiders, playing in 36 games but making one start. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 7.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per contest in Lubbock, but he played a bigger role at the mid-major level.
He was the third-leading scorer on Drake's 2023-24 squad, averaging 11.3 points as a starter. He also averaged 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists and did so while shooting 44% from the field and 34.6% from distance.
Overton's addition is mighty welcome after the day Auburn had. Both Baker-Mazara and Scott were considered likely to return for next year, the former of which would have done so with an additional year of eligibility granted in the middle of last season. Now, Auburn will continue its quest to replace them both.
Overton's addition provides a little more stability in the backcourt, especially as Tahaad Pettiford's status for return will remain uncertain until the NBA draft process reaches its withdrawal deadline.
Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at[email protected] or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter,@colereporter.
The Texas Tech basketball roster continues to change rapidly. After picking up two transfer commitments over the weekend, now, it is being reported that the Red Raiders are set to see their third member of the 2024-25 team enter the portal.With Darrion Williams having entered the portal and Eemeli Yalaho reportedly doing the same last week, on Sunday, multiple sources on social media reported that ...
The Texas Tech basketball roster continues to change rapidly. After picking up two transfer commitments over the weekend, now, it is being reported that the Red Raiders are set to see their third member of the 2024-25 team enter the portal.
With Darrion Williams having entered the portal and Eemeli Yalaho reportedly doing the same last week, on Sunday, multiple sources on social media reported that Kevin Overton will also explore his options. No official word has come from Overton or Texas Tech at the time of this post, but if the reports are true, the news wouldn't come as a huge shock.
Overton, a redshirt sophomore in 2024-25, was a key reserve for the Red Raiders. He averaged 7.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game in 36 appearances, 35 of which came off the bench.
At times, Overton showed that he is capable of being an offensive force. He had 14 points at Cincinnati in January, and he put up 20 against Arizona in the Big 12 Tournament.
In all, the lefty had 11 double-figure games this past season. However, consistency was an issue for him.
That's because he had 16 games with five or fewer points. Thus, it was always a hit-or-miss proposition as to what the Red Raiders were going to get from him on a game-by-game basis.
Overton's size (he's 6-foot-5), was an asset as he proved to be a willing and capable perimeter defender. However, he lacked the outside shooting touch needed to be considered a building block for the future.
Shooting just 33.1% from 3-point range, he isn't the caliber of shooter that Tech values in its offensive system. Thus, he seemed locked into a reserve role in Lubbock.
Now, the Red Raiders have added three transfers (LeJuan Watts, Tyeree Bryan, and Donovan Atwell), each of whom is 6-foot-5 or taller and is a better offensive weapon than Overton. Therefore, it is not hard to envision Overton's role decreasing next season, especially if Tech adds another transfer wing or guard, which is entirely possible.
Overton arrived last offseason after putting up 11.3 points and 3.3 rebounds as a redshirt freshman for Drake. In 2023-24, he started all 35 games, but this past season, he made just one start for the Red Raiders.
Perhaps it is likely his desire to find a place where he can compete for another starting role. It doesn't appear that he would ever be a starter for the Red Raiders, though, especially after the recent portal additions to the program. Therefore, if Overton does indeed enter the portal, it won't be a shock to most Texas Tech basketball fans.
A third Texas Tech basketball player is headed to the portal.The Athletic reported Sunday night that Kevin Overton will enter his name into the transfer portal, a socia...
A third Texas Tech basketball player is headed to the portal.
The Athletic reported Sunday night that Kevin Overton will enter his name into the transfer portal, a social media post that Overton shared from his personal account. He will have two years of eligibility wherever he winds up.
Overton joins Darrion Williams and Eemeli Yalaho as Red Raiders to enter the portal. As of Sunday night, Williams — who also declared for the NBA Draft — is the only one to have officially entered.
Overton's one year in a Texas Tech uniform was a mixed bag. The 6-foot-5 guard's playing time was sporadic and became increasingly limited as freshman Christian Anderson garnered more playing time as the second backcourt option alongside Elijah Hawkins while Chance McMillian rarely came off the floor when he was healthy.
McMillian's injury late in the season opened the door for Overton to garner more playing time. He tied his season-high with 20 points against Arizona in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament.
Overton finished the year averaging 7.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game and was a 33% shooter from 3-point range.
Overton's departure felt obvious since the middle of January as on-court minutes kept declining. He called this season "a mental year" during the team's run in the NCAA Tournament, which finished in the Elite Eight.
While Overton could have easily checked out, he stayed engaged with the team and put in the effort whenever he did get on the floor. That's a credit to him in a tough situation where he was expected to have a bigger role that just didn't materialize.
As to why it took a couple weeks for Overton to officially enter, the calendar can tell that story. He committed to Texas Tech April 16, 2024, and officially signed a day later. Few players are going to say they're leaving before the final check comes through.
Texas Tech has also been prepping for this move with their transfer portal additions, adding Donovan Atwell from UNC Greensboro and Tyeree Bryan from Santa Clara, who are both the same height as Overton (6-foot-5) and share his length and athleticism.
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