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Winning the Big 12 is rarely about surviving one great opponent. It's about surviving all of them, often within a schedule that provides almost no opportunity to catch your breath after a difficult loss.

Texas Tech announces good news on JT Toppin

The Texas Tech Red Raiders men’s basketball team was trending in the right direction before a season-ending injury to superstar JT Toppin in February.

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College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 21

Why Texas Tech Still Presents Problems for Alabama Without JT Toppin

TAMPA, Fla. — Alabama defeated Hofstra 90–70 on Friday in a Round of 64 matchup that was closer than the final score suggested. The Crimson Tide now moves on to face Texas Tech with a fourth consecutive trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 20

Donovan Atwell Sends Warning to NCAA Tournament as Texas Tech Advances

TAMPA, Fla. — Texas Tech senior guard Donovan Atwell sent a warning to the NCAA tournament after the No. 5 seed Red Raiders took down the No. 12 seed Akron Zips to advance to the round of 32.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 19

Texas Tech’s JT Toppin Underwent Torn ACL Surgery Before March Madness

Texas Tech forward JT Toppin underwent surgery on his torn ACL on Thursday, a day before the team's first-round matchup against Akron. Texas Tech insider

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 17

Without JT Toppin, Texas Tech sliding into 5 vs. 12 match with Akron

Texas Tech does not enter the NCAA Tournament at its best. The Red Raiders were building quite a resume with four wins over top-11 opponents -- including Duke and Arizona -- before losing JT Toppin to a torn ACL on Feb.

College Basketball News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 17

Texas Tech's Biggest Concerns Against Akron in March Madness

The Midwest region's No. 5 seed Texas Tech kicks off the NCAA Tournament's round of 64 against No. 12 seed Akron Friday. Defeating Akron will be no easy feat for the Red Raiders, who enter March Madness without All-American big man JT Toppin.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / March 12

Texas Tech’s NCAA Tournament Ceiling Exposed After Big 12 Tournament Loss

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The burst of energy that helped the Texas Tech Red Raiders navigate the immediate aftermath of losing JT Toppin appears to have passed.

College Basketball News / BYU Cougars on SI / March 6

BYU Narrowed Down to Two Potential Big 12 Tournament Seeds

The Big 12 regular season will come to an end on Saturday. The Cougars will close the regular season at home against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Despite losing star JT Toppin for the season a few weeks ago, the Red Raiders had maintained a high level of play until earlier this week when they lost to TCU at home.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 2

JT Toppin Still in Mix For Big 12 Player of the Year, Says Insider

Texas Tech junior forward JT Toppin is still in the mix to win Big 12 Player of the Year, according to ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 2

No. 10 Texas Tech looks to hold off upset-minded TCU

TCU continues to gradually increase its standing as an at-large NCAA Tournament team. The Horned Frogs head to No. 10 Texas Tech where they can make a statement against the streaking Red Raiders in a Big 12 Conference game on Tuesday in Lubbock, Texas.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 1

Where Should Texas Tech Be Seeded When the Field Is Announced In Two Weeks?

LUBBOCK, Texas — For Texas Tech, this season has not been an effortless ride. While fighting week after week in the strongest conference in college basketball, the Red Raiders have faced adversity after losing JT Toppin to a season-ending ACL tear, and have not wavered.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / February 28

Texas Tech's JT Toppin shares first messages since season ending injury

LUBBOCK, Texas — It's been over a week since Texas Tech star forward JT Toppin was ruled out for the rest of the season after tearing his ACL in his right knee against Arizona State. Toppin released his first message since the injury ahead of No.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / February 18

JT Toppin Injury Ends Texas Tech's National Championship Hopes, Says Insider

Junior forward JT Toppin's injury essentially ends Texas Tech's hopes of a national championship this season, according to Matt Norlander of CBS Sports.

Texas Tech dealt probable fatal blow to national title hopes with JT Toppin injury

As if losing to the Arizona State Sun Devils wasn't bad enough, Tuesday's upset loss also cost the Texas Tech Red Raiders their best player.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 18

J.T. Toppin exits injured as No. 13 Texas Tech falls to ASU

Texas Tech's J.T. Toppin, the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year, injured his right knee and did not play the last six-plus minutes of the 13th-ranked Red Raiders' 72-67 upset loss to Arizona State on Tuesday in Tempe, Ariz.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 8

JT Toppin, No. 13 Texas Tech scoot past West Virginia

JT Toppin scored 22 points and hauled in nine rebounds to lead No. 13 Texas Tech to a 70-63 win over West Virginia in Big 12 Conference play on Sunday in Morgantown, W.Va.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 27

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Top five favorites to win the Naismith Men's College Player of the Year award

To be anointed the country's best player in collegiate hoops, one has to blend top-notch individual statistics with a strong overall team performance. That's what these Naismith candidates possess.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 30

JT Toppin leads No. 20 Texas Tech past Wyoming

JT Toppin scored 27 points and collected nine rebounds as No. 20 Texas Tech held off Wyoming 76-72 Sunday in a non-conference game in Lubbock, Texas. LeJuan Watts had 19 points, four rebounds and three assists for the Red Raiders (6-2), and Christian Anderson finished with 15 points.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 10

Preview: Illinois Basketball vs. Texas Tech (Game 3)

We're still going to need some time to figure out exactly what the 2025-26 Illinois men's basketball team can become, but as of now, the No. 14 Illini already look like something pretty special.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 7