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College Basketball News / NIL on SI / April 10
Texas Tech Men's Basketball Star Expected to Earn Massive NIL Payday in 2025
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are coming off of a trip to the Elite Eight, and with the recent announcement that star forward JT Toppin has opted to return for another season in Lubbock they're primed to be right back in the thick of things next season.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / April 9
Texas Tech NBA Draft Prospect Elects to Return to School
The 2025 NBA Draft conversation is heating up as the college season came to a close this week. One of the biggest storylines around this class is the depth and talent that litters the field.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 9
JT Toppin spurns draft, announces return to Texas Tech
Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin announced Wednesday that he's returning to Texas Tech for his junior season. He made the announcement with two words
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9
College basketball star skips NBA Draft for $4 million NIL deal
Texas Tech star JT Toppin is passing on the NBA Draft, and is getting an enormous paycheck to do it. Toppin announced Wednesday that he will return to Texas Tech next season despite being a likely first-round pick.
Texas Tech basketball’s JT Toppin makes huge decision on future after NCAA Tournament run
After an incredible NCAA tournament run, Texas Tech forward JT Toppin made a huge announcement. According to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68, he revealed what the forward will be doing next season.
JT Toppin News / Yardbarker / April 9
Texas Tech gets massive NBA Draft update from JT Toppin
Toppin became the Big 12 Player of the Year after averaging 18.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
College Basketball News / Florida Gators on SI / March 29
Texas Tech Reacts to Florida's Comeback
SAN FRANCISCO-- Texas Tech's Darrion Williams, JT Toppin and Chance McMillan truly believed the Red Raiders would defeat the Florida Gators in Saturday's Elite Eight.
College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 29
Texas Tech vs. Florida Elite Eight Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament
The first Elite Eight game of this year’s tournament will be between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Florida Gators. Both teams are now just one win away from the Final Four.
College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 24
Arkansas Vs. Texas Tech Sweet 16 Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament
No. 10 seed in the West Region Arkansas Razorbacks (22-13) will take on No. 3 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders (27-8) in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 22
Darrion Williams, JT Toppin power Texas Tech past Drake to Sweet 16
Darrion Williams scored 28 points and JT Toppin added 25 points and 12 rebounds to help third-seeded Texas Tech post a 77-64 victory over 11th-seeded Drake on Saturday in West Region second-round play at Wichita, Kan.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 23
Men's NCAA Tournament Round of 32 winners, losers: Big 12 owns the day
Half of this year's Sweet 16 is set. Saturday was another day of mostly chalk in the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament, with one notable exception.
College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 18
Texas Tech Vs. UNC Wilmington 1st Round Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament
The No. 3 seed in the West Region Texas Tech(25-8) prepares to take on No. 14 seed UNC Wilmington Seahawks(27-7) in the First Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / March 17
2025 NCAA Tournament: Updated national title odds for March Madness following Selection Sunday
March Madness is officially here as the 2025 NCAA Tournament field was announced Sunday on CBS, and the first look at the betting odds is here. With the “First Four” set to begin on Tuesday, FanDuel has updated its odds for the national champion.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 14
JT Toppin, No. 9 Texas Tech take aim at Arizona
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The top four seeds advanced to Friday's Big 12 tournament semifinals, with third-seeded Arizona knocking off No. 6 seed Kansas 88-77 in the final game of action Thursday night.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / March 14
Nets Should Scout Big 12 Star Ahead of NBA Draft
While the Brooklyn Nets have five picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, they might be able to find quite a steal with their last selection, which currently sits at No.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 14
Big 12 tournament roundup: Texas Tech survives Baylor's late rally
JT Toppin produced 26 points and 10 rebounds as No. 9 Texas Tech did just enough to hold on for a 76-74 win over Baylor in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament on Thursday in Kansas City, Mo.
The 'Big 12 mens basketball Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz
Can you name every player to be named the Big 12 Player of the Year since the 2000-01 season?
Texas Tech’s JT Toppin joins Kevin Durant in Big 12 lore with epic game vs. Colorado
Texas Tech has built one of the best basketball teams in the nation this season. Grant McCasland’s group looks like it could potentially contend for a national championship after navigating a very difficult Big 12 slate with relative ease.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 1
JT Toppin scores 21, lifts No. 10 Texas Tech over Kansas
JT Toppin scored 21 points to lead No. 10 Texas Tech to a 78-73 win over the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday in Lawrence, Kan. Toppin made 9 of 15 attempts from the field before fouling out with 1:47 remaining.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / February 23
JT Toppin Scores 22 as No. 9 Red Raiders Down West Virginia Mountaineers
JT Toppin scored 22 and Christian Anderson ended with 21 as the No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders got back into the win column with a 73-51 win over the West Virginia Mountaineer on Saturday inside United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / February 13
JT Toppin Scores 41 as No. 12 Red Raiders Down Arizona State 111-106 in 2 OTs
JT Toppin scored 41 points and pulled down 15 rebounds as the Texas Tech Red Raiders out-dueled the Arizona State Sun Devils 111-106 in double overtime
Texas Tech Broadcaster Destroys Big 12 Refs After JT Toppin Ejection
On Saturday, Texas Tech forward JT Toppin was ejected from the team’s 82-81 overtime win over No. 6 Houston in what was largely deemed a brutal call from the officiating crew.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / February 2
Texas Tech AD Releases Scathing Statement Over JT Toppin Ejection
Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt released a statement on Saturday night on JT Toppin’s ejection from the game at Houston. Hocutt posted his statement
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 1
College basketball star ejected on ‘worst call’ ever
Texas Tech star JT Toppin was ejected from Saturday’s game against Houston on what many considered one of the “worst calls” they have seen. Texas Tech was leading Houston 8-7 four minutes into the game at Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / January 18
Red Raiders Cage Arizona Wildcats 70-54 Behind JT Toppin's Double-Double
The Texas Tech Red Raiders got 20 points and 16 rebounds from JT Toppin as they beat the Arizona Wildcats 70-54 on Saturday at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 15
Texas Tech may still be without JT Toppin vs. Oral Roberts
Texas Tech gets back to work on Monday after an eight-day break when Oral Roberts visits Lubbock in nonconference action. The Red Raiders (7-2) are in the middle of a stretch with only three games in 23 days and are looking to reignite momentum before the Big 12 Conference season arrives on Dec.
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