JT Toppin - College Basketball News & Rumors

Gibbs-Lawhorn scores 25 and No. 19 Texas Tech wins 48th nonconference home game in a row

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Duke, UConn and Arizona highlight MSG college basketball schedule featuring 14 NCAA champs

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OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Kansas sets Big 12 media day buzzing with Trey Kaufman-Renn signing weeks before the season

Kansas coach Bill Self was in the spotlight at the Big 12's basketball media day Tuesday, when the buzz centered on Trey Kaufman-Renn, a former Purdue star who joined the Jayhawks...

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Isn't close to a return Toppin (knee) reportedly isn't close to practicing and is still without a timetable to return, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact According to Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland, "He 100% would have redshirted" if the NCAA didn't pass the new five-for-five age-based eligibility model. If Toppin would've redshirted the 2026-27 campaign if he could, that seems to indicate the forward is set to miss a solid chunk of the season. Texas Tech will miss him, as he averaged 21.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists last year. He's still expected to return at some point, but the Red Raiders appear poised to have to survive without him for a solid portion of the 2026-27 season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Toppin's recovery from the torn ACL he suffered in February is progressing well, with Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland saying that the "progress that's being made is awesome"...

Impact This is another positive update for Toppin, following a prior report indicating he plans to play during the 2026-27 season. However, there still doesn't appear to be a firm timetable for the Texas Tech forward's return. If healthy, Toppin should be a key contributor for Texas Tech in the 2026-27 season. He averaged 21.8 points and 10.8 rebounds prior to the injury.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Why Texas Tech's JT Toppin Will Push To Play in 2026-27 Despite ACL Tear A rule change could work in the Red Raiders forward’s favor.

JULY 9 • SI.COM

Will play in 2026-27 Toppin will play during the 2026-27 season after suffering a torn ACL on Feb. 17 at Arizona State, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact The Texas Tech forward still does not have a set timetable for his return after averaging 21.8 points and 10.8 rebounds prior to the injury. This confirms Toppin is expected back next season, though his exact availability remains unsettled until a firmer timetable is established. His return would be significant for Texas Tech given the level of production he provided before the knee injury.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Wrightsell scores 24 to help Alabama rout Texas Tech 90-65 to reach Sweet 16 for 4th straight season

Latrell Wrightsell, Jr. scored 24 points and fourth-seeded Alabama earned a fourth straight trip to the Sweet 16 with a 90-65 second-round rout of No. 5 seed Texas Tech in the NCAA...

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas Tech Red Raiders square off in NCAA Tournament second round

The No. 18 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 20 Texas Tech Red Raiders play in the NCAA Tournament second round

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in second round

The No. 18 Alabama Crimson Tide take on the No. 20 Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Texas Tech crushes Akron by 20 points without JT Toppin to start NCAA tournament Well, the Texas Tech Red Raiders didn’t have their leading scorer or rebounder, but that wasn’t an issue at all for Grant McCasland and his...

MARCH 21 • WRECKEMRED.COM

Texas Tech Red Raiders face Akron Zips in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 20 Texas Tech Red Raiders square off against the Akron Zips in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Grant McCasland sees evolving Texas Tech team amid JT Toppin absence | Sporting News Texas Tech is adjusting without JT Toppin as Grant McCasland emphasizes growth and defensive improvement entering March Madness.

MARCH 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texas Tech Red Raiders and Akron Zips meet in the opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 20 Texas Tech Red Raiders play the Akron Zips in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Freshmen Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, Darius Acuff Named To AP All-American 1st Team

The Associated Press All-American first team included three freshmen, and two more superstar forwards.

MARCH 17 • FOX SPORTS

Freshmen Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, Darius Acuff Named To AP All-American 1st Team

March Madness key injuries to know: How Caleb Foster, JT Toppin and more will impact 2026 brackets | Sporting News March Madness is almost here, but some teams will be without key contributors in the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

BYU's AJ Dybantsa is AP Big 12 player and freshman of the year; Arizona's Tommy Lloyd top coach

National scoring leader AJ Dybantsa from BYU has been named The Associated Press Big 12 player of the year, and the conference's top freshman

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

BYU vs. Texas Tech: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch The Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-8, 12-5 Big 12) will look to JT Toppin (10th in the nation, 21.8 points per game) when they try to overcome A...

MARCH 7 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Dybantsa and BYU host No. 10 Texas Tech

BYU hosts the No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders after AJ Dybantsa scored 23 points in BYU's 90-68 loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Why Texas Tech Could Be a Sneaky Final Four Bet Without JT Toppin | Deadspin.com Texas Tech faces life without JT Toppin, but +2500 Final Four odds may offer value thanks to elite three-point shooting and guard play.

MARCH 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

No. 16 Texas Tech ends No. 4 Iowa State's home winning streak, 82-73

Donovan Atwell scored 18 points to lead No. 16 Texas Tech to an 82-73 victory over No. 4 Iowa State that sent the Cyclones to their first home loss of the season

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

No. 4 Iowa State hosts No. 16 Texas Tech following Anderson's 31-point game

No. 16 Texas Tech visits the No. 4 Iowa State Cyclones after Christian Anderson scored 31 points in the Red Raiders' 80-68 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

LeJuan Watts continues to show Texas Tech can trust him as JT Toppin is out It’s probably still a little early to say this, but it’s really starting to look like LeJuan Watts is becoming the sort of solid, consistent...

FEBRUARY 25 • WRECKEMRED.COM

Christian Anderson found a fascinating way to control the Cincy game for Texas Tech In the second game without JT Toppin complimenting his skillset and helping create further opportunities for him, Christian Anderson just ma...