JT Toppin - College Basketball News & Rumors

No. 11 Texas Tech extends nonconference home winning streak to 41 with 80-63 victory over Milwaukee

Christian Anderson had 18 points to lead five players scoring in double figures for No. 11 Texas Tech, and the Red Raiders extended their nonconference home winning streak to 41 ga...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 11 Texas Tech hosts Milwaukee following Toppin's 35-point performance

The No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders host the Milwaukee Panthers

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | JT Toppin, No. 11 Texas Tech look to bounce back vs. Milwaukee Deadspin | JT Toppin, No. 11 Texas Tech look to bounce back vs. Milwaukee

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Milwaukee visits No. 11 Texas Tech following Toppin's 35-point showing

The No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders host the Milwaukee Panthers

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Hoops

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

JT Toppin showcases his power with NASTY dunk as Texas Tech trails Illinois in second half

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Can't be stopped Toppin ended with 35 points (17-25 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 81-77 loss to Illinois.

Impact Toppin continues to show why he entered the season as one of the frontrunners for national player of the year, connecting on his first nine shots in the second half on the way to a massive 35 point, 11 rebound double double. The junior big man contributes on both ends of the floor, adding three steals and three blocks as he now has a total of 10 stocks through his first two games. Toppin is inevitable and has already more than proven his worth as the top pick in most fantasy drafts this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | JT Toppin shines in return as No. 10 Texas Tech topples Sam Houston Deadspin | JT Toppin shines in return as No. 10 Texas Tech topples Sam Houston

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | JT Toppin has huge debut as No. 10 Texas Tech pulls away from Sam Houston Deadspin | JT Toppin has huge debut as No. 10 Texas Tech pulls away from Sam Houston

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

JT Toppin has huge debut as No. 10 Texas Tech pulls away from Sam Houston Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin led No.10 Texas Tech with 31 points and 14 rebounds on Friday, as the Red Raiders pulled away...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

JT Toppin debuts with 31 points, and 14 rebounds as No. 10 Texas Tech beats Sam Houston

Preseason AP All-America forward JT Toppin scored 31 points and had 14 rebounds in his season debut to lead five players scoring in double figures for No. 10 Texas Tech as the Red...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Massive double-double in debut Toppin closed Friday's 98-77 win over Sam Houston with 31 points (10-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 11-16 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 32 minutes.

Impact Toppin (lower body) was questionable heading into Friday's tilt but made his season debut, playing a full allotment of minutes while picking up where he left off last season. The reigning Big 12 player of the year recorded eight of his 14 rebounds on the offensive end while topping 30 points, a mark he reached three times last season. Any lingering concerns about Toppin's health moving forward appear to be put to rest.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Toppin (lower body) is expected to be available for Friday's game against Sam Houston, Pete Thamel reports.

Impact Toppin, named the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year, was inactive for Tuesday's season opener, but he's expected to play and log his regular workload against SHU. Toppin's return will be a huge boost for the Red Raiders' frontcourt, as he averaged 18.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 blocks per game in 33 starts in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Anderson scores 34 as No. 10 Texas Tech routs Lindenwood 98-60 in opener

Christian Anderson had career highs with 34 points and 11 assists, leading No. 10 Texas Tech to a 98-60 victory over Lindenwood

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Why JT Toppin isn't playing tonight for Texas Tech with injury news | Sporting News This isn't great news.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sitting out season opener Toppin won't play in Tuesday's game against Lindenwood due to a lower body injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Toppin, named the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year, will be inactive for Tuesday's season opener. The star big man isn't the only key Texas Tech player to be sidelined Tuesday, as LeJuan Watts (lower body), Luke Bamgboye (lower body) and Josia Moseley (lower body) have also been ruled out. That leaves Marial Akuentok and LaTrell Hoover as the team's primary big men, while players like Tyeree Bryan, Donovan Atwell or Leon Horner could see more action at the forward positions. Toppin's next chance to play will come Friday against Sam Houston.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In new era of college hoops rosters, $20.5M salary cap feels more like a suggestion than a rule

College basketball is navigating a new financial landscape with schools allowed to pay players up to $20.5 million

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Purdue's Matt Painter regrets not talking about an NCAA title last year. This season, it's different

Purdue is the preseason No. 1 team in the nation, and coach Matt Painter isn't shying away from expectations

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

AP Preseason All-Americans: Smith, Toppin Joined by the Potential No. 1 NBA Pick

BYU's AJ Dybantsa joins Purdue's Braden Smith, Texas Tech's JT Toppin, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, Florida's Alex Condon on the list.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

AP Preseason All-Americans: Smith, Toppin Joined by the Potential No. 1 NBA Pick

Purdue point guard Braden Smith leads AP preseason All-American team Purdue star point guard Braden Smith was a unanimous choice for the Associated Press preseason All-American team released Monday. Smith, a s...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Big 12 preseason poll: Texas Tech, JT Toppin earn conference accolades Toppin, a Dallas native, averaged 18.2 points and 9.4 rebounds last season and led the Red Raiders to the Elite Eight.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Named Preseason POTY Toppin has been named the Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Toppin was previously named Big 12 Player of the Year following the 2024-25 season, so this honor doesn't come as a huge surprise. The 6-foot-9 junior put together an excellent season with Texas Tech a year ago, averaging 18.2 points and 9.4 rebounds per game while earning second-team All-American honors. With another year under his belt and the Red Raiders expected to be contenders for the Big 12 title and possibly a national championship, the sky seems to be the limit for Toppin this season.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the 15 Best Power Forwards in Men's College Basketball for 2025 Texas Tech’s double-double machine JT Toppin and Duke phenom Cameron Boozer headline college basketball’s deepest position group.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • SI.COM

Top 10 Contenders for 2025–26 Men's College Basketball National Player of the Year Veteran stars like Braden Smith and JT Toppin will try to hold off elite newcomers such as Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • SI.COM

Good Morning, Illini Nation: Know the Foe — Texas Tech Red Raiders might boast one of the best 1-2s in the country in JT Toppin, Christian Anderson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

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