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Returning to Texas Tech Akuentok will return to play for Texas Tech for the 2026-27 season, per Jamie Shaw of On3.com.

Impact Akuentok is set to return to the Red Raiders' frontcourt after appearing in 15 games during the 2025-26 campaign. The 6-foot-11 forward averaged 1.1 points and 1.7 rebounds per game as a freshman and is expected to serve as a depth piece in Texas Tech's rotation this upcoming season.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Akuentok (lower body) will play Saturday versus Colorado.

Impact Akuentok has missed the last nine games due to a lower body injury but is set to make his return Saturday. He has only appeared in four games this season but is currently averaging 2.3 points and 3.0 rebounds across 8.8 minutes.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable at Colorado Akuentok (lower body) is probable for Texas Tech's clash with Colorado.

Impact Akuentok has missed the last nine games for the Red Raiders, but the freshman center appears likely to return come Saturday. He shouldn't be expected to provide major minutes, but he'll provide reinforcements to the Red Raiders' frontcourt.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Warmed up before Tuesday's loss Akuentok (lower body) warmed up before Tuesday's loss to Houston but didn't play, according to Nathan Giese of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact Akuentok went through two-thirds of Tuesday's warmup, but he's trending in the right direction. He doesn't have a return date yet, but the forward could be back on the court soon if he continues to progress.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Akuentok (lower body) is out for Saturday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact Akuentok will miss his seventh straight game and ninth of the season as the Red Raiders take on the Cowboys. The freshman forward's next chance to play will be this upcoming Tuesday at Houston.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Akuentok (lower body) won't play on Friday against Duke, per RedRaiderSports.com.

Impact Akuentok wasn't expected to be available against the Blue Devils, and indeed, the freshman forward will sit out his sixth straight game.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to be available Akuentok (lower body) is expected to be unavailable for Saturday's meeting with Duke, Nathan Giese of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Akuentok seems to be trending towards sitting pout this matchup as he continues working back from a lower body injury. The freshman center will aim to be back for the team's meeting with Winthrop on Dec. 28.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not suited up at Dallas Akuentok (lower body) is not suited up for Saturday's game against Arkansas at Dallas, according to Nathan Giese of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact In the midst of a Texas-wide tour, Texas Tech will have Akuentok will log another DNP, which he recently recorded Saturday against Louisiana State at Fort Worth. Due to his lower-body injury, he will have sat out Texas Tech's last six of seven games.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Wyoming Akuentok (lower body) is out for Sunday's game against Wyoming, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Akuentok is a new addition to Texas Tech's injury report, and the Red Raiders will be with one less forward in their last game of November. He will have sat out four of the team's last five games this month.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE