6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
JT TOPPIN
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18.1 PPG
9.2 RPG
1.2 APG
Texas Tech's JT Toppin named CBS Sports Transfer of the Year CBS Sports released its 2024-25 All-Transfer team on Wednesday, and it comes as no surprise that Texas Tech's JT Toppin was at the top of th...
Deadspin | JT Toppin spurns draft, announces return to Texas Tech Deadspin | JT Toppin spurns draft, announces return to Texas Tech
APRIL 9 • DEADSPIN.COM
JT Toppin to return to Texas Tech, expected to make more than $3 million in NIL: Source Toppin's return to school is emblematic of a time where some players can make more money in college basketball than the NBA.
APRIL 9 • NYTIMES.COM
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 wit...
APRIL 9 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
JT Toppin, Star of Texas Tech Elite Eight Run, Makes Decision on 2026 Return The transfer from New Mexico raised his game as a sophomore.
APRIL 9 • SI.COM
JT Toppin returning to Texas Tech: What it means for Red Raider basketball in 2026 | Sporting News Texas Tech returns its best player from last year. What could his return mean for the Red Raiders in 2026?
APRIL 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Will return to Texas Tech Toppin will return to Texas Tech for the team's 2025-26 season, Rivals reports.
Impact Not projected as a first-round selection for the 2025 NBA Draft, Toppin will use his junior year of collegiate eligibility. He acclimated well to the Big 12 Conference. For 22 games (all starts), Toppin averaged 18.0 points on 53.9/32.6/67.7 shooting splits. Efficiency aside, he excelled enough to win the conference's Player of the Year Award. Now with expectations, which include cleaning up his shooting efficiency, a healthy Toppin should be one of the 2025-26 NCAA season's best players.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Stay, Go, Hello: Texas Tech and Grant McCasland look to rebuild, reload after the success of 2024-25 season The NBA decisions of JT Toppin and Darrion Williams loom large, but here's a look at who is leaving, who has a decision to make, and what Te...
MARCH 31 • 247SPORTS.COM
Texas Tech is victimized by the same kind of late rally that got the Red Raiders to the Elite Eight
This time, Texas Tech gave up the game with a collapse down the stretch in the NCAA TournamentMARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walter Clayton Jr. rallies Florida into Final Four with 84-79 March Madness win over Texas Tech
Walter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied from nine points down late to reach the Final Four with an 84-79 victory over Texas T...MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Closes with 19th double-double Toppin amassed 20 points (9-22 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 84-79 loss to Florida.
Impact Toppin closed out his stellar sophomore season by recording his 19th double-double, though it wasn't quite enough as the Red Raiders fell just short of their second ever Final Four appearance. The All-American finished with averages of 18.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks across 27.3 minutes per game. He now faces a decision during the offseason between entering the NBA Draft as a possible first-round prospect or returning to Texas Tech for another season.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Florida and Texas Tech square off in Elite 8
The No. 3 Florida Gators play the No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA TournamentMARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texas Tech rallies from 16 down to beat Arkansas in first OT game in March Madness
Darrion Williams could barely make a shot for the first 30 minutes. He didn't miss when it mattered most, sending Texas Tech to an improbabl...MARCH 28
Texas Tech rallies from 16 points down to beat Arkansas 85-83 in first OT game in March Madness
Darrion Williams scored to break a tie with 7.3 seconds left in overtime after tying the game with a 3-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation to lead Texas Tech to an 85-83 w...MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Excellent in Thursday's comeback win Toppin registered 20 points (10-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine rebounds and five blocks across 37 minutes in Thursday's 85-83 overtime win over Arkansas.
Impact Toppin helped lead a 16-point comeback victory Thursday, a win that has Texas Tech in the Elite Eight. He came up big in the second half, finishing the game with 20 points and a season-high five blocks. His teammate Darrion Williams sent the game into overtime and then hit the game-winning shot in overtime, but Toppin's second half was a massive reason why the Red Raiders were able to pull off the improbable comeback. Next up he takes on Florida on Saturday with a spot in the Final Four on the line.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Texas Tech Red Raiders and Arkansas Razorbacks square off in Sweet 16
The No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders and Arkansas Razorbacks square off in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deadspin | Darrion Williams, JT Toppin power Texas Tech past Drake to Sweet 16 Deadspin | Darrion Williams, JT Toppin power Texas Tech past Drake to Sweet 16
MARCH 24 • DEADSPIN.COM
After winning with a 3-point barrage in NCAA opener, Texas Tech goes inside to take apart Drake
Texas Tech won its NCAA Tournament opener against UNC Wilmington in part by lofting up a tourney-record 46 shots from beyond the 3-point arcMARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 11...
MARCH 23 • KANSASCITY.COM
JT Toppin highlights: 25 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks in second round win
MARCH 23 • YOUTUBE
Williams, Toppin lead No. 3 seed Texas Tech into Sweet 16 with 77-64 victory over No. 11 seed Drake
Darrion Williams scored a season-high 28 points, JT Toppin had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Texas Tech beat No. 11 seed Drake 77-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tou...MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Outstanding in win over Drake Toppin supplied 25 points (11-13 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds and two blocks over 32 minutes during Saturday's 77-64 win over Drake.
Impact Toppin was magnificent on both ends of the court for Texas Tech. Aside from scoring 25 points while missing just two of his 13 shots from the field, he was a dominant presence on the glass and also excelled as a rim protector. Toppin has two double-doubles in two NCAA Tournament appearances, and he should continue to play a big role for the Red Raiders in their Sweet 16 matchup.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Texas Tech Red Raiders and Drake Bulldogs square off in NCAA Tournament second round
The No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders play the Drake Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA TournamentMARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Is JT Toppin related to Obi Toppin? Texas Tech star's connection to NBA brothers in name only | Sporting News The Red Raiders' forward has a name familiar to a couple other basketball standouts.
MARCH 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Is JT Toppin related to Obi Toppin? Texas Tech star's connection to NBA brothers in name only | Sporting News Canada The Red Raiders' forward has a name familiar to a couple other basketball standouts.
MARCH 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
