JT Toppin's decision to join Texas Tech basketball Tech had a bit of an edge when it came to snagging Toppin out of the transfer portal. A Dallas native, who won back-to-back Class 4A state ...

JT Toppin's decision to join Texas Tech basketball Tech had a bit of an edge when it came to snagging Toppin out of the transfer portal. A Dallas native, who won back-to-back Class 4A state ...

This year, Texas Tech made its first Elite Eight appearance since making a run to the title game in 2019. JT Toppin served as an essential contributor to the team's postseason success.

Texas Tech's JT Toppin rises for a dunk in a non-conference Division I basketball game against Northwestern State, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in United Supermarkets Arena.

Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) shoots against Drake guard Tavion Banks (6) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in ...

Texas Tech's JT Toppin and assistant coach Luke Barnwell share a laugh before a non-conference basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Dickies Arena at Fort Worth.© Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal ...

The Texas Tech Red Raiders had a breakout season under second-year head coach Grant McCasland. But what does the return of the Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin do for the Red Raiders? Makes ...

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs guard Tavion Banks (6) shoots the ball against Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) and forward JT Toppin (15) during the second half ...

Coveted power forward JT Toppin, a top portal target for Texas basketball, announced his decision to withdraw his name from the NBA draft and sign with Texas Tech on Tuesday.

Toppin had a stellar Texas Tech debut in Tuesday's win over Bethune-Cookman, totaling 19 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. Thomas looks forward to seeing them both excel at the next level.

JT Toppin is 19 years-old, and he will turn 20 after the season in June. As for the Toppin brothers, Obi turned 27 years old earlier this month, while Jacob is 24 but will turn 25 years old in June.

In its last outing, Texas Tech dropped a 72-67 decision against Texas A&M in a neutral-site game. It was the second game in a row without JT Toppin, the Red Raiders' leading scorer (18.6 points ...