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 makes his entrance prior to a non-conference basketball game, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at United Supermarkets Arena.

When Texas Tech convinced JT Toppin to return for another season in Lubbock, the Red Raiders retained a key piece of their championship hopes for the 2025-26 ca ...

Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) goes for a shot as West Virginia forward Amani Hansberry (13) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 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 ...

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.

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.© Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal ...

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 ...

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland, right, reacts after being ejected by officials during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston in Houston, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) JT Toppin scored 22 points, freshman Christian Anderson had a season-high 21 points with five 3-pointers in his first career start and ninth-ranked Texas Tech beat West ...