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Who's In? and Who's Out? Texas Tech Basketball transfer portal recap so farLUBBOCK, Texas - It's been just over a month since the 2026 college basketball transfer portal opened this offseason. In that span, the Texas Red Raiders have h

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How Jaylen Petty Will Fit With UCLA Next SeasonPetty is one of UCLA's top additions this offseason.

TCU Lands Elite Shot-Blocker Luke Bamgboye in Transfer PortalTCU men's basketball has landed one of the transfer portal's most impactful defensive players, securing a commitment from Texas Tech forward/center Luke Bamgboy

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Texas Tech Basketball | 2026.04.24 Eligibility Chart - Gibbs-Lawhorn CommitsDGL commits.

How Jaylen Petty Can Avoid Growing Pains Next SeasonBreaking down why Petty will not undergo major growing pains next season.

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Texas Tech Basketball | 2026.04.20 Eligibility Report – Dennis CommitsAdding a guard.

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Texas Tech Basketball | 2026.04.17 Eligibility Chart – Davis Commits & Bamgboye to PortalAn addition!

Texas Tech Lady Raiders sign JUCO guard Tahys Da Silva as first addition of the offseasonThe Lady Red Raiders make their first acquisition of the offseason of one of the premier JUCO players in the country

Texas Tech Hosts Elite Recruit to Fill Major Backcourt VoidAfter a quiet start to the offseason, Texas Tech may finally be gaining momentum as one of the top guards in the transfer portal visits Lubbock.

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How Jaylen Petty Will Redefine UCLA's Offense in 2026-27UCLA was finally able to land a guard in the transfer portal, here is what it means.

Texas Tech Basketball | 2026.04.09 Eligibility Chart - Petty Enters PortalGetting a little lonely.

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Texas Tech Basketball: 2026.04.08 Eligibility Chart - Anderson Declares for NBA DraftA big move for Anderson.

Christian Anderson Declares for NBA DraftAfter a breakout sophomore season, Christian Anderson is taking his talents from Texas Tech to the NBA

Final Men's AP PollLast Top 25 of the season after Michigan's title victory

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Texas Tech Basketball: 2026.04.07 Eligibility Chart - Watts & Henderson Enter the Portal2 more depart.

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Texas Tech Basketball Transfer Portal PossibilitiesHere is a look at the players who may not be returning to Texas Tech next season. After losing in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the Texas Tech Red Ra

Texas Tech Basketball | 2026.04.03 Eligibility ChartThe portal starts.

McClung Wins 2nd G League MVP 👏First player ever to earn award twice

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Texas Tech Sees First Player Move to Transfer Portal This OffseasonTexas Tech Red Raiders guard Leon Horner III announced that he will enter the transfer portal. He shared the news on his personal X account on Wednesday. "I w

Texas Tech's Grant McCasland Could Be Target For North Carolina HC JobTexas Tech head coach Grant McCasland could be a candidate for North Carolina's head coaching vacancy. According to Pete Nakos of On3, McCasland is among the c

Donovan Atwell to Represent Texas Tech in College 3-Point ChampionshipDonovan Atwell isn't done shooting from three as he will represent Texas Tech in the E*TRADE Men's 3-Point Championship as part of the 37th annual State Farm Co

Fans react as Texas Tech HC Grant McCasland's name pops up in North Carolina searchWell, the head coach of the Texas Tech men's basketball team is in the news. And before you start panicking, it's not that bad. All this has to do with is appar

Grant McCasland suddenly in the UNC conversation and that's a problem for Texas TechWell, the North Carolina Tar Heels are in the market for a new head coach and they are apparently potentially interested in the services of one Mr. Grant McCasl

Ranking Most Stacked Teams Ever 🤯B/R assembles an all-time list of absurdly talented squads 📲

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Pitino. Izzo. Hurley. Legends are dominating March.

Christian Anderson's Future at Texas Tech in Doubt Amid NBA, Transfer Portal RumorsTexas Tech men's basketball may be without one its brightest stars next season as sophomore guard Christian Anderson's future with the program is in doubt amid

Texas Tech Alum Mac McClung Achieves Histroic Mark in Recent OutingFormer Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Mac McClung made history on Tuesday night. In his most recent G League outing as a member of the Chicago Bulls affiliate, t

Texas Tech Star Christian Anderson Reaches Rare Milestone Joining Trae YoungTexas Tech star guard Christian Anderson entered elite company this past season. After a phenomenal sophomore season where he led the Red Raiders to another 20

Texas Tech Basketball: On What Could Have BeenWhat if.

NCAA Tourney Breaks TV Records 🔥Already most-watched March Madness EVER with 10.1M viewers through 2nd round

Jaylen Petty Reflects on Texas Tech's Loss to Alabama in NCAA TournamentTexas Tech freshman guard Jaylen Petty reflected on the Red Raiders' loss to Alabama in the NCAA Tournament. Petty scored nine points with five rebounds and t

Texas Tech's Grant McCasland Sends Honest Message After Brutal Alabama LossThe Texas Tech Red Raiders 2025-26 season came to an end on Sunday. The No. 5 seed Red Raiders suffered a brutal loss to the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide.

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No. 5 Texas Tech falls to No. 4 Alabama 90-65 in Round of 32 of NCAA TournamentTech sputters out of NCAA Tournament after high powered offensive performance for Alabama

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Alabama Decimates Texas Tech 🐘

No. 4 Tide gets 25-pt win over No. 5 Red Raiders to advance to 4th consecutive Sweet 16

Alabama Dominates Texas Tech By 25One of the easiest victories for a team so far in NCAA tournament 📲

TTU fans won't love how ESPN's prediction model is viewing Texas Tech vs AlabamaWe're closing in on Texas Tech's second round matchup against Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide and it looks like the Red Raiders aren't going to be picked

Whose incredibly impressive 3-point shooting will determine Texas Tech vs Alabama?Look, as Grant McCasland and the 5-seed Texas Tech Red Raiders get set to meet up with Nate Oats and the 4-seed Alabama Crimson Tide, we're about to see a fasci

March Madness Day 3 Takeaways ✍️👎 No. 3 seed finally falls 📈 State of Michigan thriving ➡️ Full breakdown (so far)

The Numbers That Could Decide Texas Tech vs AlabamaFrom pace to efficiency and shot quality, this matchup will likely be decided in the margins. Here are the key numbers to watch between Texas Tech and Alabama.

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McCasland's postgame praise for Akron helps show how intensely Texas Tech preparedI love it when head coaches show respect for their contemporaries and heap praise around for impressive performances or the hard work that another team has put

Texas Tech crushes Akron by 20 points without JT Toppin to start NCAA tournamentWell, the Texas Tech Red Raiders didn't have their leading scorer or rebounder, but that wasn't an issue at all for Grant McCasland and his Texas Tech basketbal

One Eye-Opening Stat Explains How Texas Tech Dominated AkronTexas Tech men's basketball had one eye-opening stat that explained how the Red Raiders dominated in their 91-71 win over Akron Friday. The team shot 70 percen

Texas Tech Set To Face Alabama In Second Round Of March Madness TournamentThe Texas Tedch Red Raiders will face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Donovan Atwell Sends Warning to NCAA Tournament as Texas Tech AdvancesTexas Tech senior guard Donovan Atwell sent a warning to the NCAA tournament after the No. 5 seed Red Raiders took down the No. 12 seed Akron Zips to advance to the round of 32.

3 Takeaways from Texas Tech's win over AkronTexas Tech dominated Akron for most of the game to advance in the NCAA Tournament. No. 3 Jaylen Petty and Donovan Atwell's outside shooting was the main reason

No.5 Texas Tech knocks off No. 12 Akron 91-71 to Advance to Second RoundIn Techs' first-round game in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, five different Red Raiders finish in double figures as Tech moves on to the Sweet 16.

Who Stands Between Texas Tech and a Sweet Sixteen Spot After Akron WinThe Texas Tech Red Raiders avoided a first-round upset. After being a popular first-round upset pick, the Red Raiders will live to fight another day. The Red R

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Teams on Day 2 Upset Alert 😱Why Texas Tech will need to be wary of their first-round matchup ➡️

Here's the stats that should worry Texas Tech fans ahead of Akron matchupWith March Madness here, Grant McCasland and the Texas Tech Red Raiders have a great opportunity to get out of a horrible slump and prove that this is still a t

ESPN gives Texas Tech a great chance to beat Akron, but will that actually happen?As the Texas Tech Red Raiders close in on their March Madness matchup with the Akron Zips, we're getting closer and closer to seeing if Texas Tech can survive t

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NFL Star Micah Parsons Picks Texas Tech to Make Final Four in March Madness BracketTexas Tech men's basketball is predicted to reach the Final Four, according to NFL star Micah Parsons. The Green Bay Packers edge rusher picked the Red Raiders

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How to Watch No. 5 Texas Tech's Round of 64 Game Vs. AkronEquipped with a No. 5 seed, the Texas Tech Red Raiders begin their quest to bring the first basketball national championship to the city of Lubbock Friday morning against the Akron Zips.

Texas Tech's JT Toppin Underwent Torn ACL Surgery Before March MadnessTexas Tech forward JT Toppin underwent surgery on his torn ACL on Thursday, a day before the team's first-round matchup against Akron. Texas Tech insider Natha

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Understanding the Advanced Statistics Behind the Texas Tech and Akron first-round MatchupTexas Tech opens March Madness against Akron, and the advanced statistics reveal a matchup full of stylistic contrasts and a razor-thin margin for error.

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Texas Tech's Biggest Concerns Against Akron in March MadnessHere are Texas Tech's biggest concerns against Akron in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Texas Tech Star JT Toppin Secures First Team All American HonorsTexas Tech star forward JT Toppin earns firts team All-American mod after stellar season.

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Men's AP All-Americans 📝Cameron Boozer one of 3 freshman on first team. Full squads here 📲

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Texas Tech comes in at No.20 in first post-season AP Poll ahead of NCAA TournamentTech cracks top 20 in AP Poll ahead of the Big Dance

Why Texas Tech Is Only Slight Favorite Over Akron In March Madness OpenerThe Texas Tech Red Raiders have to wait till Friday to play on the biggest stage that the sport offers. March Madness will soon be upon us. The 64 teams in the

Final MCBB AP Poll Rankings 🔢Duke stays No. 1 after March Madness bracket reveal 📲

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Grant McCasland Reacts After Texas Tech Draws Akron In NCAA TournamentThe Texas Tech Red Raiders are going dancing! Tech earned the No. 5 seed in the Midwest region and will face the No. 12 seed Akron Zips in the first round of t

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Texas Tech Earns No. 5 Seed in NCAA TournamentThe Texas Tech Red Raiders earned the No. 5 seed in the Midwest region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Red Raiders will face No. 12 seed Akron on Friday in Ta

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Texas Tech Reveals Christian Anderson Availability for March MadnessThe Red Raiders revealed the status of star sophomore guard Christian Anderson for March Madness.

Big 12 Removes Glass Court Amid Texas Tech Injuries to Christian Anderson, LeJuan WattsThe Big 12 has removed the LED glass court amid injuries to several players, including Texas Tech players Christian Anderson and LeJuan Watts. The conference wi

New National Player of the Year Rankings 🤩Where JT Toppin and Christian Anderson stand among the best players in the country ➡️

Big 12 to Change Tourney CourtConference to ditch LED glass surface for hardwood over injury concerns

Texas Tech's struggles continued in the Big 12 tournament vs the Iowa State CyclonesWell, the Texas Tech men's basketball team may have been exposed a bit in the Big 12 tournament as Grant McCasland's Red Raiders clearly have a glaring problem

Can the Red Raiders Still Make Noise in March Amid 3-Game Losing Streak?Texas Tech has lost three straight entering the NCAA Tournament. Breaking down the Red Raiders' inconsistency issues, Christian Anderson's role, and whether this volatile team can still make a deep March run.

No.7 Iowa State knocks out No. 16 Texas Tech in Red Raiders opening game in Big 12 TournamentTech has now lost three straight, ending a two-year streak of reaching the semi-finals of the tournament.

Texas Tech Faces Uncertainty After Christian Anderson InjuryThe Texas Tech Red Raiders could be in major trouble heading into the NCAA Tournament after star guard Christian Anderson suffered an injury.

Iowa State Tops No. 16 Texas Tech ♨️

No. 7 Cyclones' clutch 2H run secures their spot in Big 12 semifinals

Preview & Game Day Thread: Big 12 Championship - Iowa State vs. Texas TechBig 12 Tourney Time!

Texas Tech Star Guard Christian Anderson Rises In Latest NBA Mock DraftThe star Texas Tech guard has risen in the latest 2026 NBA mock draft.