Texas Tech's Bamgboye Likely to Play Against UCF

Red Raiders forward expected to return from lower body injury

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:39pm

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Texas Tech forward Luke Bamgboye has been upgraded to 'probable' on the latest injury report and is expected to play in the Red Raiders' upcoming matchup against UCF. Bamgboye has missed time with a lower body injury but has been hinting at an imminent return.

Why it matters

Bamgboye's return is a boost for the Red Raiders, who have dealt with injuries this season. His presence in the frontcourt will provide a lift as Texas Tech takes on UCF.

The details

The 6-foot-11 VCU transfer has appeared in seven games for Texas Tech this season, starting four of them. His best performance came against New Orleans, when he logged a season-high 26 minutes, scoring 13 points with four assists and four blocks.

  • Bamgboye was listed as questionable ahead of Texas Tech's clash with Houston last week.
  • The Red Raiders tip off against UCF at 11:00 AM on Saturday from Orlando.

The players

Luke Bamgboye

A 6-foot-11 forward and VCU transfer who has been out with a lower body injury.

Josiah Moseley

A Texas Tech player who returned to action against Houston.

LaTrell Hoover

The only Red Raider listed as 'Out' for the UCF game.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

Bamgboye's return is a welcome development for Texas Tech as they look to get healthy and make a push in Big 12 play.