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No. 13 Texas Tech to Play Without Star JT Toppin Against K-State
Red Raiders face Wildcats in first game since losing leading scorer and rebounder to season-ending injury
Feb. 21, 2026 at 5:54am
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The No. 13 ranked Texas Tech men's basketball team (19-7 overall, 9-4 Big 12) will host the Kansas State Wildcats (11-15 overall, 2-11 Big 12) on Saturday afternoon, marking the Red Raiders' first game without star player JT Toppin, who suffered a season-ending knee injury. Toppin was averaging 21.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game before his injury, and his absence leaves a major hole in the Texas Tech lineup.
Why it matters
Toppin's injury is a major blow to the Red Raiders, who were relying heavily on his dominant inside presence. Texas Tech will need to find a way to replace his production if they hope to maintain their strong season and make a deep postseason run. The game against Kansas State provides an early test to see how the Red Raiders will adapt without their star player.
The details
Texas Tech is 12-1 at home this season, while Kansas State has struggled to a 1-7 road record. However, the Wildcats recently pulled off a surprise 16-point win over Baylor, snapping a six-game losing streak. The Red Raiders will be looking to get back on track after a disappointing road loss to Arizona State.
- The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 21 at 1:30 p.m.
The players
JT Toppin
Texas Tech's leading scorer and rebounder, who suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Grant McCasland
Head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Jerome Tang
Former head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats, who was recently replaced.
What’s next
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The takeaway
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