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Texas Tech star JT Toppin out for season with torn ACL
Toppin suffered the injury in loss to Arizona State
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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Texas Tech announced that star junior JT Toppin will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn right ACL in the team's loss to Arizona State on Tuesday night. Toppin, a preseason All-American, was helped off the court late in the game after going down hard on a drive to the rim.
Why it matters
Toppin's injury is a major blow to Texas Tech's NCAA Tournament hopes, as he was leading the team in scoring and rebounding this season. The Red Raiders were just starting to build momentum after knocking off then-No. 1 Arizona last week.
The details
Toppin was driving to the basket in transition late in the second half when he appeared to lose his balance and crashed to the court. He immediately reached for his right leg and had to be helped off the floor. Texas Tech announced the next day that an MRI revealed a torn ACL, ending Toppin's season.
- On February 18, 2026, Texas Tech announced that Toppin will miss the rest of the season.
- On February 17, 2026, Toppin was injured late in Texas Tech's 72-67 loss to Arizona State.
The players
JT Toppin
A junior at Texas Tech who was named a preseason All-American. He was leading the Red Raiders in scoring and rebounding this season.
Texas Tech
The men's basketball team at Texas Tech University, located in Lubbock, Texas.
What’s next
The Texas Tech coaching staff will have to determine how to replace Toppin's production for the remainder of the season as the Red Raiders push for an NCAA Tournament berth.
The takeaway
Toppin's season-ending injury is a major setback for Texas Tech, which was starting to build momentum after a big win over Arizona. The Red Raiders will have to find a way to overcome the loss of their star player if they want to make a deep run in March.
