Texas Tech Extends Coach Grant McCasland With $31.5M Deal

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Texas Tech has signed head basketball coach Grant McCasland to a six-year, $31.5 million contract extension that will keep him in Lubbock through the 2030-31 season. The deal represents a significant raise for McCasland, who has led the Red Raiders to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight run last season.

Why it matters

McCasland has quickly established himself as one of the top young coaches in college basketball, and his new contract reflects Texas Tech's commitment to keeping him in Lubbock. The substantial buyout in his deal also serves as a deterrent for other programs looking to poach McCasland, who has been linked to openings at schools like North Carolina.

The details

McCasland's new contract includes a salary increase of over $5 million per year, making him one of the 28 college basketball coaches with a buyout of $10 million or more. The 40% buyout on the remaining deal is not the worst in the country, but it still represents a significant financial barrier for any school hoping to lure McCasland away from Texas Tech.

• McCasland signed the six-year, $31.5 million extension in April 2026.
• The new contract will keep McCasland at Texas Tech through the 2030-31 season.

What’s next

McCasland's new contract will keep him in Lubbock for the foreseeable future, as he looks to build on the Red Raiders' recent success and lead them to their first Final Four appearance since 2019.