Texas Tech's McCasland Previews Rematch With Colorado

Red Raiders coach discusses keys to success against Buffaloes after recent win over West Virginia.

Feb. 10, 2026 at 3:23pm

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Following a Quad 1 win over West Virginia, Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland met with the media to discuss the Red Raiders' upcoming rematch with Colorado. McCasland addressed how the team will approach the game, the changes he's seen in Colorado since their first meeting, and the emergence of players like Donovan Atwell and the increased roles of Josiah Moseley and Luke Bamgboye.

Why it matters

Texas Tech is currently ranked #16 in the nation and looking to build on their recent success as they host Colorado, a team they previously defeated on the road. This game is an important conference matchup that could impact the Red Raiders' postseason positioning.

The details

McCasland said the Red Raiders don't plan to change much for the Colorado game, but will focus on continuing to improve, especially on the defensive end. He noted that Colorado has made some changes since the first meeting, going with a younger lineup that has caused problems for opponents. McCasland praised the consistency and competitiveness of Donovan Atwell, who has emerged as a key 3-and-D presence for Texas Tech. The coach also discussed the increased roles of Josiah Moseley and Luke Bamgboye, saying they have improved dramatically in practice and are providing more depth for the team.

  • Texas Tech defeated Colorado 73-71 in the first meeting between the teams earlier this season.
  • The Red Raiders are coming off a Quad 1 win over West Virginia on Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Grant McCasland

The head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team.

Donovan Atwell

A key 3-and-D player for the Texas Tech Red Raiders who has been consistently productive and competitive.

Josiah Moseley

A Texas Tech player who has seen an increased role in the rotation and has improved dramatically in practice, according to McCasland.

Luke Bamgboye

A Texas Tech player who has also seen an increased role in the rotation and has shown the ability to ramp up his competitiveness and defensive impact as he gets more playing time.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know if we're gonna do anything differently. I mean, I think the biggest thing for us is just how can we continue to improve. We got a lot of guys who I think are pivotal for us moving forward who haven't got a lot of minutes. Specifically Josiah (Moseley) and Luke (Bamgboye). So just how do we keep integrate them in the game and how do we have an urgency to get better defensively.”

— Grant McCasland, Head Coach

“Donovan's been tremendous and efficient is probably an understatement. He's been so consistent in his approach every day. He's a vital part of our team, but I think it starts with his character and his competitiveness.”

— Grant McCasland, Head Coach

“I think what we saw at the end of the game with Luke's ability defensively, when I've seen him in practices, he has kind of a slower start, and then the more he plays the more he ramps up and the more he gets competitive and the better he plays.”

— Grant McCasland, Head Coach

What’s next

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The takeaway

This game against Colorado represents an important conference matchup for the #16 Texas Tech Red Raiders as they look to build on their recent success and continue to integrate key role players like Josiah Moseley and Luke Bamgboye into the rotation. The team's defensive intensity and ability to limit Colorado's offensive weapons will be crucial factors in determining the outcome.