Following an appearance in the Elite 8 last season, fans and analysts are incredibly high on Texas Tech looking ahead to the 2025-26 season. A big reason for that optimism is the return of sophomore JT Toppin , who led the Red Raiders in scoring (18.2 ppg), rebounds (9.
4 rpg), and blocks (1.5 bpg). Texas Tech also landed four prospects out of the transfer portal who could ultimately work their way into the starting lineup, including LeJuan Watts (Washington State), Donovan Atwell (UNC Greensboro), Tyeree Bryan (Santa Clara), and Josiah Moseley (Villanova).
RELATED: Texas Tech predicted to land 5-star WR transfer Even with the loss of guys like Chance McMillian and Elijah Hawkins , along with potential losses of Darrion Williams and Federiko Federiko (both entered the transfer portal), there are plenty of weapons returning to Lubbock next season. College Basketball analyst Andy Katz recently revealed his way-too-early Power 37 Rankings for the 2025-26 season, and he's got the Red Raiders sitting at the No. 5 spot.
Here's a look at the entire top 37: Houston Duke Purdue Florida Texas Tech UConn St. John's Alabama Louisville Michigan BYU Kansas Tennessee Kentucky Arkansas Auburn Arizona Michigan State Wisconsin Gonzaga Oregon UCLA Creighton Iowa State North Carolina Illinois Texas Ole Miss Marquette Ohio State Mississippi State Missouri Baylor Saint Mary's Washington Boise State Iowa - Enjoy more Texas Tech coverage on Texas Tech On SI - More Texas Tech News Texas Tech makes massive jump in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25 Texas Tech's rising star expected to earn $4 million in NIL next season Texas Tech lands Gatorade Player of the Year to 2025 recruiting class.