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The Wildcats will meet the Red Raiders on October 23 in Lexington, offering an early glimpse of both teams as they prepare for the 2026‑27 season.
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The Wildcats will meet the Red Raiders on October 23 in Lexington, offering an early glimpse of both teams as they prepare for the 2026‑27 season.

Texas Tech announced that star three‑point specialist Donovan Atwell will use a fifth year of eligibility to return for the 2026‑27 season, bringing back a key piece of a team that has reached the NCAA Tournament three straight years.

Darrion Williams returns to Texas Tech for a fifth season, bringing Elite Eight experience and All‑Big 12 accolades to a program poised for another deep tournament run.

Former UCF standout Jamichael Stillwell has committed to Texas Tech, seeking a fifth year of eligibility through a pending injunction. His addition arrives as the program navigates roster turnover and a broader NCAA lawsuit that may redefine collegiate eligibility rules.

Texas Tech prepares for a demanding non‑conference slate, featuring high‑profile opponents, key player departures and a host of new transfers, setting the stage for a pivotal season.

Entering his junior year, Damarion Dennis is poised to amplify his impact for Texas Tech, blending family‑driven work ethic with a relentless defensive mindset.

Wyoming’s basketball program, led by Coach Sundance Wicks, returns half of its production and aims for a Mountain West title despite a reshaped roster.
Amari Barrett, a 6‑foot‑4 guard who helped Millwood win its 19th Oklahoma Class 3A championship, has pledged to Texas Tech, where he will be joined by two high‑school recruits and three transfer portal additions.

A wave of high‑profile players have pulled out of the NBA Draft, prompting major programs to adjust their line‑ups and recruit new talent.

A dozen projected first‑round picks have withdrawn from the NBA draft, choosing instead to return to college and reshape the competitive landscape for next year's NCAA campaigns.

Nearly a dozen high‑profile prospects have pulled out of the NBA draft, choosing to return to college and altering the roster landscape for dozens of programs across the country.

Coach Grant McCasland announced the signing of Trey Hall, a Fort Worth native who capped his high school career with a Class 6A state title and multiple all‑state honors.
Texas Tech announced the commitment of Treaton Hall, a North Crowley High School product, as part of an effort to reshape the roster following the loss of most scholarship players.

The Mountain West Conference has seen a flurry of movement in the transfer portal this offseason, with 81 players from the league electing to explore new destinations. Of those, 47 have already secured transfers, reshaping rosters across the ten‑team circuit.