Texas Tech basketball has March promise, but JT Toppin’s recovery and eligibility uncertainty complicate Grant McCasland’s outlook for the 2026-27 season ahead.

Texas Tech will need to improve in these areas ahead of their matchup against Jackson State November 2nd.

Kentucky’s interior length exposed critical frontcourt depth concerns, but Demarion Dennis’s breakout performance suggests the Red Raiders have found a gritty spark plug for their backcourt rotation.