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**IT IS DONE: Texas Tech Star JT Toppin Rejects Bag-to-Bag NIL Offers, Re-Commits to Red Raiders Under Grant McCasland**
*Lubbock, TX – April 10, 2025*
In a stunning and defining moment for college basketball, **JT Toppin**, Texas Tech’s breakout star and one of the most electrifying athletes in the country, has officially **re-committed to the Red Raiders**, turning down massive “bag-to-bag” NIL offers from several powerhouse programs.
The 6-foot-9 forward, who emerged as a cornerstone for **head coach Grant McCasland’s** squad last season, was widely expected to test the transfer portal or even declare for the NBA Draft. Instead, Toppin shocked the nation by announcing he’s running it back in Lubbock.
**“I’m not done yet. We’ve got unfinished business,”** Toppin said in a video message posted on social media. **“Coach McCasland believed in me from day one, and we’re building something special here at Tech. No amount of money can match the loyalty, the grind, and what this jersey means to me.”**
Toppin reportedly turned down multiple seven-figure NIL offers from high-profile programs, making his decision even more impactful in the modern era of college athletics. The move is being seen as a major culture win for Texas Tech and a testament to the trust and bond between Toppin and Coach McCasland.
Under McCasland’s leadership, Texas Tech has quickly reestablished itself as a rising force in the Big 12. With Toppin back in the fold, expectations for the 2025-26 season have skyrocketed. The Red Raiders are expected to be a preseason Top 10 team with legitimate Final Four aspirations.
Toppin averaged 15.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks last season, earning All-Big 12 honors and solidifying himself as one of the most dominant two-way players in the country. His return brings not only elite production on the court but also veteran leadership in the locker room.
**“JT is the heartbeat of our team,”** McCasland said. **“He’s not just a great player — he’s a great man, and this decision shows who he really is. We’re going to war together again, and I couldn’t be more proud.”**
In an age of NIL deals and constant movement, JT Toppin’s loyalty to Texas Tech is rare — and now, it’s legendary
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