# Texas Tech's Big 12 Battle After Toppin Injury | College Basketball News

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Podcast: [College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/college-basketball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7654870)
Published: 2026-06-29T11:44:25+00:00
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Texas Tech’s basketball future hangs in the balance after star forward JT Toppin’s ACL tear sidelines him for the entire 2026-27 season. With a brutal Big 12 slate looming and key departures like Christian Anderson and Jaylen Petty, coach Grant McCasland’s tight rotation strategy hinges on transfers Cruz Davis, Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, and Damarion Dennis, plus freshman DaKari Spear. Returning players Josiah Moseley and Marial Akuentok must step up, while Amari Barrett joins the incoming class. Can this roster, built on grit and depth, rise to the challenge in one of college basketball’s toughest conferences? Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0aa2a03a83ce4bda

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