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JT Toppin set to RETURN for Texas Tech, but when? | Michigan keeping roster intact so far!

Podcast: Locked On College Basketball
Published: Jul 8, 2026
Duration seconds: 1145
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Summary

Texas Tech gets a major boost as JT Toppin confirms his return for the 2026-27 season after last year's ACL injury. With questions swirling about his recovery timeline and the impact of the NCAA’s new 5-in-5 eligibility rule, the Red Raiders must strategize amid roster turnover and key departures like Christian Anderson and Donovan Atwell. Could Toppin’s comeback reshape Texas Tech’s outlook in the Big 12, or will the team struggle without its frontcourt anchor for much of the season?