LUBBOCK – Texas Tech continues its consistent presence in the national rankings, holding steady at No. 16 in this week’s Associated Press Men’s Basketball Top 25. This marks the 25th consecutive week the Red Raiders (20-7, 10-4 Sizeable 12) have appeared in the AP Top 25, a program record. The team also ranks No. 16 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, No. 14 in the NCAA NET rankings, and No. 16 in Kenpom ratings following a recent loss at Arizona State. The NCAA Selection Committee currently projects Texas Tech as a four seed in the tournament.
The Red Raiders will host Cincinnati at 6 p.m. On Tuesday. They have already secured three victories this season against opponents ranked in the top 10 – defeating then-No. 1 Arizona, No. 3 Duke, and No. 6 Houston. Another challenging matchup awaits this weekend with a road game against No. 4 Iowa State (23-4) on Saturday in Ames, Iowa. The current AP Top 25 includes Duke at No. 1, Arizona at No. 2, Michigan at No. 3, and Houston at No. 5, with fellow Big 12 teams Kansas at No. 14 and BYU at No. 19.
Texas Tech faces its remaining four regular-season games without JT Toppin, who suffered an ACL tear in his right knee on February 17. Toppin, the 2024-25 Big 12 Player of the Year and a Consensus Second Team All-American, led the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 21.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. He was the only player nationally averaging over 20 points and a double-double. Christian Anderson currently leads the Big 12 with 7.7 assists per game and is averaging 19.1 points per game.
Donovan Atwell leads the Big 12 with 100 made 3-pointers this season, surpassing Cory Carr’s previous program record of 94 set in the 1996-97 season. Anderson is four 3-pointers away from matching that record. Anderson also has 200 assists this season, becoming only the third Red Raider in program history to reach that milestone. Luke Bamgboye started in place of Toppin against Kansas State, contributing 12 points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots.
Texas Tech boasts a 6-1 record in Big 12 home games and leads the conference with 11.4 made 3-pointers per game. The team is second in the Big 12 in 3-point shooting percentage (39.2%) and effective field goal percentage (55.9%). The Red Raiders average 82.1 points per game while holding opponents to 72.3 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Tech’s current ranking in the AP Top 25?
Texas Tech is currently ranked No. 16 in the Associated Press Men’s Basketball Top 25.
How many games remain in the Red Raiders’ regular season?
Only four regular-season games remain for the Red Raiders.
Who is currently leading the Big 12 in 3-pointers made?
Donovan Atwell leads the Big 12 with 100 made 3-pointers this season.
As Texas Tech navigates the final stretch of the season, what role will team adaptability play in maintaining their success and tournament positioning?
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