JT Toppin

JT Toppin
No. 15 – Texas Tech Red Raiders
PositionPower forward
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
Personal information
Born (2005-06-14) June 14, 2005
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolFaith Family Academy
(Oak Cliff, Texas)
College
Career highlights

Jadyn "JT" Toppin (born June 14, 2005) is an American college basketball player for the Texas Tech Red Raiders of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the New Mexico Lobos.

Early life and high school career

Toppin was born in Dallas, Texas and attended Faith Family Academy of Oak Cliff. In his junior and senior years, he led Faith Family Academy to Texas state championship victories.[1]

Recruiting

Toppin was a consensus four-star recruit and considered to be top-20 player in Texas, according to major recruiting services.[2][3][4] On September 19, 2022, Toppin committed to the New Mexico Lobos over offers from Arizona State and Tulsa.[5]

College recruiting information
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Jadyn Toppin
PF 		Dallas, Texas Faith Family Academy of Oak Cliff 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Sep 19, 2022 
Recruit ratings: 247Sports:    On3:    ESPN:    (81)
Overall recruit ranking:    247Sports: 133    On3: 133
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved March 16, 2026.

College career

New Mexico

As a freshman at New Mexico, Toppin averaged 12.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game, and was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Year.[6] Following his freshman season, he entered the transfer portal and declared for the 2024 NBA draft.[7][8] Toppin received an invite and participated in the 2024 NBA draft combine.[9][10] Ultimately, he would withdraw from the draft and announce his decision to transfer to Texas Tech University to play for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.[1][11][12]

Texas Tech

In his Red Raider debut, Toppin scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a 94–61 victory against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats.[13] On February 12, Toppin scored a season-high 41 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in a 111–106 double-overtime win against Arizona State.[14]

In his first season with the Red Raiders, Toppin led the Red Raiders with 18.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.5 blocks while snagging 19 double-doubles. Toppin was a consensus second-team All-American and earned the Big 12 Player of the Year, while also winning Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and All-Big 12 First Team honors.[15][16]

Prior to the start of the 2025–26 season, Toppin was named to the watch list for the Naismith Trophy, an award given to the best men's college basketball player annually.[15]

On February 17, Toppin suffered a season-ending injury after tearing his ACL in his right knee in a game against Arizona State. At the time of his injury, Toppin led his team with 21.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b Giese, Nathan. "What New Mexico transfer JT Toppin brings to Texas Tech basketball". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  2. ^ "JT Toppin". 247 Sports. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  3. ^ "JT Toppin". ESPN Recruiting. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  4. ^ "JT Toppin". Rivals. On3. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  5. ^ "Jadyn Toppin Signs with New Mexico Men's Basketball". New Mexico Lobos Athletics. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  6. ^ "New Mexico frosh Toppin enters transfer portal". ESPN.com. 2024-04-30. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  7. ^ Grammer, Geoff (2024-04-30). "JT Toppin, UNM's outstanding freshman, enters transfer portal". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  8. ^ Begay, Mesha (2024-04-23). "JT Toppin to test the NBA Draft waters". KOB.com. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  9. ^ Chester, Jared. "Former Lobo JT Toppin earns invite to NBA Draft Combine". KRQE.
  10. ^ Writer, Geoff Grammer / Journal Staff (2024-05-14). "Former Lobo JT Toppin has big first day at NBA Draft Combine". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  11. ^ "New Mexico transfer Toppin signs with Texas Tech". ESPN.com. 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  12. ^ "Texas Tech lands MWC Freshman of the Year JT Toppin". News-Graphic.com. 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  13. ^ "Bethune-Cookman vs. Texas Tech Box Score (Men), November 5, 2024". Sports-Reference.
  14. ^ "No. 12 Texas Tech scores its most points in a Big 12 game, beating Arizona State 111-106 in 2 OTs". ESPN.
  15. ^ a b Bloomquist, Wes. "Toppin named to Naismith Player of the Year Watch List". Texas Tech Red Raiders. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  16. ^ "JT Toppin". Texas Tech Athletics.
  17. ^ "Texas Tech's JT Toppin has torn ACL, out for season". ESPN.
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