Texas Tech men's basketball gets its first public look at the 2026–27 season Friday night against Kentucky. The No. 19 Red Raiders face the No. 23 Wildcats at 6 p.m. Central on October 23 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. The exhibition will be shown on SEC Network+.
Coach Grant McCasland begins his fourth season in Lubbock with five returning players and nine newcomers, according to Texas Tech Athletics. Two-time All-American JT Toppin continues recovering from last season's injury and will not be available to open the season. Donovan Atwell returns after setting a school record with 130 three-pointers last season.
Game: Texas Tech at Kentucky (exhibition)
When: Friday, October 23, 6 p.m. CT
Where: Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky
Watch: SEC Network+
Regular-season opener: November 2 at home against Jackson State
Source: Texas Tech Athletics, October 21 release. Click Here for the Full Story at Texas Tech Athletics.
