US EditionJT Toppin spurns draft, announces return to Texas Tech
- JT Toppin, the standout Texas Tech forward, declared his return for his junior season on Wednesday.
- Toppin, a consensus All-American and Big 12 Player of the Year, opted to return instead of entering the NBA Draft.
- His decision follows a stellar season where he helped the Red Raiders reach the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight.
- Toppin averaged 18.2 points on the season and also scored 22.3 points in the final 15 games; he posted "I'm Back" on Instagram.
- Toppin's return potentially positions Texas Tech as a top-10 team, and he might receive around $4 million in NIL compensation.
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JT Toppin spurns draft, announces return to Texas Tech
Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin announced Wednesday that he's returning to Texas Tech for his junior season. He made the announcement with two words on Instagram: "I'm Back." Toppin was also a consensus All-American after averaging 18.2…
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