Grant McCasland Opens Up on JT Toppin, Texas Tech's Roster & March Madness Hopes

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on his coaching journey, the Red Raiders' recent success, and the challenges of building a winning program in today's college basketball landscape. McCasland discusses handling adversity, learning from disappointment, JT Toppin's status, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding NCAA eligibility.

Looking ahead, McCasland breaks down Texas Tech's 2026-27 roster, its challenging schedule, and the biggest keys to making another deep NCAA Tournament run.

(0:00) Grant McCasland

(0:30) First Memory

(1:50) Early Success

(4:20) Handling Struggles

(6:52) Experiencing Disappointment

(9:20) JT Toppin

(12:05) Eligibility Questions

(16:54) NCAA Landscape

(19:56) 2026-27 Roster

(22:04) NCAA Tournament

(23:54) Strength of Schedule

(26:58) Biggest Keys

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