Texas Tech standouts JT Toppin and Christian Anderson earn Sporting News All-America honors after dominant seasons leading the Red Raiders.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball program is getting national recognition thanks to a pair of dominant seasons from JT Toppin and Christian Anderson, who both earned Sporting News All-America honors after powering one of the nation’s most dynamic teams.
Texas Tech was the only program in the country with two players named to the Sporting News All-America teams this season, highlighting just how dangerous the Red Raiders have been on the court.
For JT Toppin, the honor adds another chapter to what has been an incredible collegiate career.
The junior forward landed on the All-America Second Team for the second straight season after putting together monster numbers before his season was cut short by injury.
Toppin averaged 21.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game, dominating opponents in the paint while recording 16 double-doubles in just 25 games.
Toppin delivered multiple statement performances, including a 31-point, 13-rebound game against No. 1 Arizona and a 35-point explosion at Illinois.
Through 94 career games, the Red Raiders' star has already piled up 1,593 points, 907 rebounds, and 47 double-doubles, cementing his place among the most productive players in program history.
While Toppin controlled the interior, Christian Anderson orchestrated the offense from the perimeter. The sophomore guard earned Sporting News Third Team All-America honors after producing one of the most electric seasons in Texas Tech history.
Anderson shattered the Texas Tech single-season assists record with 233, while averaging 19.2 points, 7.8 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game.
His 7.8 assists per game lead the Big 12 and rank third nationally, showcasing his ability to create offense at an elite level.
He also proved deadly from deep, knocking down 103 3-pointers while shooting 42.7 percent from beyond the arc. Anderson recorded eight double-doubles, delivered 12 games with 20 or more points, and reached the 30-point mark twice.
With two All-America stars leading the way, Texas Tech has firmly established itself as one of college basketball’s most dangerous programs heading into postseason play.