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Darrion Williams, Elijah Hawkins, JT Toppin lead Texas Tech over Arkansas-Pine Bluff 98-64

Darrion Williams scored 19 points, Elijah Hawkins and JT Toppin posted double-doubles, and Texas Tech breezed to a 98-64 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

JT Toppin - Posts back-to-back double-doubles Toppin racked up 14 points (7-10 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Monday's 98-64 victory over UAPB.

Impact Toppin has posted a double-double in back-to-back games, contributing a season-high five offensive boards among the 11 rebounds he collected. Additionally, after shooting 62.3 percent from the floor last season at New Mexico, he's improved to 72.9 percent this season, averaging 20.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.8 blocks across just 24.0 minutes per contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Darrion Williams - Pours in season-high 19 points Williams recorded 19 points (8-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 98-64 win over UAPB.

Impact Williams shot an efficient 8-11 from the floor including 2-4 from behind the arc to contribute a season-high 19 points. The junior forward also chipped in four boards, four assists and two steals in a solid all-around effort. While he's not matched his ball-distribution figures from the first two games when he posted 19 assists, he's still contributed a solid seven assists over the last two, maintaining this added element to his repertoire. In total through four games, Williams has averaged 28 minutes per game, contributing 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.5 steals.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Overton - Scores 17 off bench Overton accumulated 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Monday's 98-64 victory over UAPB.

Impact Overton chipped in with 17 points off the bench, draining three shots from behind the arc on six attempts. The sophomore transfer from Drake has played at least 27 minutes in each game despite coming off the bench for three of those four contests while scoring in double figures three times. In total, he's averaging 12.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals across 29.3 minutes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Hawkins - Notches first start of 2024 Hawkins will start for Texas Tech against Arkansas Pine-Bluff, Red Raider Sports reports.

Impact Hawkins made his season debut against Wyoming last Wednesday, and will now get his first start in a Red Raider uniform. Texas Tech is injured in the front court, so it's feasible that it's going with a smaller lineup against a team it should beat handily regardless.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Devan Cambridge - Not starting Monday Cambridge is not listed amongst Texas Tech's starting five ahead of Monday's game against AR-Pine Bluff, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Cambridge will move to the bench Monday as the Red Raiders, short multiple forwards, have opted to run a small ball lineup to avoid over-extending their remaining big men. The 6-foot-6 senior should continue to see a large role in the contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eemeli Yalaho - Out once again Yalaho (lower body) is out for Texas Tech on Monday night, KTXT Sports reports.

Impact Yalao has yet to play this season, and that trend will continue against Arkansas Pine-Bluff. The forward figures to be a rotational player when he returns, as he appeared in 17 games last season, averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Federiko Federiko - Out Monday night Federiko (undisclosed) is out for the Red Raiders' clash with Arkansas Pine-Bluff on Monday night, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Federiko has yet to miss a game this season, but that will change on Monday night. The senior has been a rotational member of the Red Raiders' front court, averaging 6.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 16.0 minutes. His next chance to suit up will come against St. Joseph's on Nov. 21.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Federiko Federiko - Not warming up Federiko (undisclosed) has been spotted in street clothes ahead of Monday's game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Justin Apodaca of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Federiko has yet to miss a game this season and it is unclear why he is sitting out during warmups. If the 6-foot-11 senior were to sit out Monday, the Red Raiders could be very thin at forward with Eemeli Yalaho (lower body) questionable for the contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO

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6 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

JT Toppin leads Texas Tech's rout of Wyoming JT Toppin had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Texas Tech held Wyoming without a field goal for over nine minutes in the first half in a domina...

NOVEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

JT Toppin scores 24, Chance McMillian 16 and sizzling Texas Tech routs Wyoming 96-49

JT Toppin scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Chance McMillian added 16 points and hot-shooting Texas Tech routed Wyoming 96-49

NOVEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chance McMillian - Perfect from downtown McMillian produced 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and three steals in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 96-49 win over Wyoming.

Impact McMillian was perfect from downtown, draining all four of his three-point attempts while shooting 6-for-7 overall to contribute 16 points in the blowout win. McMillian was also a presence on the defensive end, adding a season-high three thefts. The senior guard has scored in double figures during all three games this season, averaging 15.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals across 32.7 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

JT Toppin - Dominates underneath Toppin recorded 24 points (10-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 96-49 win over Wyoming.

Impact Toppin needed just 23 minutes to post his best game in limited time with the Red Raiders, compiling 24 points and 12 boards to complete his first double-double with his new team. The sophomore who transferred in from New Mexico has been better than advertised thus far for Texas Tech, averaging 22.7 points on 73.7% from the field to go along with 9.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.0 blocks over just 24 minutes per contest through three games.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Anderson - Available Wednesday Anderson (lower body) is available for Texas Tech on Wednesday, per KTXT Sports.

Impact Anderson missed the Red Raiders' first two games, but will now be available should they need him. The true freshman figures to be buried on the depth chart, but could feasibly see mop-up minutes if the game against Wyoming becomes a blowout.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Eemeli Yalaho - Out vs. Wyoming Yalaho (lower body) is out for Wednesday's game against Wyoming, KTXT Sports reports.

Impact Yalaho has yet to be available for his seasonal debut as he continues to work his way back from a lower body injury. The sophomore forward will work to be back for Monda's meeting with Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Hawkins - Available vs. Wyoming Hawkins (lower body) is available for Texas Tech against Wyoming, KTXT Sports reports.

Impact Hawkins missed the Red Raiders' first two games of the season. The Minnesota transfer point guard figures to immediately work his way into Texas Tech's starting five after he averaged 9.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and a whopping 7.5 assists last season.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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FOX Sports college basketball reporter John Fanta shares his updated top 25, with Kansas, UConn and Alabama leading the way.

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NOVEMBER 11

Darrion Williams - Expanding offensive repertoire Williams produced eight points (1-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds and 11 assists across 37 minutes during Friday's 86-65 victory over Northwestern State.

Impact Williams struggled significantly from the field yet still had a major positive impact for the Red Raiders, collecting eight boards and a career-high 11 assists. Williams averaged 11.4 points and 7.5 rebounds and an incremental step forward this season would be expected. However, the assist totals through two games are eye opening as he has 17 through two games after having averaged 2.7 and 2.5 assists during his first two collegiate seasons. It was not expected that he would be the primary ball distributor for Texas Tech, but that's exactly what he's been through two games. If this new role continues for Williams, he will be one of the true breakout fantasy in the country this season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Toppin's stellar night leads Texas Tech to win over Northwestern State JT Toppin scored 25 points on 10-of-11 shooting for the Red Raiders.

NOVEMBER 9 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Toppin's near-perfect shooting night sends Texas Tech past Northwestern 86-65

JT Toppin scored 25 points, reserve Kevin Overton scored 19 points and Texas Tech beat Northwestern State 86-65

NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eemeli Yalaho - Remains out Friday Yalaho (lower body) is still out for Texas Tech on Friday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Yalaho missed the Red Raiders' opener, and he'll miss another contest. He figures to be a rotational forward for Texas Tech when he does manage to suit up for the first time this season.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Hawkins - Out once again Hawkins (lower body) will miss another game Friday night, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Hawkins didn't play in Texas Tech's opener, and he'll remain out for game number two. The Minnesota transfer is expected to start at the point guard spot for the Red Raiders, but he'll need to wait to make his Texas Tech debut until at least Nov. 13 against Wyoming.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE