Why Texas Tech basketball exercised patience in building 2026-27 roster
While many Texas Tech basketball fans were unsettled by the team's small roster through the summer, Grant McCasland purposefully took a patient approach.
Texas Tech basketball coach Grant McCasland exercised patience while building the roster for the 2026-27 season. Fans were eager for updates, but McCasland was advised by various people to fill out the team. However, he realized that his previous approach was wrong. The team had a third of its roster unaccounted for.
McCasland's team added players from the transfer portal, including Cruz Davis, Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, and Damarion Dennis. They also pursued international prospects, but faced NCAA eligibility issues. The team held firm in their approach, even after rumors swirled about Toppin's potential return. They focused on finding players who fit both offensively and defensively, learning from their mistakes of the previous year.
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