Texas Tech Bolsters Roster for 2026 | Texas Tech Basketball News

Texas Tech just beefed up its roster for 2026-27 with two big additions: three-star guard Amari Barrett, a state champion scorer from Oklahoma City, and center Bassala Bagayoko, a 20-year-old former pro from Mali who played 31 games last season. With key players like Christian Anderson headed to the NBA and JT Toppin sidelined by ACL surgery, this influx of eight new players—including three true freshmen with five years of eligibility—gives coach Grant McCasland crucial depth. Transfers Jamichael Stillwell and Darrion Williams also join with extra eligibility. The Red Raiders open at home Nov. 2 against Jackson State aiming to make noise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6fca33a464e90ec