#1 out of 2
sports11h ago
Texas Tech's Toppin Named Naismith National and Big 12 Player of the Week
- Toppin was named both the Naismith National Player of the Week and the Big 12 Player of the Week after a two-game stretch against Utah and BYU.
- In the Utah game, Toppin posted 31 points and 13 rebounds, marking his seventh 30-point double-double and signaling dominance on both ends.
- The BYU game added to his momentum with 27 points and 12 rebounds, helping him open Big 12 play with multiple double-doubles.
- Toppin leads the Big 12 in double-doubles (12) and ranks high in rebounds per game, underscoring his impact this season.
- Toppin has 1,414 career points and 827 rebounds across 86 games at Texas Tech, illustrating sustained production.
- The article notes Toppin’s national profile rising as a potential Wooden Award contender this season.
- Maitra contextualizes Toppin’s achievements within the broader Big 12 and national landscape.
- The piece highlights Texas Tech’s rising national ranking as Toppin’s week boosted the program’s profile.
- The awards came as Texas Tech prepared for a pivotal road test at Baylor, adding context to the week’s significance.
Vote 0

