JT Toppin
Updated on 5/24/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 230
College: Texas Tech
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 6/14/2005
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent low post scorer
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker for his size
Gifted rebounder
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Very good motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his outside shot
Needs to improve his face-up game
Not an elite ball handler
Can be undisciplined defensively
A bit undersized to play inside
Summary:
JT Toppin is a strong, mobile big man that played at New Mexico before transferring to play at Texas Tech. He is a high-motor player that excels at making hustle plays on both ends of the floor, but he will need to expand upon his skill set offensively. He has been very productive ant the collegiate level, and his size, athleticism, and motor could enable him to project to be a solid role player in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
Sports Illustrated’s Draft Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/13/24 New Mexico-San Diego State Game via MountainWestConf
YouTube’s Highlights of the 2/16/24 New Mexico-San Diego State Game via MountainWestConf
Games Scouted:
11/20/25 Texas Tech vs. Wake Forest
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