Texas Tech lands MWC Freshman of the Year JT Toppin

Former New Mexico forward JT Toppin, the Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year, has transferred to Texas Tech, the school announced Tuesday. "I can't wait to show Red Raider Nation the energy and hard work I bring to every game," Toppin, who is from Dallas, said in a statement. Toppin had entered the NBA draft and participated in the combine earlier this month but will withdraw and attend school in his home state. The 6-foot-9 Toppin averaged 12.4 points and led the Mountain West in averaging 9.1 rebounds, 3.7 offensive rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 36 games (35 starts).