JT Toppin had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lift No. 9 Texas Tech to a 76-74 victory over Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals.

JT Toppin was dominant in the Texas Tech Red Raiders’ contest against the Baylor Bears on Thursday. He played so well that he channeled Blake Griffin with his performance. In 32 minutes of action, Toppin finished with 26 points,

JT Toppin, a 6-foot-9 forward, is rapidly growing into a well-known figure in college basketball for his on-court prowess and his high NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) value. His growth from a standout freshman at the University of New Mexico to a significant player at Texas Tech demonstrates his growing athletic and financial prominence.