Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on his coaching journey, the Red Raiders' recent success, and the challenges of building a winning program in today's college basketball landscape. McCasland discusses handling adversity, learning from disappointment, JT Toppin's status, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding NCAA eligibility.

Looking ahead, McCasland breaks down Texas Tech's 2026-27 roster, its challenging schedule, and the biggest keys to making another deep NCAA Tournament run.

(0:00) Grant McCasland

(0:30) First Memory

(1:50) Early Success

(4:20) Handling Struggles

(6:52) Experiencing Disappointment

(9:20) JT Toppin

(12:05) Eligibility Questions

(16:54) NCAA Landscape

(19:56) 2026-27 Roster

(22:04) NCAA Tournament

(23:54) Strength of Schedule

(26:58) Biggest Keys

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Jon Rothstein tackles the biggest burning questions surrounding the Big 12 ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. With Houston and Arizona leading the pack, is there a true favorite? How many NCAA Tournament bids could the conference earn in a potential 76-team field?

Plus, can Kansas return to national prominence with the addition of Trey Kaufman-Renn? Rothstein also breaks down Texas Tech's loaded roster, why West Virginia could be a sleeper, and what to expect from one of college basketball's deepest conferences.

(0:00) Intro

(0:45) Big 12 Conference Favorites

(3:58) NCAA Tournament Bids

(12:45) Can Kansas Return to Dominance?

(18:30) Texas Tech Expectations

(22:30) Big 12 Sleeper Team

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Jon Rothstein is BACK answering 5 of his biggest questions surrounding the Big East.

(0:30) 2-team race

(5:15) UConn X-Factor

(13:00) St. John's

(18:55) How many teams in tournament?

(23:45) Who is the sleeper?