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JT Toppin to return to Texas Tech, expected to make more than $3 million in NIL: Source • Apr. 10, 2025, 5:04 AM ET (New York Times)

Chance McMillian scores 14 points in a losing cause for Texas Tech in his return from an injury • Mar. 29, 2025, 10:38 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	Texas Technological College
Date	1923 - present
Areas Of Involvement	public education
Notable Alumni	Sheryl Swoopes • Patrick Mahomes • Joseph Acaba • Charles Q. Brown, Jr.
Related People	Bob Knight

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