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3mo ago

Texas Tech Locks in Grant McCasland with $31.5M Contract Extension Through 2030-31

The deal rewards McCasland's record-setting start and Elite Eight run, cementing his leadership of the Red Raiders basketball program.

Mar 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland stands on the sidelines during the second half against the Florida Gators during the West Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Grant McCasland has signed a six-year, $31.5 million contract extension with Texas Tech, running through the 2030-31 season.
  • The deal includes a $5 million base salary for the upcoming season, with annual $100,000 raises reaching $5.5 million in the final year.
  • McCasland's 51-20 record marks the best two-season start for a head coach in Texas Tech men's basketball history.
  • The Red Raiders finished the 2024-25 season with a 28-9 record, advancing to the NCAA Elite Eight before losing to eventual champion Florida.
  • McCasland, previously successful at North Texas and Arkansas State, has elevated expectations and sustained success in the competitive Big 12 Conference.