Kade Nix

Kade Nix

Joined: Jan 30, 2026

Kade Nix is a sports writer covering Texas Tech on SI. He specializes in college basketball, college football, and the NFL. In 2021, he founded Kade’s Draft Room, a sports website that ran until 2025, and has an extensive background writing for multiple channels and sports websites. In addition to his writing experience, Kade has hands-on football scouting experience, including time as a Texas area scout for the Hula Bowl, giving him a unique perspective on player evaluation and the college sports landscape.

Texas Tech's Donovan Atwell goes through a drill during basketball practice, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena.

Texas Tech's Cruz Davis shoots a 3-pointer against Jackson State during a non-conference Division I men's basketball game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at United Supermarkets Arena.

Mar 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Darrion Williams (5) reacts during the second half against the Florida Gators during the West Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland encourages his team during a Big 12 Conference men's basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland in the first half against the Akron Zips during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Basketball

These two Red Raiders helped their case for playing time in the exhibition matchup.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland in the first half against the Akron Zips during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Basketball

This Red Raider may be the best option in the clutch for Texas Tech.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland in the first half against the Akron Zips during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Basketball

Texas Tech's Starting Lineup and Rotation in the 2026-2027 season.

Oct 23, 2026; Lexington, KY, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland talks with guard Damarion Dennis (1) during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Basketball

These two matchups in November offer great opportunity for the Red Raiders.

Texas Tech's Donovan Atwell (12) and Darrion Williams look on during basketball practice, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena.

Basketball

Texas Tech has one potential issue they will need to address before tough opponents.

Feb 14, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) dribbles the ball against the Arizona Wildcats during overtime at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Basketball

What is the ceiling for Texas Tech ahead of the 2026-2027 season?

Oct 23, 2026; Lexington, KY, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (4) handles the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Basketball

Texas Tech will need to improve in these areas ahead of their matchup against Jackson State November 2nd.

Oct 23, 2026; Lexington, KY, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland watches the action during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Basketball

Texas Tech's Cruz Davis showed both promise and growing pains in the exhibition game against Kentucky.

Oct 23, 2026; Lexington, KY, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland yells across the court during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Texas Tech lost in their first exhibition match against No. 23 Kentucky.

Texas Tech's Donovan Atwell goes through a drill during basketball practice, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena.

Texas Tech will meet Kentucky in a top-25 exhibition matchup Friday.

Texas Tech's Darrion Williams goes through a drill during basketball practice, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena.

Texas Tech must answer these three crucial questions in their first public action of the season.

Oct 20, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Texas Tech Player JT Toppin interviews during the Big 12 Media Days event at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Head coach Grant McCasland recently revealed an update on superstar JT Toppin's injury recovery.