Texas Tech lands impactful four-star playmaker in Jaylen Petty commitment
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The Texas Tech basketball program landed a big addition Saturday evening with a commitment from four-star point guard Jaylen Petty.
Head coach Grant McCasland continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail, and Petty marks the seventh pledge in Tech’s 2025 class. He joins a group that already includes three-star shooting guard Nolan Graves and five transfers, with the class headlined by highly-touted forward Josiaah Mosley.
Still, Petty might be the most important piece—especially when it comes to running the show from the point.
According to the 247Sports Composite, Petty is a four-star prospect with a 93 overall grade. He’s ranked No. 135 nationally and is considered the No. 15 point guard in the country.
Petty’s path to Lubbock has been anything but straightforward.
NEWS: Class of 2025 point guard Jaylen Petty has committed to Texas Tech, he tells @Rivals.
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) August 3, 2025
The No. 1 ranked player in Washington was previously committed to New Mexico and Stanford. https://t.co/iOL3I9ZOhP pic.twitter.com/GHLhBnxjT7
He originally signed with New Mexico last fall, but reopened his recruitment after Richard Pitino left for Xavier. He later signed with Stanford, only to decommit again in June. Texas Tech had long been rumored as a potential landing spot—and now it’s official.
Texas Tech is getting exactly what you want in a point guard with Petty.
Petty’s a calm, steady presence who just gets how to run an offense. He can score when he needs to, but he’s really about setting guys up and keeping things under control. He’s been playing against tough competition for a while now, so the college game shouldn’t be too much of a jump.
He really understands the game. He knows when to speed up, when to slow down, and doesn’t try to overdo it. That kind of feeling should work great in McCasland’s system.
Plus, he’s a tough defender who can hold his own on both ends from day one.
Point guard was a big need for the program, and Petty fills it. With Josiaah Mosley adding size and versatility up front, this 2025 class is looking like one of McCasland’s most balanced and interesting groups yet.
Petty’s ability to step in and make an immediate impact gives McCasland another weapon as it looks to climb the Big 12 ladder.
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Tom Gorski is a journalist currently covering the Charlotte Hornets for On SI and Red Raiders OnSI, with extensive experience in basketball, football, and golf coverage. He is pursuing a Master’s degree in Sports Media at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Sports Communication from DePaul University. Tom’s professional experience includes roles with The Sporting News, 247 Sports, The award-winning DePaulia newspaper, and the Region Radio Sports Network. He has covered both college and high school athletics, providing a well-rounded perspective on sports at various levels.