Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland checks in with elite 4-star point guard
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Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland hit the recruiting trail this week to scout elite 4-star point guard Beckham Black, a standout from Orlando. The 6-3, 160-pound point guard showcased his talent at the EYBL Nike Peach Jam, finishing with an impressive 27 points and 5 assists during a strong afternoon performance.
Texas Tech HC Grant McCasland and assistants from Texas, Oklahoma, and UConn were among those who watched 2027 PG Beckham Black this afternoon at Peach Jam.
— Trent Markwith (@TMarkwith14) July 17, 2025
Really picked up his level of aggression in the 2nd half and finished with 27 points & 5 assists.@beckhamblack0 pic.twitter.com/PI0ZsDOpTs
Black, currently ranked as the No. 6 point guard in the 2027 class by 247Sports Composite, is drawing attention from some of the top programs across the country. He already holds nine offers, including Georgetown, TCU, Texas, USC, and Texas Tech.
With Texas Tech considered an early favorite for the 2025-26 national championship, the Red Raiders are in a prime position to attract high-level talent like Black. The program is coming off a deep NCAA Tournament run that ended in the Elite 8, and expectations are even higher this season.
McCasland has assembled a roster built to contend, returning standout players JT Toppin and Christian Anderson, while adding key pieces through the transfer portal like LeJuan Watts, Josiah Moseley, and Luke Bamgboye.
If Texas Tech can replicate or even surpass last season's success, it will significantly increase its chances with elite prospects like Black moving forward.
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