Fri Mar 28 04:20:00 UTC 2025: **Texas Tech AD Confident in McCasland’s Long-Term Commitment**
**Lubbock, TX** – Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt expressed unwavering confidence in head basketball coach Grant McCasland, stating he expects McCasland to remain with the Red Raiders for years to come. Hocutt’s comments come after McCasland’s name surfaced as a potential candidate for other high-profile coaching jobs, including Indiana earlier this year.
McCasland’s success in his first two seasons at Texas Tech is undeniable. He’s the first Red Raider coach to lead the team to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and only the second to achieve back-to-back 20-win seasons in his initial two years. His achievements have earned him a significant salary increase, making him the sixth-highest paid coach in the Big 12 Conference.
Hocutt not only welcomes the interest from other schools but sees it as a testament to McCasland’s abilities. He praised McCasland’s performance and highlighted the substantial investment Texas Tech has made in its basketball program, including the Matador Club’s support and the Womble practice facility, as factors contributing to McCasland’s commitment to the university. McCasland himself has previously expressed his belief in the program and his desire to remain at Texas Tech. Hocutt’s confidence stems from both McCasland’s performance and the university’s ongoing commitment to the basketball program.
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