Grant McCasland is the current head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders men’s basketball team. He assumed the role in 2023, signing a six-year contract. In his first two seasons, McCasland led the team to NCAA Tournament appearances, making him the first Red Raider head coach to achieve this in their initial two years.
He also secured back-to-back seasons with 20 or more wins, a feat accomplished by only one other coach in the program’s history.
Before joining Texas Tech, McCasland had a successful tenure at North Texas from 2017 to 2023, where he guided the Mean Green to two postseason tournament championships: the 2018 College Basketball Invitational and the 2023 National Invitation Tournament. His coaching career also includes positions at Midland College, Midwestern State, and Arkansas State.
In the 2025 NCAA Tournament, McCasland’s Texas Tech team advanced to the Sweet 16, defeating Drake 77-64 in their most recent game. The team’s performance highlighted a strategic shift from their previous reliance on three-point shooting to a more balanced inside game.
McCasland’s leadership and strategic adjustments have been pivotal in Texas Tech’s recent successes, solidifying his reputation as one of the top young coaches in college basketball.
For more insights, you can watch the postgame press conference following Texas Tech’s victory over Drake: