The final national rankings for the 2025-26 college basketball season are in, and the Texas Tech Red Raiders have secured their place among the nation's top programs. After a season spent entirely in the polls, the Red Raiders have landed at No. 21 in the final USA TODAY Sports coaches poll.

This ranking caps a consistent campaign for Grant McCasland's squad, who were a mainstay in the Top 25 from start to finish. While they reached as high as No. 10 earlier in the year, the final spot reflects the competitive grind of the Big 12 conference and the national landscape.

The Red Raiders finished with a 23-11 record, mirroring their success from McCasland's first year, and earned their third consecutive NCAA Tournament berth. In March Madness, they secured a solid first-round victory over Akron before their journey ended against a tough Alabama team.

With the season now in the books, the focus in Lubbock shifts to the future. The coaching staff will be active in the transfer portal, working to build the roster that will aim to climb even higher in the polls next season. For Red Raider fans, it was another year of competitive basketball, proving the program's resilience and setting the stage for another exciting chapter.