𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗛𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻….

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, “𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.”

LUBBOCK, TX — In a stunning and electrifying announcement that sent waves through the college basketball world, Texas Tech standout guard Trey Simpson confirmed he will be returning to the Red Raiders for the 2025–26 season. The news broke via a heartfelt social media post early Saturday morning, simply captioned, “I’m not going anywhere.”

Simpson, a junior guard who emerged as one of the Big 12’s most dynamic playmakers last season, had been at the center of intense speculation regarding his future. With NBA scouts taking a serious interest and transfer portal rumors swirling, many expected Simpson to either go pro or explore other opportunities. But instead, he made it clear: his heart remains in Lubbock.

“This is home,” Simpson later said in a follow-up video posted to the team’s official account. “We’ve built something special here. And I’m not done. I’m coming back because I believe in this team, this coaching staff, and our fans.”

The announcement immediately sparked celebration across Texas Tech’s campus and fanbase, with students cheering in the streets and alumni flooding social media with support. Head coach Grant McCasland expressed his excitement, calling Simpson’s decision “a testament to his loyalty, leadership, and love for this program.”

“Trey is more than just a basketball player,” McCasland said. “He’s the heartbeat of this team. Having him back next season gives us a huge advantage—not just on the court, but in the locker room, in practice, and in the culture we’re continuing to build.”

Last season, Simpson averaged 18.4 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game, earning First Team All-Big 12 honors and leading the Red Raiders to a Sweet 16 appearance. His return instantly places Texas Tech among the early favorites to contend nationally next year.

Beyond the stats, Simpson’s leadership and connection with the community have made him a fan favorite. Known for his charity work, energetic play, and relentless hustle, he’s become a symbol of the program’s grit and determination.

With Simpson staying put, expectations are sky-high heading into the 2025–26 campaign. Red Raider Nation is ready, and with their star guard back in action, so is the dream of a national title.

One thing’s certain: Trey Simpson’s not finished yet—and neither is Texas Tech.