🔴 From Raider to Coach: Toddrick Gotcher Returns to Texas Tech


 By WreckEm Insider | August 6, 2025

Texas Tech Basketball just got a whole lot more Red Raider.

Former standout Toddrick Gotcher, one of the program’s all-time leaders and fan favorites, is officially coming back to Lubbock—not as a player, but as a coach.

Gotcher has been hired as an assistant coach under head coach Grant McCasland, bringing a full-circle moment to a journey that started more than a decade ago.

🏀 A Red Raider Through and Through

Gotcher played at Texas Tech from 2011 to 2016 and is remembered for his leadership, grit, and deep loyalty to the program. He holds the rare distinction of playing under four different head coaches during his time in Lubbock, yet still managed to leave his mark on the stat sheet and in the locker room.

His consistency and work ethic earned him the nickname "The Glue Guy" by fans and teammates—and now he's back to inspire the next generation.

🌍 Global Experience, Local Impact

After graduating, Gotcher took his talents overseas and built a successful professional basketball career in Europe, competing in leagues across Greece, France, Turkey, and Romania.

That international experience is more than just a resume booster—he returns with a fresh perspective, a global mindset, and a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed at the next level.

Coach McCasland praised Gotcher's energy and background, saying:

“Toddrick has lived the grind, understands the culture here, and knows what it means to be a Red Raider. His experience and passion will make an immediate impact on this team.”

🔄 Building a Legacy

Gotcher’s hiring represents a growing trend of Texas Tech reconnecting with its alumni to build a stronger foundation for the future. He understands the identity of the program and the pride that comes with putting on the scarlet and black.

“I’m beyond blessed and excited to return home,” Gotcher said. “This program gave me everything, and now I’m ready to give back and help these guys grow as players and men.”

🚨 What This Means for the Program

  • Player Development: Gotcher’s firsthand experience as a pro will resonate with recruits and current players looking to take their game to the next level.

  • Culture Building: Having a former Red Raider on the bench reinforces the "family-first" culture McCasland is cultivating.

  • Recruiting Edge: Gotcher’s relatability and global basketball connections could be a unique asset in the recruiting landscape.

📣 Red Raider Nation Reacts

Fans across social media have been quick to welcome Gotcher back:

🔁 "Gotcher is the definition of Raider pride—pumped to see him back on the bench!"
🗣️ "A perfect hire. He knows what it takes and he bleeds scarlet and black."

🔴 Final Word

From his playing days to now wearing the coach’s polo, Toddrick Gotcher is Red Raider royalty. His return is more than a coaching hire—it’s a homecoming, and one that could help Texas Tech men’s basketball rise even higher in the McCasland era.

Welcome home, Coach Gotcher. Let’s get to work.

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