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Topeka native Kiki Smith commits to Texas Tech
TL;DR
Topeka native Kiki Smith is transferring to Texas Tech to play basketball for her senior year. She announced her commitment on social media, expressing excitement for joining the team.
Key points
- Kiki Smith is a Topeka native.
- She is transferring to Texas Tech.
- Smith will play basketball for her senior year.
- She announced her commitment on social media.
- She expressed excitement for joining the team.
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Topeka native Kiki Smith commits to Texas Tech
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A former prep star is on her way to Lubbock.
Topeka native Kiki Smith announced she is transferring to Texas Tech to play basketball for her senior year.
She made the announcement on social media on Friday night saying “let’s rock out, raider nation.”
Smith spent the 2025-2026 season at Purdue where she averaged 10.7 points and 2.3 rebounds a game.
She began her collegiate career at Hutchinson Community College (JUCU) where she led her team to a 37-0 National Championship while being named the NJCAA DI Women’s Basketball Player of the Year.
Smith then played a year at Arkansas before transferring to Purdue.
At Topeka High School, Smith was a 4x 6A All-State selection three being first team honors.
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Q&A
Why is Kiki Smith transferring to Texas Tech?
Kiki Smith is transferring to Texas Tech to play basketball for her senior year.
What did Kiki Smith say about her commitment to Texas Tech?
Kiki Smith announced her commitment on social media, saying, 'let’s rock out, raider nation.'
Where is Kiki Smith from?
Kiki Smith is from Topeka, Kansas.