The 2012–13 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represented Texas Tech University in the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

The team, led by interim head coach Chris Walker, played its home games at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas and were members of the Big 12 Conference.

In addition to departing players, Texas Tech came to the spotlight on Friday, September 7 when head coach Billy Gillispie was hospitalized for undisclosed medical reasons.

[2] That same day, Texas Tech officials announced that Gillispie was being investigated for possible player misconduct.

[5] On Thursday, September 13, Gillispie resigned as head coach of Texas Tech, citing he was leaving for health reasons.