Francisco Farabello
Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner, right, shoots over Providence's Ed Croswell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Providence Friars at Creighton Bluejays 1/14/2023

Jan. 14, 2023 02:58 PM EST

Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey gestures from the sideline during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Texas Tech, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Ohio Bobcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 20, 2022 08:44 PM EDT

UAB guard Michael Ertel (2) reacts with teammate Jordan Walker (10) after hitting a basket in overtime play during an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee in the semifinal round of the Conference USA tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters at Charlotte 49ers 3/12/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Arizona's Oumar Ballo (11) grabs a rebound over Stanford's Lukas Kisunas (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 4 (win) at USC Trojans 3/10/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 04:12 PM EST

TCU guard Micah Peavy (0) puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
TCU rallies from 20 down to beat No. 22 Texas, 65-60

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2022 03:01 PM EST

TCU guard Francisco Farabello, left, tries to pass around Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot (44) and guard Jalen Coleman-Lands, center, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 72-68. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
ACC - Second Round - Game 3 (win) at Louisville Cardinals 3/4/2022

Mar. 03, 2022 10:46 PM EST

Texas Tech guard Terrence Shannon Jr. celebrates after basket against TCU in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
TCU boosts NCAA hopes with 69-66 upset of No. 9 Texas Tech

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 26, 2022 08:35 PM EST

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) takes a breather during a timeout in the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Pack, Smith help Kansas State beat TCU 75-63

Feb. 05, 2022 11:21 PM EST

TCU forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) shoots a three pointer in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. O’Bannon scored 16 of his career-high 19 points after halftime and TCU held on to beat slumping 19th-ranked LSU 77-68. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
O'Bannon, Miles 19 points as TCU beats No. 19 LSU 77-68

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 29, 2022 02:38 PM EST

Oklahoma State guard Rondel Walker (5) is fouled by TCU guard Mike Miles (1) while going up for a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. Walker made two free throws. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Walker rallies Oklahoma State past TCU 57-56

Jan. 19, 2022 10:38 PM EST

TCU coach Jamie Dixon speaks to the media during Big 12 NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
8 enough at TCU? Dixon embraces change after losing season

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

TCU's Taryn Todd (11) and Tulsa's Brandon Rachal (1) chase the ball during the second of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Samuel scores 16 with 18 boards; TCU beats Tulsa 70-65

Nov. 28, 2020 10:05 PM EST

FILE - TCU guard Kevin Samuel (21) looks to the basket as Southern California forward Onyeka Okongwu, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, in this Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, file photo. TCU coach Jamie Dixon isn't expecting center Kevin Samuel and guard RJ Nembhard to play more minutes this season. The team's only returning starters just need to be more efficient when on the court. (Bob Booth/Star-Telegram via AP, File)
No Bane for TCU; Newcomers and youth around Samuel, Nembhard

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 12, 2020 12:42 PM EST

TCU head coach Jamie Dixon gestures from the sidelines during an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Bane has late push for TCU in 75-72 win over No. 2 Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 29, 2020 04:49 PM EST

TCU guard Desmond Bane (1) is called for an offensive foul on West Virginia guard Jermaine Haley (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won in overtime. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
TCU extends No. 17 West Virginia's Big 12 road woes, 67-60

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 22, 2020 04:46 PM EST

Bane scores 17, TCU beats K-State 68-57 to stop 6-game slide

Feb. 15, 2020 07:24 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU coach Jamie Dixon wasn’t going to get picky coming off the worst loss of his 17-year career. Desmond Bane had...

TCU, picked last in Big 12, tops Okla St 52-40 for 3-0 start

Jan. 11, 2020 05:31 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Desmond Bane was well aware TCU was picked to finish last by Big 12 coaches in a preseason poll. After the Horned...

Clemson comes back to topple TCU in OT, 62-60

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 25, 2019 01:13 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Clemson men's basketball team represented the United States in the World University Games in July and treated it as a strict business trip. ...

TCU forward RJ Nembhard (22) shoots over Air Force forward Lavelle Scottie (12) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. (Bob Booth/Star-Telegram via AP)
Samuel another TCU double-double in 65-54 win over Air Force

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 18, 2019 11:03 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette guard Calvin Temple (22) defends as TCU's Edric Dennis (2) works to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Bane 25 points for TCU in 98-65 win over Louisiana-Lafayette

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 12, 2019 10:22 PM EST