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Preview: TCU Men's Basketball to Play at No. 25 Baylor Sunday

The Frogs will look for a bounce back and their third straight win in Waco.
Nick Girimonte|
Dec 5, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Jamie Dixon reacts against the Xavier Musketeers during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Dec 5, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Jamie Dixon reacts against the Xavier Musketeers during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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TCU men's basketball is looking for a much needed bounce back win Sunday in Waco.

The Frogs (9-7, 2-3 Big 12) will play at Baylor (11-5, 3-2 Big 12) in search of their third straight win in the home of the Bears.

Here are some keys for the Horned Frogs to pull off the upset:

Get the Offense Going

TCU's loss to Utah Wednesday was in large part because their offense had a huge off night.

The Frogs scored 65 points on just 38% FG, 48% FT and 10 assists.

It is the same story for Jamie Dixon's team as the past couple seasons. Free throws and half court execution need to be improved.

Baylor has one of the top offenses in the nation, so TCU will need to improve on their play to have a chance in this one.

Ride Reynolds

Noah Reynolds has been the top brightspot for the Frogs so far in conference play.

The Green Bay guard transfer has been averaging 18.6 points on 53% FG and 43% 3FG in the first five Big 12 games.

If TCU wants to have consistent offensive success, playing through Reynolds would be to their best interest in this one.

Freshman Stars

Top true freshman talent will be on display in this one.

TCU has started the true freshman duo of Micah Robinson and David Punch the last couple games, both contributing in big ways all season.

Pair that with true freshman center Malick Diallo and redshirt freshmen Isaiah Manning and Jace Posey, the youth of TCU's roster will be on full display.

Baylor brings to the table two true freshman that were ranked in the top 25 of the ESPN100.

VJ Edgecombe and Robert Wright III are already two of Baylor's top three scorers, leading a talented backcourt for the Bears.

The Frogs will need to limit this youth production and get quality performances from their freshmen if they plan on taking a win back to Fort Worth.

How to Watch, Listen and Stream: BYU vs. TCU

Tipoff - 4 p.m. CT, Sunday, January 19th

Television - ESPN

  • Play-By-Play: Rich Hollenberg
    Analyst: Fran Fraschilla

Radio - : Talk Radio 1190 AM KFXR

  • Play-By-Play: Brian Estridge
    Analyst: Colin Boddicker
    Online: Varsity App, GoFrogs.com
    SiriusXM: 389

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Nicholas Girimonte
NICK GIRIMONTE

Nick Girimonte, a senior at Texas Christian University majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in Journalism, is passionate about media, storytelling, and sports. Originally from Windsor, CA, Nick moved to Fort Worth, TX in 2021 to pursue his career goals. He has gained diverse hands-on experience as an on-air talent for Frogs Today, covering TCU sports, and as a writer and podcast host for TCU Horned Frogs on SI. Nick specializes in covering both men’s and women’s basketball. His podcast, “Frog Fever,” covers TCU and Big 12 Men’s Basketball. Additionally, he works with the TCU Football video crew, contributing to game footage and analysis. Nick has also held roles with the Texas Rangers, Barstool Sports, and Austin Industries, where he worked on social media content, event planning, and brand visibility. Nick is excited to contribute to TCU Horned Frogs On SI and looks forward to his next sports communication journey after graduation in May 2025.

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