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TCU Men's Basketball: How Transfer Guards Have Unleashed Ernest Udeh Jr.

Frankie Collins, Noah Reynolds, and Vasean Allette give Udeh Jr. a great opportunity to better reach his potential.
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Ernest Udeh Jr. dunking the basketball in TCU's win over Florida A&M on November 4, 2024.
Ernest Udeh Jr. dunking the basketball in TCU's win over Florida A&M on November 4, 2024. | Instagram: @tcumbb

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Ernest Udeh Jr. looks primed for a breakout season, but it is not coming out of nowhere.

The guards TCU added from the transfer portal are perfect for complimenting Udeh Jr.'s skillset and helping him reach his potential.

The Horned Frogs won their season opener Monday over Florida A&M 105-59, and Ernest Udeh Jr. shined.

The 6-foot-11 center tied his career-high of 13 points and added 11 rebounds for his second career double-double.

While Udeh Jr. looks to have made a positive step in his skillset, his supporting cast this year is set up a lot better for Udeh to succeed.

Last season, the three main guards TCU played were Avery Anderson III, Trey Tennyson, and Jameer Nelson Jr.

While each had their own skills, none of which were true "point guards" with above-average handles or passing for a guard, which Jamie Dixon even acknowledges.

Frankie Collins, Noah Reynolds, and Vasean Allette are all guards from the transfer portal that give the Frogs an upgrade in ball handling and passing.

This boost to the half-court offense and shot creation allows Ernest Udeh Jr. to play more toward his strengths of running the pick and roll, catching lobs, and getting fed in better situations to make plays.

The Horned Frog coaching staff seemed intentional in finding players to fit their system and players.

Although, TCU is only one game into their season, Udeh Jr. looks set up great to have an extremely successful year and reach much more of his potential than last year.

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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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