TCU To Retire Desmond Bane's Jersey

The Grizzlies guard will get his No. 1 Horned Frog jersey retired on Tuesday, February 18 vs. Texas Tech.
Feb 9, 2019; Ames, IA, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Desmond Bane (1) reacts during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Feb 9, 2019; Ames, IA, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Desmond Bane (1) reacts during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images / Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

TCU will make Desmond Bane's jersey the sixth ever retired in program history when the Frogs host Texas Tech on February 18.

Bane played four seasons at TCU from 2016-2020, leaving as the Frogs' all-time leader in 3-pointers (249), wins (84), and games played (141).

The two-time All-Big 12 Conference selection ranks third all-time in points (1,784) and made field goals (659) with the fifth best program 3-point percentage (43.3).

The 6-foot-5 guard won the 2017 NIT as a freshman and helped take the Frogs to its first NCAA Tournament in 20 years in 2018.

After two All-Big 12 selections in his junior and senior years, the original zero-star recruit from Indiana became the second player in program history to be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft.

Bane was taken 30th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft to the Boston Celtics before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, eventually earning a five year, $197 million contract extension due to his elite play.


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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.