2017–18 TCU Horned Frogs men's basketball team

The 2017–18 TCU Horned Frogs men's basketball team represented Texas Christian University in the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, led by head coach Jamie Dixon in his second season at TCU. The Horned Frogs competed as members of the Big 12 Conference and played their home games at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. They finished the season 21–12, 9–9 in Big 12 play to finish in fifth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament to Kansas State. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, their first appearance in 20 years.[2] Seeded No. 6 in the Midwest region, TCU lost in the first round to Syracuse.

2017–18 TCU Horned Frogs men's basketball
NCAA Tournament, First Round
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
2017–18 record21–12 (9–9 Big 12)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home arenaSchollmaier Arena
2017–18 Big 12 men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 4 Kansas †13–5 .722  31–8  .795
No. 14 Texas Tech11–7 .611  27–10  .730
No. 15 West Virginia11–7 .611  26–11  .703
Kansas State10–8 .556  25–12  .676
TCU9–9 .500  21–12  .636
Baylor8–10 .444  19–15  .559
Texas8–10 .444  19–15  .559
Oklahoma State8–10 .444  21–15  .583
Oklahoma8–10 .444  18–14  .563
Iowa State4–14 .222  13–18  .419
† 2018 Big 12 Tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll [1]

Previous season

In 2016, the Horned Frogs introduced Jamie Dixon, a former TCU letterman, as the new head men's basketball coach.[3] In his first season after leaving Pitt for his alma mater, Dixon led the Frogs to a 24–15, 6–12 Big 12 record.[4] The Frogs' 6–12 record and eighth-place finish was their best league mark since joining the Big 12 in 2012.[5] In the postseason, TCU defeated Oklahoma[6] and No. 1 Kansas[7] in the Big 12 Tournament before losing in their first-ever Big 12 semifinal berth to Iowa State.[8] They received an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament[9] where they defeated Fresno State,[10] Iowa,[11] and Richmond[12] to advance to the semifinals at Madison Square Garden. At MSG, they defeated UCF[13] to advance to the NIT finals where they routed Georgia Tech to claim the 2017 NIT championship.[14]

Preseason

Departures
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownReason
Michael Williams2G6'2"190SeniorArlington, TXGraduated
Josh Parrish5G6'5"220FreshmanArlington, TXTransferred to Rice
Brandon Parrish11F6'6"210SeniorArlington, TXGraduated
Karviar Shephard32C6'11"230SeniorDallas, TXGraduated
Chris Washburn33F6'8"240SeniorGrand Prairie, TXGraduated

Recruiting
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Kevin Samuel
C		 Houston, TX St. Thomas Episcopal 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Aug 16, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
R.J. Nembhard
G		 Keller, TX Keller High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jul 14, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Lat Mayen
F		 Newcastle, Australia Montverde Academy 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Nov 1, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN: N/A
Shawn Olden
G		 Tulsa, OK Union High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Mar 17, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN: N/A
Ahmed Hamdy
F		 Alexandria, Egypt 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 240 lb (110 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: NR   Rivals: NR  ESPN: NR
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "TCU 2017 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  • "2017 TCU Basketball Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 2, 2017.

    Exhibition games in Australia

    The Frogs traveled to Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, from August 5–16, 2017, and played five exhibition games under International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules.[15] TCU's starting sophomore guard Jaylen Fisher missed the trip due to a knee injury, and incoming freshmen Lat Mayen, an Australia native, and Kevin Samuel were unable to travel pending NCAA eligibility clearance. All three players were expected to be healthy and cleared prior to the season opener on November 10; however, the Frogs ultimately elected to redshirt Mayen and Samuel.[16] The Horned Frogs defeated the Savannah Pride 108–54,[17] Australia's Centre of Excellence 105–71,[18] the Melbourne All-Stars 96–70,[19] the Australia Longhorns 107–81,[20] and the Knox Raiders 107–63.[21]

    Season projections

    The Big 12 Conference coaches picked the Horned Frogs to finish third in regular season league play in the preseason coaches' poll, the highest-ever projection for the Frogs since joining the league in 2012 and being picked to finish ninth or tenth in each of their first five seasons.[22] At Big 12 Media Day in Kansas City, Kansas head coach Bill Self suggested TCU would compete with the Jayhawks for the regular season crown.[23] Senior Vladimir Brodziansky was one of five Big 12 players selected to the Preseason All-Big 12 team, and represents TCU's first selection since joining the league.[24]

    TCU received votes in the preseason Associated Press Poll and USA Today Coaches Poll, equivalent to 29th and 30th place, respectively.[25][26]

    Roster
    2017–18 TCU Horned Frogs men's basketball team
    PlayersCoaches
    Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
    G 0 Jaylen Fisher  6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)200 lb (91 kg) SoBolton Arlington, TN
    G 1 Desmond Bane 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)215 lb (98 kg) SoSeton Catholic Richmond, IN
    G 2 Shawn Olden 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)180 lb (82 kg) JrUnion
    New Mexico JC    		 Tulsa, OK
    F 10 Vladimir Brodziansky 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)230 lb (104 kg) SrCanarias Basketball Academy
    Pratt CC    		 Prievidza, Slovakia
    F 12 Kouat Noi 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)210 lb (95 kg) RS FrMontverde Academy (FL) Newcastle, Australia
    F 13 Lat Mayen  6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)195 lb (88 kg) FrBasketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence Adelaide, Australia
    F/C 14 Angus McWilliam  6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)220 lb (100 kg) FrMiddleton Grange Christchurch, New Zealand
    F 15 JD Miller 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)235 lb (107 kg) JrSeagoville Dallas, TX
    G 20 Dalton Dry (W) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)190 lb (86 kg) SrCountry Day Fort Worth, TX
    C 21 Kevin Samuel  6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)265 lb (120 kg) FrRedemption Christian Houston, TX
    G 22 RJ Nembhard 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)190 lb (86 kg) FrKeller HS Keller, TX
    F 23 Ahmed Hamdy 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)235 lb (107 kg) SrTrent Internationale
    VCU    		 Alexandria, Egypt
    G 25 Alex Robinson 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)175 lb (79 kg) JrTimberview
    Texas A&M    		 Arlington, TX
    F 33 Clayton Crawford (W) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)210 lb (95 kg) SrAspen Aspen, CO
    G 34 Kenrich Williams 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)210 lb (95 kg) SrUniversity
    New Mexico JC    		 Waco, TX
    F 45 Austin Sottile (W) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)225 lb (102 kg) SrSt. Louis University HS St. Louis, MO
    Head coach
    Assistant coach(es)
    • David Patrick, Assistant Head Coach (Louisiana)
    • Ryan Miller, Assistant Coach (Northern State)
    • Corey Barker (Prairie View A&M)
    • Ontario Lett, Special Assistant to the Head Coach (Pittsburgh)
    • Thomas Montigel, Operations Coordinator (TCU)
    • Ryan Brown, Graduate Assistant
    • Mike Lecak, Graduate Assistant
    • Corey Santee, Graduate Assistant
    • Stephen Gephardt, Assistant Strength Coach
    • Matt Herrill, Associate Director of Sports Medicine
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on

    Roster
    Last update: November 9, 2017

    Schedule and results
    Date
    time, TV    		 Rank# Opponent# Result Record Site (attendance)
    city, state
    Exhibition
    August 8, 2017*
    5:00 am    		 at Savannah Pride W 108–54
    Box Score         		 –
    		 Kevin Betts Stadium (N/A)
    Sydney, Australia
    August 10, 2017*
    5:00 am    		 at Basketball Center of Excellence W 105–71
    Box Score         		 –
    		 Minto Indoor Sports Centre (162)
    Sydney, Australia
    August 12, 2017*
    2:30 am    		 at Melbourne All Stars W 96–70
    Box Score         		 –
    		 Waverley Stadium (N/A)
    Melbourne, Australia
    August 12, 2017*
    11:00 pm    		 at Longhorns W 107–81
    Box Score         		 –
    		 Eagle Stadium (N/A)
    Melbourne, Australia
    August 15, 2017*
    5:00 am    		 at Knox Raiders (Big V) W 107–63
    Box Score         		 –
    		 State Basketball Centre (360)
    Melbourne, Australia
    Regular Season
    November 10, 2017*
    8:00 pm, FCS    		 Louisiana–Monroe W 83–73
    Box Score         		 1–0
    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,715)
    Fort Worth, TX
    November 13, 2017*
    8:00 pm, FSSW+    		 Tennessee Tech
    Emerald Coast Classic campus-site game    		 W 100–63
    Box Score         		 2–0
    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,019)
    Fort Worth, TX
    November 15, 2017*
    8:00 pm, FSSW    		 South Dakota W 76–71
    Box Score         		 3–0
    		 Schollmaier Arena (5,939)
    Fort Worth, TX
    November 20, 2017*
    8:00 pm, FSSW+    		 Omaha
    Emerald Coast Classic campus-site game    		 W 99–66
    Box Score         		 4–0
    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,733)
    Fort Worth, TX
    November 24, 2017*
    6:00 pm, CBSSN    		 vs. New Mexico
    Emerald Coast Classic semifinal    		 W 69–67
    Box Score         		 5–0
    		 The Arena at NFSC (1,000)
    Niceville, FL
    November 25, 2017*
    6:00 pm, CBSSN    		 vs. St. Bonaventure
    Emerald Coast Classic final    		 W 89–79
    Box Score         		 6–0
    		 The Arena at NFSC (1,400)
    Niceville, FL
    November 29, 2017*
    8:00 pm, FSSW+    		 No. 23 Belmont W 87–76
    Box Score         		 7–0
    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,237)
    Fort Worth, TX
    December 2, 2017*
    7:00 pm, FSSW    		 No. 23 Yale W 92–66
    Box Score         		 8–0
    		 Schollmaier Arena (5,970)
    Fort Worth, TX
    December 5, 2017*
    8:00 pm, FSSW+    		 No. 20 SMU W 94–83
    Box Scrore         		 9–0
    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,840)
    Fort Worth, TX
    December 8, 2017*
    11:59 pm, ESPNU    		 No. 20 vs. No. 22 Nevada
    Basketball Hall of Fame Classic    		 W 84–80
    Box Score         		 10–0
    		 Staples Center (6,456)
    Los Angeles, CA
    December 18, 2017*
    8:00 pm, FSSW+    		 No. 15 Texas Southern W 91–72
    Box Score         		 11–0
    		 Schollmaier Arena (5,925)
    Fort Worth, TX
    December 22, 2017*
    8:00 pm, Facebook    		 No. 15 William & Mary W 86–75
    Box Score         		 12–0
    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,207)
    Fort Worth, TX
    December 30, 2017
    1:00 pm, ESPN2    		 No. 10 No. 12 Oklahoma L 89–90
    Box Score         		 12–1
    (0–1)    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,912)
    Fort Worth, TX
    January 2, 2018
    6:00 pm, ESPNews    		 No. 16 at Baylor W 81–78
    Box Score     OT    		 13–1
    (1–1)    		 Ferrell Center (5,776)
    Waco, TX
    January 6, 2018
    8:15 pm, ESPN2    		 No. 16 No. 10 Kansas L 84–88
    Box Score         		 13–2
    (1–2)    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,894)
    Fort Worth, TX
    January 10, 2018
    8:00 pm, ESPNU    		 No. 16 at Texas L 98–99
    Box Score     2OT    		 13–3
    (1–3)    		 Frank Erwin Center (9,736)
    Austin, TX
    January 13, 2018
    12:00 pm, ESPNU    		 No. 16 at No. 9 Oklahoma L 97–102
    Box Score     OT    		 13–4
    (1–4)    		 Lloyd Noble Center (11,504)
    Norman, OK
    January 17, 2018
    8:00 pm, ESPNU    		 No. 24 Iowa State W 96–73
    Box Score         		 14–4
    (2–4)    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,894)
    Fort Worth, TX
    January 20, 2018
    3:00 pm, ESPNU    		 No. 24 at Kansas State L 68–73
    Box Score         		 14–5
    (2–5)    		 Bramlage Coliseum (11,194)
    Manhattan, KS
    January 22, 2018
    8:00 pm, ESPN    		 No. 7 West Virginia W 82–73
    Box Score         		 15–5
    (3–5)    		 Schollmaier Arena (7,368)
    Fort Worth, TX
    January 27, 2018*
    3:00 pm, ESPN2    		 at Vanderbilt
    Big 12/SEC Challenge    		 L 78–81
    Box Score         		 15–6
    		 Memorial Gymnasium (9,755)
    Nashville, TN
    January 30, 2018
    6:00 pm, ESPNU    		 at Oklahoma State W 79–66
    Box Score         		 16–6
    (4–5)    		 Gallagher-Iba Arena (6,250)
    Stillwater, OK
    February 3, 2018
    1:00 pm, ESPNU    		 No. 10 Texas Tech L 71–83
    Box Score         		 16–7
    (4–6)    		 Schollmaier Arena (7,178)
    Fort Worth, TX
    February 6, 2018
    8:00 pm, ESPN2    		 at No. 10 Kansas L 64–71
    Box Score         		 16–8
    (4–7)    		 Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)
    Lawrence, KS
    February 10, 2018
    1:00 pm, ESPNU    		 Texas W 87–71
    Box Score         		 17–8
    (5–7)    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,549)
    Fort Worth, TX
    February 12, 2018
    8:00 pm, ESPN2    		 at No. 20 West Virginia L 66–82
    Box Score         		 17–9
    (5–8)    		 WVU Coliseum (11,773)
    Morgantown, WV
    February 17, 2018
    7:00 pm, ESPN2    		 Oklahoma State W 90–70
    Box Score         		 18–9
    (6–8)    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,588)
    Fort Worth, TX
    February 21, 2018
    7:00 pm, Cyclones.TV    		 at Iowa State W 89–83
    Box Score         		 19–9
    (7–8)    		 Hilton Coliseum (14,063)
    Ames, IA
    February 24, 2018
    11:00 am, ESPN2    		 Baylor W 82–72
    Box Score         		 20–9
    (8–8)    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,451)
    Fort Worth, TX
    February 27, 2018
    8:00 pm, ESPNU    		 Kansas State W 66–59
    Box Score         		 21–9
    (9–8)    		 Schollmaier Arena (6,682)
    Fort Worth, TX
    March 3, 2018
    3:00 pm, ESPN2    		 at No. 12 Texas Tech L 75–79
    Box Score         		 21–10
    (9–9)    		 United Supermarkets Arena (15,098)
    Lubbock, TX
    Big 12 Tournament
    March 16, 2018
    11:30 am, ESPN2    		 (5) vs. (4) Kansas State
    Quarterfinals    		 L 64–66
    Box Score     OT    		 21–11
    		 Sprint Center (17,903)
    Kansas City, MO
    NCAA Tournament
    March 16, 2018*
    9:40 pm, CBS    		 (6 MW) vs. (11 MW) Syracuse
    First Round    		 L 52–57
    Box Score         		 21–12
    		 Little Caesars Arena (20,314)
    Detroit, MI
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
    All times are in Central Time.

    Schedule Source: GoFrogs.com[27]

    Rankings
    See also: 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings

    TCU received votes in the preseason polls after their 2017 NIT Championship season. On December 25, 2017, the Horned Frogs received the program's first top-10 ranking from the Associated Press poll, surpassed the following day by a top-8 ranking from the USA Today Coaches Poll.

    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
    NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. т = Tied with team above or below. ( ) = First place votes.
    Week
    Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Final 
    AP RV RV RV 23 20 14 15 10 16 16 24 RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV NR 
    Coaches RV RV^ RV RV 20 14 12 8 15 16 25 RV RV NR RV RV RV RV RV RV NR

    ^Coaches Poll did not release a Week 2 poll at the same time AP did.
    *AP does not release post-NCAA tournament rankings.

    Future players

    Signing class entering 2018-19

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    8. "TCU Falls to Iowa State in Big 12 Semifinals, 84-63". TCU Athletics. March 10, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
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