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TCU Basketball: Top 10 Players to Play for Head Coach Jamie Dixon

By Tristan Freeman

WACO, TX - FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Jamie Dixon of the TCU Horned Frogs leads the TCU Horned Frogs against the Baylor Bears in the first half at Ferrell Center on February 11, 2017 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
WACO, TX - FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Jamie Dixon of the TCU Horned Frogs leads the TCU Horned Frogs against the Baylor Bears in the first half at Ferrell Center on February 11, 2017 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON – MARCH 26: DeJuan Blair #45 of the Pittsburgh Panthers takes the floor before taking on the Xavier Musketeers during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament East Regionals at TD Banknorth Garden on March 26, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
BOSTON – MARCH 26: DeJuan Blair #45 of the Pittsburgh Panthers takes the floor before taking on the Xavier Musketeers during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament East Regionals at TD Banknorth Garden on March 26, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

6. Aaron Gray – Pittsburgh Panthers (2004-2007)

Career stats: 9.8 ppg 7.0 rpg 1.3 apg

After two years with minimal playing time, Gray excelled as an upperclassman starter. He averaged 13.9 ppg and 10.0 rpg in his final two seasons, as well as leading the Big East in total rebounds. At a rare time where Pitt was lacking some size, the 7’0 center filled in quite well.

5. DeJuan Blair – Pittsburgh Panthers (2008-2009)

Career stats: 13.6 ppg 10.7 rpg 1.1 apg

One of the highest rated players to play for Dixon, the local product lived up to expectations in his two seasons. Blair averaged 15.7 ppg and 12.3 rpg in route to winning Big East Player of the Year, as well as All-American accolades. He also was a monster in Pittsburgh’s Elite Eight run in 2009, getting double-doubles in each game. What hurts him is that he was an underclassmen, compared to the usual four-year veterans Dixon has.

4. Kenrich Williams – TCU Horned Frogs (2015-2018)

Career stats: 11.0 ppg 8.6 rpg 2.7 apg

After recovering from a knee injury that cost him the 2016 season, Williams prospered under Dixon. He became just the second TCU player to lead the team three times in rebounding, and despite being just 6’7, was one of the top board grabbers in the Big 12. Along with Dixon’s coaching, Williams was the big reason for the Horned Frogs turnaround. He will be sorely missed in the frontcourt next season.

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