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TCU Basketball: 2021-22 season preview and outlook for Horned Frogs

By Joey Loose

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - MARCH 02: Guard Mike Miles #1 of the TCU Horned Frogs passes the ball during the first half of the college basketball game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena on March 02, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TEXAS - MARCH 02: Guard Mike Miles #1 of the TCU Horned Frogs passes the ball during the first half of the college basketball game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena on March 02, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /
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Key Reserves

Guard – Micah Peavy (Sophomore)

Peavy spent most of last season as a starting guard at Texas Tech, putting up 5.7 points per game in a decent freshman campaign. He was a highly regarded recruit who could take a big step forward in a new system and could certainly work his way into the starting lineup as a result.

Forward – Francisco Farabello (Junior)

Farabello is actually a returning player, though it may not feel like it, as he played just nine games in an injury-shortened season. The stud from Argentina averaged 5.3 points per game in limited action last year and could play a much bigger role, especially after shooting 44% from outside last year.

Forward – Chuck O’Bannon Jr. (Senior)

After three uninspiring and injured seasons at USC, O’Bannon transferred to TCU last season and did solid work, spending most of the season in the starting lineup while averaging 6.8 points per game. He’s a former high-level recruit who could be dangerous for the Horned Frogs if his full potential is realized, considering his ability as a scorer and defender all over the court.

Guard – Damion Baugh (Junior)

Baugh flew under the radar at Memphis and was one of the less-heralded recruits that Penny Hardaway pulled into the Tigers. After averaging 3.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game last season, Baugh will have more opportunities for playing time on this roster and the change of scenery could do him well, especially if he can keep filling stat sheets and continue to develop.

Forward – Xavier Cork (Junior)

Cork was a fantastic scorer at Western Carolina last season, averaging 12.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game and leading the SoCon in field goal percentage. He was part of a flurry of scorers with the Catamounts and he’ll certainly get that shot to contribute with the Horned Frogs, especially after leading Western Carolina in blocks last season.

Forward – JaKobe Coles (Sophomore)

Coles played just six games in his freshman campaign at Butler before tearing his meniscus, averaging 6.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in just six games. If his knee is truly healed and holds up, he could certainly develop into a top-level player for the Horned Frogs, having put up a couple of solid outings for the Bulldogs before last season fell apart.

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