TCU Basketball: 2022-23 season preview and outlook for Horned Frogs
By Joey Loose
Key Reserves
Guard – Micah Peavy (Junior)
After spending his freshman season at Texas Tech, Peavy settled into a reserve role with the Horned Frogs last season after starting early in the year. He has the ability to play all over the court, but his shooting numbers were a bit disappointing. Can he take that step forward as one of TCU’s primary bench pieces this year?
Guard – PJ Haggerty (Freshman)
A three-star recruit by most rankings, Haggerty was last season’s Mr. Basketball in the state of Texas and arrives on campus in Fort Worth hoping to make an impact. He might have a shot behind two explosive combo guards, but he projects as a talented shooter, something TCU certainly needs more of this season.
Guard – Rondel Walker (Junior)
A former Top 100 recruit, Walker spent the last two seasons as a reserve at Oklahoma State and now hopes to be a part of something better at TCU. In those limited chances with the Cowboys, Walker was above average as a defensive player, averaging 1.6 steals a game last season, though the Horned Frogs will hope his shooting numbers can bounce back after a rough sophomore season from beyond the arc.
Forward – Xavier Cork (Junior)
Cork spent two years at Western Carolina before settling into a reserve role on last year’s Horned Frogs squad. The 6’9 big man averaged 12.7 points and 6.1 rebounds two years ago with the Catamounts, with TCU hoping he can be more effective backing up Lampkin and the rest of their frontcourt.
Guard – Shahada Wells (Senior)
This could be quite the bounce-back season for Wells, who starred in junior college before averaging more than 16 points at UT Arlington two seasons ago. He missed most of last season with injury, playing just seven games, but he averaged 38% from long-range with the Mavericks and might be the missing piece to help elevate this long-range offense.
Forward – Jakobe Coles (Sophomore)
Yet another former transfer settling into his role, Coles spent his freshman season as a reserve at Butler. A stretch 4 that might be able to shoot the ball from all over the court, Coles could be the answer to a lot of questions if he can take that step forward this year, though he already rates as an above-average defensive player.
Center – Souleymane Doumbia (Junior)
Doumbia was a highly-regarded center at the junior college level who played limited minutes as a reserve last season. He may have a more prominent role this year in relief of Lampkin, especially if he can continue to develop as a shot blocker and offensive rebounder, fitting in quite well in this Horned Frogs’ frontcourt.