TCU Horned Frogs
Mountain West Conference
2011-12 Stats
| OVERALL RECORD | Mountain RECORD |
| 16-14 | 9-5 |
2012 Player Commits
| Commits | ESPN 100 Commits |
| 4 | — |
Recruiting Class:
3-star F Caitlin Diaz commits to Mountain West school
Caitlin Diaz of Tomball, Texas, rated a three-star prospect in the 2012 class by ESPN HoopGurlz, said she has committed to Texas Christian University.
The 6-foot-2 forward said in a text message that she was released from her National Letter of Intent with Louisiana-Lafeyette.
Diaz committed to Louisiana-Lafeyette when Errol Rogers was head coach. He resigned in March and has since been replaced with Garry Brodhead.
The 6-foot-2 forward said in a text message that she was released from her National Letter of Intent with Louisiana-Lafeyette.
Diaz committed to Louisiana-Lafeyette when Errol Rogers was head coach. He resigned in March and has since been replaced with Garry Brodhead.
No. 48 Candace Adams makes a Big 12 visit
Candace Adams of Cedar Hill, Texas, made an unofficial visit to Texas Christian University on Wednesday, according to her club team director, Jamarius Byrd of United Basketball Club. The 5-foot-7 guard who is ranked 48th in the ESPN HoopGurlz Super 60, committed to Texas under former head coach Gail Goestenkors but reopened her recruitment on April 16, after the coaching change for the Longhorns.
Adams, a four-star prospect according to ESPN HoopGurlz, has plans to make more visits this spring but hasn't made firm plans on which schools she will visit next.
Adams, a four-star prospect according to ESPN HoopGurlz, has plans to make more visits this spring but hasn't made firm plans on which schools she will visit next.
4-star G Jada Butts commits to in-state program
Jada Butts of Lewisville, Texas, has verbally committed to Texas Christian University, according to her club coach, Ray Mickens of Cy-Fair Nike Elite-Mickens. The 5-foot-8 prospect is the first commitment from the 2013 class for the Horned Frogs.
"She said the fact that it was close to home and how much she liked coach (Jeff) Mittie and his staff, made TCU standout more than the others schools," Mickens said. "Also, competing in teh Big 12 is something she looks forward to."
Butts is rated a four-star prospect by ESPN HoopGurlz. She follows a 2012 signing class that included two four-star prospects from Texas -- Veja Hamilton, a 5-10 wing, and Kamy Cole, a 5-9 guard -- as well as Zahna Medley of Springfield, Ill., a 5-6 point guard.
"She said the fact that it was close to home and how much she liked coach (Jeff) Mittie and his staff, made TCU standout more than the others schools," Mickens said. "Also, competing in teh Big 12 is something she looks forward to."
Butts is rated a four-star prospect by ESPN HoopGurlz. She follows a 2012 signing class that included two four-star prospects from Texas -- Veja Hamilton, a 5-10 wing, and Kamy Cole, a 5-9 guard -- as well as Zahna Medley of Springfield, Ill., a 5-6 point guard.
4-star G Kamy Cole switches from Big 12 to Mountain West
Kamy Cole, a four-star prospect from Brock, Texas, has de-committed from Oklahoma and committed to Texas Christian University, she told ESPN HoopGurlz in an email message.
The 5-foot-9 guard took official visits to TCU (Sept. 17) and Southern Methodist (Sept. 10).
"I wanted to stay closer to home," Cole said. "I have a big family and a big fan base at Brock. I'm used to my family and friends being able to share all of my athletic events with me. I realized that with a seven-hour round trip to Oklahoma, that wouldn't be possible. Fort Worth is in my backyard, (30 minutes away) and I've always respected what coach (Jeff) Mittie has done with the TCU women's basketball program. It's a great university and I'm very excited to be a part of it."
Cole said he met with Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale in Norman, Okla., for several hours and de-committed from the sooners on Aug. 30.
"I have all the respect in the world for Coach Coale and her staff, but ultimately, my decision was based on my family, " Cole said. "It was a hard decision, but one that I feel good about. I know she has respect for me as I do for her."
Cole has helped lead Brock (Texas) High School to two straight Texas 3A state championships, last year scoring 21 points in the title game and being named tournament MVP.
TCU's other 2012 commitment is from another four-star Texan, wing Veja Hamilton.
The 5-foot-9 guard took official visits to TCU (Sept. 17) and Southern Methodist (Sept. 10).
"I wanted to stay closer to home," Cole said. "I have a big family and a big fan base at Brock. I'm used to my family and friends being able to share all of my athletic events with me. I realized that with a seven-hour round trip to Oklahoma, that wouldn't be possible. Fort Worth is in my backyard, (30 minutes away) and I've always respected what coach (Jeff) Mittie has done with the TCU women's basketball program. It's a great university and I'm very excited to be a part of it."
Cole said he met with Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale in Norman, Okla., for several hours and de-committed from the sooners on Aug. 30.
"I have all the respect in the world for Coach Coale and her staff, but ultimately, my decision was based on my family, " Cole said. "It was a hard decision, but one that I feel good about. I know she has respect for me as I do for her."
Cole has helped lead Brock (Texas) High School to two straight Texas 3A state championships, last year scoring 21 points in the title game and being named tournament MVP.
TCU's other 2012 commitment is from another four-star Texan, wing Veja Hamilton.
Veja Hamilton to stay in Texas but headed for the Big East
Veja Hamilton, the four-star small forward from Spring, Texas, has given a verbal commitment to Texas Christian University according to her Cy-Fair Shock club team coach, Al Coleman. She also considered Clemson, Iowa State, Northwestern, Southern Methodist, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, and Wichita State
"My coaches at TCU believe in me a great deal and I believe in TCU beyond words," Hamilton said. "I am excited about my academic opportunities at TCU and am definitely looking forward to the challenges playing in the Big East will bring. This is a perfect fit for me and I am ready to make TCU proud both on and off the court."
Hamilton, who at 5 feet 9 inches, plays as many as four different positions at the high school level. She is the first pledge for Jeff Mittie's Big East-bound Horned Frogs in the class of 2012.
Read more about Hamilton's game in ESPN HoopGurlz tip sheet from theCy-Fair Invitational.
"My coaches at TCU believe in me a great deal and I believe in TCU beyond words," Hamilton said. "I am excited about my academic opportunities at TCU and am definitely looking forward to the challenges playing in the Big East will bring. This is a perfect fit for me and I am ready to make TCU proud both on and off the court."
Hamilton, who at 5 feet 9 inches, plays as many as four different positions at the high school level. She is the first pledge for Jeff Mittie's Big East-bound Horned Frogs in the class of 2012.
Read more about Hamilton's game in ESPN HoopGurlz tip sheet from theCy-Fair Invitational.
Natalie Ventress, G
Fort Worth, TX
Jul 20, 2010
- North Crowley H.S. (TX)
- Scouts Grade: 91
- Position Rank (G): 28
TCU scoops up three commitments
Three Texas-based high school prospects will all continue their careers in the Lone Star state at Texas Christian University, led by North Crowley standout Natalie Ventress, the No. 91 prospect in the ESPN HoopGurlz Hot 100.
Ventress, a 5-foot-11 guard, will be joined at TCU by DFW Elite teammate Ashley Colbert, a 6-foot-3 forward from Crowley High School. Chelsea Prince, another 5-foot-11 guard from US Elite, also gave a verbal commitment to the Frogs.
Jazzmine Parker picks TCU
Jazzmine Parker, a 5-foot-9 guard out of Houston, Texas, has committed to TCU, according to her former club coach, Cedric LaFleur of the Cy-Fair Texans. She now plays for the Cy-Fair Shock.
The rising senior at Mayde Creek High School also considered Arizona, Houston and North Carolina State, among others, LaFleur said.
Following her junior season, Parker was named first-team all-district and Class 5A all-state by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.
The rising senior at Mayde Creek High School also considered Arizona, Houston and North Carolina State, among others, LaFleur said.
Following her junior season, Parker was named first-team all-district and Class 5A all-state by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.
Aron Garcia joins Horned Frogs class
Aron Garcia, a 6-foot-2 wing from Terrel, Texas, has given her verbal commitment to Texas Christian University, her Houston Heat club team coach George L. Washington Jr., told ESPN HoopGurlz.
"Her athleticism at 6-2 is what makes her a match-up problem for the opposing defenses," Washington Jr., said of Garcia. "Her best basketball is definitely in front of her."
Garcia, a senior at Terrel High School, is also the defending Texas 4A high jump champion.
Breisha Wynn to stay in Fort Worth
Breisha Wynn, a 5-foot-11 wing-guard from Forth Worth, Texas, committed to Texas Christian University, her US Elite club team coach Adrian Washington informed ESPN HoopGurlz. She also considered Louisville, North Texas and Southern Methodist, among others.
Washington cited the proximity to her home and the direction the program is heading in the Mountain West Conference with a trip the the NCAA tournament a season ago, as the main reasons Wynn chose the Horned Frogs of TCU.
TCU finished 20-11 a season ago and has made the NCAA tournament eight out of the last nine seasons.