There aren’t many parallels between TCU and Baylor basketball. At least, not until recently. Both programs had 20+ year droughts between NCAA Tournament berths, but since Scott Drew’s arrival in Fort Worth - in 2003 - the Bears have been March Madness regulars (seven appearances) and have won at least nine games in the Big 12 eight times. Meanwhile, prior to Jamie Dixon’s return to TCU, the Frogs were the epitome of the also-ran.
When these two squads face off on the hardwood Saturday afternoon, they will once again be trending different directions - this time, it’s the Horned Frogs that seem primed to be serious players while the Bears try and get on track after a disappointing preseason.