Texas Lands Top TCU Transfer David Punch

Punch joins fellow top transfer Isaiah Johnson on the Longhorns' loaded roster for next season.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:51am

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Texas has landed a commitment from TCU transfer David Punch, a 6-foot-7 forward who averaged 14.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for the Horned Frogs this past season. Punch's addition comes just days after the Longhorns secured a transfer from Colorado's Isaiah Johnson, giving them one of the most formidable frontcourts in the country.

Why it matters

Texas is quickly assembling a roster capable of competing for a national championship next season. Punch and Johnson's decisions to join the Longhorns significantly bolster their frontcourt depth and talent, pairing them with returning star center Matas Vokietaitis to create one of the top big man trios in college basketball.

The details

A 6-foot-7 forward, Punch averaged 14.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game in 34 appearances for TCU this past season. He notably recorded 16 points and 13 rebounds in TCU's first-round NCAA Tournament win over Ohio State. Punch's commitment follows Texas' landing of Colorado transfer Isaiah Johnson less than 48 hours earlier, giving the Longhorns two top-15 transfers in quick succession.

  • Punch confirmed his commitment to Texas on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • Texas landed Colorado transfer Isaiah Johnson less than 48 hours before Punch's commitment.

The players

David Punch

A 6-foot-7 forward who averaged 14.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for TCU last season.

Isaiah Johnson

A top-15 transfer who joined Texas from Colorado just days before Punch's commitment.

Matas Vokietaitis

Texas' returning star center, who will form one of the top big man tandems in the country with Punch.

Sean Miller

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Texas has landed its second top-15 transfers in as many days, landing a commitment from TCU transfer David Punch on Sunday night, he confirmed to ZAGSBLOG.”

— JAMES MADDEN, Author

What’s next

With the additions of Punch and Johnson, Texas is now primed to be a preseason national title contender heading into the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Texas has quickly assembled one of the most talented frontcourts in college basketball, landing two top-15 transfers in David Punch and Isaiah Johnson to pair with returning star center Matas Vokietaitis. This gives the Longhorns a formidable trio of big men and significantly boosts their chances of competing for a national championship next season.