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Harker Heights Today
By the People, for the People
TCU Leading Scorer David Punch Enters Transfer Portal
The Horned Frogs lose their top player from the 2025-26 season.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:03am
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The departure of TCU's top scorer David Punch leaves the Horned Frogs with a fractured roster to rebuild.Harker Heights TodayTCU forward David Punch, the team's leading scorer and rebounder last season, has announced plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Punch, a two-year starter for the Horned Frogs, averaged 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game in 2025-26. He is the fourth TCU player to enter the portal this offseason.
Why it matters
Punch's departure is a major blow for the TCU basketball program, as he was their best player and a key part of their rotation. The Horned Frogs will now have to find a way to replace his production and leadership on the court.
The details
Punch, a four-star recruit from Harker Heights, Texas, had originally committed to TCU over offers from NC State and Penn State. Over his two seasons with the Horned Frogs, he averaged 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. He was an All-Big 12 honorable mention and recorded five double-doubles, including a 16-point, 13-rebound performance against Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament.
- Punch announced his plans to enter the transfer portal on April 9, 2026.
The players
David Punch
A two-year starting forward for the TCU Horned Frogs, Punch was the team's leading scorer and rebounder in the 2025-26 season, averaging 14.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
TCU Horned Frogs
The men's basketball team of Texas Christian University, who are now tasked with replacing the production of their top player, David Punch, after he entered the NCAA transfer portal.
What they’re saying
“Punch will undoubtedly be one of the top players available in the portal, and he's bound to get plenty of suitors.”
— Andrew Kulha, Sports Writer
What’s next
Punch will now explore his options in the NCAA transfer portal, and TCU will need to find a way to replace his production and leadership on the team.
The takeaway
The loss of David Punch is a significant setback for the TCU basketball program, as he was their best player and a key part of their rotation. The Horned Frogs will now need to rebuild their roster and find a way to replace his scoring, rebounding, and defensive presence on the court.
