TCU Forward David Punch Transfers to Texas

The 6-foot-7 sophomore will have two years of eligibility left with the Longhorns.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:20am

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TCU Horned Frogs forward David Punch has committed to the Texas Longhorns through the NCAA transfer portal. The 6-foot-7 sophomore, who is from Killeen, Texas, will have two years of collegiate eligibility remaining in Austin.

Why it matters

Punch's transfer is a significant addition for the Longhorns, as he was a productive starter at TCU last season and will provide an upgrade in the frontcourt for Texas. His commitment, along with the earlier transfer of Colorado point guard Isaiah Johnson, bolsters the Longhorns' roster ahead of the upcoming season.

The details

Starting all 34 games for TCU last season, Punch averaged 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. He really shined in the postseason, averaging 25 points on 58.6% shooting, 8.5 rebounds and three blocks in two Big 12 Tournament games. Punch also had a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds in TCU's NCAA Tournament win over Ohio State.

  • Punch committed to Texas through the transfer portal in April 2026.

The players

David Punch

A 6-foot-7 sophomore forward who started all 34 games for TCU last season, averaging 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.

Sean Miller

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team.

Isaiah Johnson

A point guard who transferred from Colorado to join the Texas Longhorns.

Nic Codie

A forward who left the Texas Longhorns program through the transfer portal.

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What’s next

Punch will have two years of collegiate eligibility remaining at Texas.

The takeaway

Punch's transfer to Texas is a significant boost for the Longhorns' roster, as he was a productive starter at TCU and will provide frontcourt depth and scoring punch for the team in the upcoming season.