Desmond Bane named TCU chief basketball officer, advising Jamie Dixon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Desmond Bane has been appointed TCU's chief basketball officer, effective immediately. The former Horned Frog and current NBA player for the Orlando Magic will serve as a special advisor to head coach Jamie Dixon. This role focuses on mentorship and connecting the TCU basketball program with the NBA. Bane had an impressive collegiate career at TCU, leading the team to the NIT Championship and becoming the all-time leader in 3-pointers made. He will bring significant experience and insight to the program, which he joined after being a first-round draft pick in 2020.
- •Desmond Bane appointed chief basketball officer at TCU.
- •He will advise head coach Jamie Dixon.
- •Bane had a standout career at TCU, winning the NIT Championship.
- •He currently plays for the Orlando Magic and was a first-round NBA draft pick.
- •Bane ranks as TCU's all-time leader in 3-pointers and wins.
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — TCU names NBA guard Desmond Bane as chief basketball officer
"The former Horned Frog is getting involved with his collegiate program as a special advisor to coach Jamie Dixon.
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