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NCAA D1 · Big 12 · Fort Worth, TX

Texas Christian University

Horned Frogs · Venue unresolved

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Summary

Last season

19–9

2026 · 10–5 in conference · official stats link unresolved

Clearest openings by arrival year

High confidence · 78%
  • Arriving 2027

    Libero

    94need · comp 20

  • Arriving 2028

    Libero

    100need · comp 0

  • Arriving 2029

    Libero

    100need · comp 0

For 2027, TCU's clearest openings are at libero (need 94) and setter (need 64). Scores come from departing workload, returning competition and known commits. Research confidence: high.

Opportunity by arrival year

Every position, three scores.

Three scores for every position. Roster need is how much of the role is leaving, minus recruits who fill it.Competition level is how strong the returning players are. Research confidence is how much evidence backs the numbers. Low confidence lowers rankings; it is never hidden. How we score.

Arriving 2027

Setter

Moderate opening at setter for 2027

S
Roster need64

Part of the role opens up.

Competition level76

Strong returning players at this spot.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Outside hitter

Little or no opening at outside hitter for 2027

OH
Roster need0

Little of the role opens up.

Competition level92

Strong returning players at this spot.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Middle blocker

Moderate opening at middle blocker for 2027

MB
Roster need45

Part of the role opens up.

Competition level48

Some proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Opposite

Small opening at opposite for 2027

OPP
Roster need35

A small share opens up.

Competition level76

Strong returning players at this spot.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Libero

Large opening at libero for 2027

L
Roster need94

Much of the role leaves the roster.

Competition level20

Few proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Defensive specialist

Little or no opening at defensive specialist for 2027

DS
Roster need8

Little of the role opens up.

Competition level100

Strong returning players at this spot.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Arriving 2028

Setter

Moderate opening at setter for 2028

S
Roster need64

Part of the role opens up.

Competition level69

Some proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Outside hitter

Large opening at outside hitter for 2028

OH
Roster need85

Much of the role leaves the roster.

Competition level0

Few proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Middle blocker

Moderate opening at middle blocker for 2028

MB
Roster need45

Part of the role opens up.

Competition level57

Some proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Opposite

Large opening at opposite for 2028

OPP
Roster need100

Much of the role leaves the roster.

Competition level0

Few proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Libero

Large opening at libero for 2028

L
Roster need100

Much of the role leaves the roster.

Competition level0

Few proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Defensive specialist

Little or no opening at defensive specialist for 2028

DS
Roster need8

Little of the role opens up.

Competition level100

Strong returning players at this spot.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Arriving 2029

Setter

Large opening at setter for 2029

S
Roster need100

Much of the role leaves the roster.

Competition level0

Few proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Outside hitter

Large opening at outside hitter for 2029

OH
Roster need85

Much of the role leaves the roster.

Competition level0

Few proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Middle blocker

Moderate opening at middle blocker for 2029

MB
Roster need45

Part of the role opens up.

Competition level51

Some proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Opposite

Large opening at opposite for 2029

OPP
Roster need100

Much of the role leaves the roster.

Competition level0

Few proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Libero

Large opening at libero for 2029

L
Roster need100

Much of the role leaves the roster.

Competition level0

Few proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Defensive specialist

Large opening at defensive specialist for 2029

DS
Roster need71

Much of the role leaves the roster.

Competition level65

Some proven returners.

Research confidence78%

High confidence: based on stats, roster age, commit list and sources.

Why the need exists · Who covers it · What it means

The full reasoning is part of the Intelligence Report.

Computed Nov 12, 2026 · engine 0.1.0

The evidence

What the scores are built on.

Roster acquisition profile

Where this roster's players came from.

From high school
100%
From JUCO
0%
Four-year transfers
0%
Workload ledger: leaving before 2027 (7)
Departing players and their workload
PlayerPosClassWhySetsStartsWorkloadKHit%ADB
Demo MB #9MBSREligibility (projected)962691%208.30264099
Demo L #13LSREligibility (projected)902887%0.000324600
Demo S #1SSREligibility (projected)631772%28.20840411524
Demo OPP #8OPPSREligibility (projected)30121%84.32333524
Demo OH #6OHSREligibility (projected)23118%90.2782668
Demo DS #17DSSREligibility (projected)25014%0.0005620
Demo OH #5OHSREligibility (projected)1007%38.3331253

Workload = 40% share of team sets + 30% share of starts + 30% share of the role's key stat (assists for setters, digs and receptions for liberos and DS, kills and blocks for hitters).

Returning competition (10)
Returning players and their workload
PlayerPosClass nowSetsStartsWorkload
Demo OH #3OHJR982692%
Demo OH #4OHJR972790%
Demo OPP #7OPPJR902685%
Demo MB #10MBFR842584%
Demo DS #16DSSO922577%
Demo S #2SSO661976%
Demo DS #15DSFR902473%
Demo L #14LJR36023%
Demo MB #11MBFR28118%
Demo MB #12MBFR16111%
Known roster backfill (1)

Partial list Only part of the incoming class is public.

  • Demo Recruit A (OH) · OH · arriving 2027 (signed)

    Counts against the opening. Projected to compete for the open role.

Coaching contacts
  • Demo Head Coach · Head coach Demo data

    Contact: Members only · verified Nov 12, 2026 · source

  • Demo Recruiting Coordinator · Recruiting coordinator Demo data

    Contact: Members only · verified Nov 12, 2026 · source

Family fit profile
Academics Estimate
Selective · admit rate about 40%
Cost planning band Estimate
Over $60k / yr before aid · private school
Campus life
urban · about 12,000 students
Climate & geography
Hot summers, mild winters · Fort Worth, TX
Venue & program legacy

Unresolved Venue not confirmed from a source yet.

National titles: Unresolved

Sources