Men’s Basketball: Long Beach State G Gavin Sykes commits to TCU

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Gavin Sykes, a freshman guard from Long Beach State, has committed to TCU. He was named Big West Freshman of the Year, averaging 19.4 points per game last season.

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Gavin Sykes commits to TCU from Long Beach State
Named Big West Freshman of the Year
Averaged 19.4 points per game in 2025-26 season
Fills void for TCU after multiple backcourt departures
Broke freshman records at Long Beach State

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Long Beach, CA - February 12: Guard Gavin Sykes #11 of the Long Beach State passes against guard Davis White #1 of the Cal State Fullerton Titans in the first half of a NCAA's men's basketball game in the Pyramid on the campus of California State University, Long Beach on Thursday, February 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images The season has been over for several weeks, but the TCU Horned Frogs have made a long-awaited splash in the transfer portal, gaining a commitment from Long Beach State freshman guard Gavin Sykes. The first major move of the offseason for coach Jamie Dixon and staff, Sykes was named the Big West Freshman of the Year and an All-Big West Second Team selection in 2025-26. The 6-foot-4, 195-pounder played in 28 games and made 26 starts during the 2025-26 season, averaging 19.4 points on 47.3% shooting and 38.7% shooting on 3-pointers. Sykes fills a major void for the Horned Frogs, who are returning starting point guard Brock Harding, but losing several backcourt players to the transfer portal. Among TCU’s departing players are Kayden Edwards, RJ Jones, Jace Posey, Liutauras Lelevicius and Ashton Simmons. Frontcourt players and Malick Diallo are also leaving the program, while starting shooting guard Jayden Pierre has no more eligibility remaining. Sykes broke multiple freshman records at Long Beach State including the most points in a single-game (39) and points in a season (542). His 19.4 points per game ranked sixth among freshman in the country, just behind (), Darius Acuff (), Ebuka Okorie (), (Duke) and (). Three of those players (Dybantsa, Boozer and Wilson) will be lottery picks in the 2026 draft.

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What were Gavin Sykes' stats during his freshman year at Long Beach State?

Gavin Sykes averaged 19.4 points per game, shooting 47.3% overall and 38.7% from three-point range.

Why did TCU Horned Frogs recruit Gavin Sykes?

TCU recruited Gavin Sykes to fill a major void in their backcourt after losing several players to the transfer portal.

What records did Gavin Sykes set at Long Beach State?

Sykes set multiple freshman records, including the most points in a single game (39) and the most points in a season (542).

Men’s Basketball: Long Beach State G Gavin Sykes commits to TCU

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