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Jamie Dixon Named TCU Basketball Head Coach: Contract Info, Comments, Reaction

The TCU Horned Frogs reportedly hired Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jamie Dixon on Monday, per CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein and ESPN's Jeff Goodman.

Dixon has spent the last 13 years at Pitt, compiling a 328-123 overall record. The Panthers' ascension began under Ben Howland, who took the school to the Sweet 16 in 2002 and 2003. During Dixon's tenure, they've been a fixture in the Big Dance, making 11 appearances.

TCU, meanwhile, hasn't reached the NCAA tournament since exiting in the first round in 1997-98.