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The story behind TCU’s new basketball tradition ... the BTF winner

Judging by the box score, Desmond Bane didn’t have the best night in TCU’s 87-69 victory over Eastern Michigan.

Bane was just 1-for-7 from 3-point range, finishing with 11 points, five rebounds and three assists. But Bane did the little things on the defensive end to make a difference.

That’s why Bane earned “BTF” honors for his effort, TCU’s newest basketball tradition. BTF stands for “Big, Tough, Frogman,” something implemented when former UT-Arlington head coach Scott Cross joined the program as an assistant last offseason.

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