Men’s Basketball: Long Beach State G Gavin Sykes commits to TCU
The Horned Frogs make a much-needed portal splash on Wednesday.
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. NEWS: Long Beach State transfer guard Gavin Sykes, the Big West Freshman of the Year, has committed to TCU, he told @On3 . ⁰⁰The 6-4 freshman avergaged 19.
4 points per game, shooting nearly 39% from three. Was also Second Team All-Big West. https://t.