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TCU men’s basketball adds Coastal Carolina center, bolstering top transfer class

Jaime Dixon, shown during the Horned Frogs' game against West Virginia in January, has picked up a commitment from a center from Costal Carolina.
Jaime Dixon, shown during the Horned Frogs' game against West Virginia in January, has picked up a commitment from a center from Costal Carolina. Kathleen Batten AP

Coastal Carolina transfer Essam Mostafa has committed to TCU for 2023.

Mostafa joins Delaware transfer Jameer Nelson Jr. in signing up to play for Jamie Dixon and the Horned Frogs..

Mostafa will look to help TCU overcome the loss of center Eddie Lampkin Jr., who transferred to Colorado.

Mostafa, a 6-9 center, averaged 12.4 points and 10 rebounds per game on 55% shooting. Coastal Carolina was 11-20 last season.

TCU’s transfer class is ranked sixth in the country, according to 247 Sports.

This story was originally published April 10, 2023 at 12:43 PM.

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.
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