Big signings and transfers have reshaped the roster for the Horned Frogs, and head coach Trent Johnson will surely be tinkering with the starting lineups early on to find the right fit for his squad.

Let’s take a look at this year’s squad, beginning with our projection for the starting lineup.

Point Guard

Kyan Anderson (5’11” 175 lb/SR/Fort Worth, TX)

The leading scorer last year for the Frogs, Anderson is also the second highest-scoring returning player in the Big 12 after putting up 17 points per game. A quick guard who isn’t afraid to search for his own shot, Anderson is also the engine that drives TCU’s offense. Coach Johnson runs his plays through his senior guard, and Anderson delivers—he averaged a shade over four assists per game last year.

Shooting Guard

Trey Zeigler (6’5” 203 lb/SR/Pitt)

Zeigler is one of the most exciting additions for the Frogs this season. He started his college career playing for his father at Central Michigan before transferring to former TCU player Jamie Dixon’s Pitt program. After not seeing as much playing time as he expected, he made the choice to come to TCU and sat out all of last season due to NCAA transfer rules. He’s expected to make an immediate impact, and is a prolific scorer.

Small Forward

Brandon Parrish (6’6” 185 lb/SO/Arlington, TX)

Parrish started all but one game last year as a freshman and seemed to improve every time he took the court. He’s a streaky shooter, but when he’s on, he can really help spread the floor with his 3-point shooting. He made the second-most threes on the team last year and shot 32.4 percent from deep.

Power Forward

Amric Fields (6’9” 220 lb/SR/Oklahoma City, OK)

Often injured throughout last year—he missed over a third of TCU’s games—Fields is looking to rebound in a big way. He’s a dominant defender with a knack for blocking shots, and has a great inside scoring game as well. A physical player, Fields can also stretch the floor and knock down threes. He averaged 13.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while healthy last year.

Center

Karviar Shepherd (6’10” 225 lbs/SO/Dallas, TX)

The crown jewel of last year’s recruiting class, Shepherd made an immediate impact on the boards last year. The highest-ranked recruit to ever come to TCU, Shepherd posted 13 double-digit rebound games last season, including a 16-rebound effort against Mississippi State. Horned Frog fans would like to see more scoring out of Shepherd, as the big man averaged 9.1 points per game last year, but with some Big 12 experience under his belt, Shepherd should be making a push for an all-conference team this season.

That’s likely your starting five for the Frogs. Now let’s take a look at three players who will be looking to make an impact off the bench this season.

Guard

Michael Williams (6’2” 185 lbs/SO/San Antonio, TX)

The primary backup guard, Williams is in line for the starting job after Anderson graduates this year. He’s quick on his feet and has very good ball-handling skills, in addition to a sweet stroke from deep. He can get to the rim or launch threes, depending on what the defense is doing. He’s a scoring guard in the best sense of the term, and will provide a great spark off the bench.

Forward

Chris Washburn (6’8” 240 lbs/SO/UTEP)

Washburn was forced to sit out a season after transferring from UTEP after his freshman year, but should find a spot in the rotation this season. A physical interior presence, Washburn is a shot-blocking threat and did much of the dirty work down low for his former team. He’s no slouch on the offensive end either, as he became the first freshman in UTEP history to open his career with three straight double-digit point games.

Center

Link Kabadyundi (7’1” 240 lbs/FR/Canada)

A very big man with very big upside, Kabadyundi brings length and athleticism, two qualities the Frogs lacked last year. He’s a natural shot blocker and has a wide array of post moves. If he develops a mid-range jumper, he’ll be unstoppable on the offensive end. He’s a perfect backup for Karviar Shepherd, who was TCU’s only true center last year.

TCU opens their season with an exhibition against Tarleton State on Thursday at Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.