In a sport where height has always been an advantage, TCU women’s basketball is redefining what it means to dominate the paint. With four players standing 6’7″ or taller, the Horned Frogs have assembled a frontcourt that’s remarkably tall for women’s college basketball, making opponents and analysts take notice.
The women’s basketball community is buzzing about TCU’s towering lineup, which features international talent, proven production, and unprecedented height. Head coach Mark Campbell, fresh off a contract extension through 2030, has orchestrated what many are calling a potential game-changer for both the program and the sport itself.
TCU’s 2025 Frontcourt Defies Convention
Clara Silva, a 6’7″ Portuguese center transferring from Kentucky, averaged 4.0 points and 2.6 rebounds in SEC play, though she previously dominated at FIBA U18 EuroBasket with 18.7 points and 7.6 rebounds.
She joins Kennedy Basham, another 6’7″ center from Arizona State, who averaged 5.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks while shooting 36.4% from three, rounding out what fans call their “skyscraper” core.
What in the world are teams going to do with TCU’s height next season 😭😭😭
Marta Suárez 6’3”
Clara Bielefeld 6’4”
Clara Silva 6’7”
Kennedy Basham 6’7”
Sarah Portlock 6’8”
Emily Hunter 6’8”😳
— E J 🏀 (@EJayArrow) April 14, 2025
The frontcourt reaches new heights with Sarah Portlock and Emily Hunter, both standing at an imposing 6’8″. Portlock, an Australian national team member, gold medalist at U20 Nationals, and FIBA U17 World Cup participant, brings international experience.
Hunter, a Tennessee native, averaged 15.4 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks in high school, once scoring 47 points in a single game.
Marta Suárez, a 6’3″ forward from Spain via Cal, adds a veteran presence, having averaged 12.9 points and 7.2 rebounds while shooting 31.5% from beyond the arc last season. German standout Clara Bielefeld, at 6’4″, rounds out the group with versatility that allows her to play multiple positions.
Strategic Advantages Beyond Just Height
The Horned Frogs’ size creates immediate defensive advantages, allowing them to alter shots, dominate rebounding, and switch defensively in ways few teams can match. With skilled big players who can protect the rim and control the glass, opponents will struggle to find easy scoring opportunities in the paint.
Offensively, TCU’s frontcourt presents matchup nightmares for smaller teams. With players who can shoot, pass, and finish, they can space the floor or pound the paint, depending on the situation. The roster’s depth also provides flexibility for different lineup combinations and protection against injuries or foul trouble.
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This frontcourt builds on TCU’s recent success after finishing 34-4 last season, winning the Big 12 and reaching the Elite Eight.
With head coach Campbell’s player development skills and this unprecedented collection of height, talent, and international experience, the Horned Frogs appear poised to challenge for a national title and potentially revolutionize frontcourt play in women’s college basketball.
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