Tony Benford

Biography

Tony Benford is in his seventh season at TCU, his fifth as associate head coach after starting as assistant head coach. Benford has been a part of the Horned Frogs program that has seen many firsts, including three-straight NCAA Tournament appearances (2022-24) and wins in back-to-back NCAA Tournaments (2022-23). From 2021-2024, TCU finished a program-best fifth in the Big 12. Under Benford’s guidance, the Frogs led the nation in fastbreak points in two-straight seasons (2022-24). During the 2022-23 season, TCU was ranked for a program-best 15 consecutive weeks and appeared in the final AP Top 25 Poll for the fourth time in program history and the first time since 1987. Also that season, TCU recorded a program-best six wins against AP Top 25 teams. During the 2021-22 season, Benford helped lead the Horned Frogs to five top 25 wins and their first NCAA Tournament win in 35 years with an opening round win over Seton Hall. Under Benford’s coaching, TCU’s big men dominated in 2021-22 as the Frogs ranked first nationally in offensive rebound percentage, fourth in rebounding margin, ninth in offensive rebounds per game and 22nd in rebounds per game. Benford was vital to Mike Miles Jr. attending TCU. The guard’s career was the most accomplished in the Jamie Dixon era as he was TCU’s first three-time All-Big 12 selection by the coaches and was a two-time All-Big 12 pick by the Associated Press. He was also a two-time NABC Second Team All-District 8 and USBWA All-District VII selectio