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Sports FRIDAY JANUARY 18 2019 1BFACEBOOK.COM/STARTELEGRAM TWITTER.COM/STARTELEGRAMSTAR-TELEGRAM.COM 1 DALLAS FALLS TO KINGS AMID BOOS AS LOSING STREAK REACHES FOUR 2B STARS LOSE Most basketball fans in Texas are familiar with at least one Argentinean basketball player former San Antonio Spurs great Manu Ginobili. Get ready to know an- other one. TCU recruit Francisco Farabello has the makings of becoming another Ar- gentinian success story on the hardwood. father, Daniel, played with Ginobili on the Argenti- nian National Team and certainly passed on bas- ketball genes to his son. Farabello is a 4-star point guard who has been honing his basketball skills at the NBA Global Acade- my in Australia in recent years, and will come to TCU ready to compete for playing time immediately.

Those closest to him see similarities between his game and Cleveland Cav- aliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (who played at Saint is a pioneer, an said Brooks Meek, the NBA vice presi- dent of international bas- ketball operations and head of elite basketball. a young kid, a great case study and we be happier with him going to TCU and that program. the NBA per- spective, case studies like Farabello do so much for us when we go in and recruit other players either from Argentina or other point guards that see the success had through the Global Acade- of Excel- Him signing at TCU is a big win for And a big win for TCU. Farabello, who stands 6-foot-2, is one of three recruits that make up the No. 20-ranked recruiting class in 2019, according to 247Sports.

Farabello, along with shooting guard P.J. Fuller and forward Diante Smith, are all Top 100 recruits. Farabello will have a chance to compete for minutes as a freshman, too, with Alex Robinson in his final year and coach Jamie desire to play two point guards at the same time. Farabello liked the idea of coming to a program that relies heavily on point guards TCU is among the leaders in assists but also gives them freedom with the ball. like how they play, the style they Fara- bello said.

know last year they were one of the best in the country in assists, so a major reason of why I went there. Knowing that my game is more creating shots for my teammates, that was a great idea to continue my career over there. I really, really liked the whole school and campus. It was amazing, beautiful. really, really excited to get there and A HOOPS JOURNEY Farabello intends to get to Fort Worth in May or early June to continue his DARREN ABATE NBA Academy Francisco Farabello is a highly touted guard coming to TCU next season.

TCU recruit could become another success story out of Argentina BY DREWDAVISON COLE BENNETTS Courtesy of NBA Francisco Farabello has been honing his basketball skills at the NBA Global Academy in Australia in recent years. SEE RECRUIT, 4B When Trevor Brazile, pro winningest cowboy, rides into Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum to compete in the 2019 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, be the last time the legendary cowboy throws his rope in the storied venue during the Stock tradi- tional rodeo. because rodeo performances will be moved to the new state-of-the-art Dickies Arena in 2020. The 123rd Fort Worth Stock Show begins Friday. Throughout its 23-day run, there will be tons of senti- ment among fans and competitors about the Stock last year to conduct its array of rodeos in Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum.

easy to look for- ward to new stuff, espe- cially when Are- is going to be such an amazing Brazile said. there are certain memories that are associated with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Will Rogers Coliseum. But I guess a lifetime for Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum opened in 1936 and the Stock Show and Rodeo was moved to the venue in 1944. Perform- ances had been conducted in the Fort Worth Stock- Cowtown Coliseum since 1918. just as proud of the Coliseum today as I know they were in 1944 when we moved here from the said Stock Show president and gener- al manager Brad Barnes.

more great rodeo memories have come from this building than any other in the sport. Each time the arena gates open and the grand entry starts, reminded of the many men and women that rode into theMAX FAULKNER Star-Telegram archives Tuf Cooper, here at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum in 2012, won the 2017 world all-around title in Las Vegas. Will Rogers Coliseum to hold its last array of Stock Show rodeos BY BRETT HOFFMAN Special to the Star-Telegram SEE COLISEUM 5B Once the highest ranked recruit to ever sign with TCU, and one of the pro- most inspiring stories, Jaylen playing career in Fort Worth is over, sources said. The school has issued a press release confirming this report. The junior point guard from Memphis, whose story of being born with Albinism has captivated many, has dealt with multiple knee injuries throughout his three years at TCU.

He has not played since Christmas. He also put his name in the NCAA transfer portal as he explores his options to potentially continue his playing career elsewhere. He currently is enrolled in the spring semester and is attending classes, which will delay his eligibility to play elsewhere on the Division I level. TCU said it will honor his scholarship if he wants to remain at the school and pursue his degree. Fisher is also eligible to continue to receive treat- ment on his knee, but his athletic scholarship will be applied for a new recruit next season.

Fisher is now the fourth TCU basketball player to put his name in the ever growing NCAA transfer portal; Yuat Alok, Kaden Archie and Angus McWil- liam have all put their COMMENTARY inspiring Fisher moves on due to injury RICHARD W. RODRIGUEZ Special to the Star-Telegram TCU junior point guard Jaylen Fisher is moving on from the program after battling multiple knee injuries. BYMAC ENGEL SEE ENGEL, 4B Jaylen Fisher leav- ing TCU with hard feel- ings. And the program feels the same way. Fisher and coach Jamie Dixon shared their thoughts on the star junior point guard leaving the program on Thursday.

Fisher will go into the NCAA transfer portal, a source confirmed, but has been going to classes at TCU this semester. Fisher took to social media, saying: Fam. After a lot of time and conversation with family and friends, I will be leav- ing the TCU basketball program. I was very fortu- nate to have the experi- ence of playing and going to school at TCU. The memories of rebuilding a basketball program with and for my classmates, fans, and teammates will be cherished forever.

just thought at this point in time it is best to continue elsewhere. I will forever remember the great moments we shared. Thanks for everything. Fisher has undergone six surgeries in three Fisher on departure: to continue BY DREW DAVISON SEE FISHER, 4B.