The TCU basketball season ended not two weeks ago but there is already reason for a huge swell in confidence in the program.

Here are the three main factors that could help the Horned Frogs turn around in 2016-17.

1. Jamie Dixon comes home. The coach of every TCU fan's dreams agreed to coach in Fort Worth on Monday -- former Horned Frog Jamie Dixon. The four-time national coach of the year recipient left a long-term contract at Pittsburgh to coach at his alma mater. He brings instant credibility with 11 NCAA tournament bids in 13 years as a head coach, not to mention the highlights from his career at TCU, one of which goes down as one of the greatest moments in program history.

Dixon is the perfect hire for TCU; if anyone will make the Horned Frogs relevant in the competitive Big 12 it is him. What will help him get his feet off the ground in Fort Worth is...

2. A talented young core. TCU only graduated one player in 2016 -- forward Devonta Abron. That leaves the majority of last season's roster still on the books. Rising-junior guard Chauncey Collins showed he can be a go-to scoring option on offense and he did not shy away from the challenge at the end of the season against Oklahoma and Texas Tech. Around him guards Brandon Parrish and Malique Trent were strong secondary options and forwards Vladimir Brodziansky and J.D. Miller are young and provide a diverse skill set. It will take some serious coaching from Dixon to get the most out of this group but the young core is in place and it got some experience in a big game with the win over Texas Tech in the Big 12 tournament.

3. Bringing the brothers back together. Before Dixon was hired, TCU signed one player in the 2016 class -- wing Josh Parrish, the younger brother of TCU junior Brandon. The younger Parrish is a three-star prospect according to Rivals.com from Arlington Juan Seguin. He is an athletic wing who is a demon in transition. He is fast with the ball in his hand and can absolutely fly to the rim. He is active on defense, too, with quick hands and lateral movement. Parrish will be an instant spark plug for TCU and earn early playing time.