MBB: Baylor (13-6; 4-2) at Oklahoma (15-5; 3-4) Preview & Game Thread
Baylor (13-6; 4-2) travels to Norman, Oklahoma Monday January 28th at 8pm CST to take on Oklahoma (15-5; 3-4). The game is televised on ESPNU
KenPom Rankings
Oklahoma: 22 overall; 43 offensive efficiency; 14 defensive efficiency
Baylor: 45 overall; 55 offensive efficiency; 53 defensive efficiency
Prediction: Oklahoma 72 Baylor 65
Coaches
Oklahoma: Lon Kruger (66); 634-400 overall (155-96 at OU); 18 NCAAs; 5 Sweet 16s; 3 Elite 8s; 2 Final Fours
Baylor: Scott Drew (48); 331-211 overall (311-200 at Baylor); 7 NCAAs; 4 Sweet 16s; 2 Elite 8s
Oklahoma Starters
PG: Jamal Bieniemy (FR) 6-4 175 lbs; 4 ppg; 3 reb; 3 asst; 38% FG; 46% 3pt; 60% FT
SG: Christian James (SR) 6-4 210 lbs; 17 ppg; 7 reb; 2 asst; 44% FG; 34% 3pt; 77% FT
SF: Rashard Odomes (SR); 6-6 215 lbs; 7 ppg; 2 reb; 59% FG; 57% 3pt; 38% FT
PF: Kristian Doolittle (JR); 6-7 235 lbs; 9 ppg; 6 reb; 52% FG; 70% FT
C: Brady Manek (SR) 6-9 210 lbs; 12 ppg; 7 reb; 42% FG; 33% 3pt; 73% FT
Oklahoma Bench
G: Miles Reynolds (SR) 6-2 170 lbs; 9 ppg; 3 reb; 40% FG; 22% 3pt; 76% FT
G: Aaron Calixte (SR); 5-11 190 lbs; 8 ppg; 2 reb; 3 asst; 43% FG; 37% 3pt; 76% FT
F: Jamuni McNeace (SR) 6-10 220 lbs; 6 ppg; 4 reb; 1 blk; 54% FG; 39% FT
F: Matt Freeman (JR) 6-10 220 lbs; 3 ppg; 2 reb; 35% FG; 34% 3pt; 75% FT
Baylor Starters
PG: Makai Mason (SR) 6-1 180 lbs; 16 ppg; 3 reb; 3 asst; 44% FG; 35% 3pt; 84% FT
SG: King McClure (SR) 6-3 215 lbs; 11 ppg; 6 reb; 2 asst; 2 st; 41% FG; 38% 3pt; 71% FT
SF: Jared Butler (FR) 6-3 185 lbs; 8 ppg; 2 reb; 2 asst; 39% FG; 31% 3pt; 83% FT
PF: Mario Kegler (SO) 6-7 230 lbs; 9 ppg; 6 reb; 1 blk; 40% FG; 15% 3pt; 63% FT
C: Mark Vital (SO) 6-5 230 lbs; 6 ppg; 7 reb; 2 asst; 42% FG; 20% 3pt; 42% FT
Baylor Bench
G: Devonte Bandoo (JR) 6-3 195 lbs; 7 ppg; 2 reb; 43% FG; 38% 3pt; 95% FT
F: Matthew Mayer (FR) 6-9 200 lbs; 6 ppg; 2 reb; 33% FG; 29% 3pt; 67% FT
F: Freddie Gillespie (JR) 6-9 245 lbs; 3 ppg; 3 reb; 52% FG; 75% FT