MBB: Baylor (3-2) vs George Mason (2-4) Preview & Game Thread

Baylor (3-2) takes on George Mason (2-4) at 3pm CST in Niceville, Florida in the consolation game of the Emerald Coast Classic on Saturday November 24th.  The game is televised on CBS Sports Network.  

KenPom Rankings

George Mason:  157 overall; 149 offensive efficiency; 169 defensive efficiency

Baylor:  54 overall; 64 offensive efficiency; 65 defensive efficiency

Prediction:  Baylor 75 George Mason 68

Coaches

George Mason:  Dave Paulsen (54); 445-270 overall (49-56 at George Mason); 2 NCAAs

Baylor:  Scott Drew (48); 321-207 overall (301-196 at Baylor); 7 NCAAs; 4 Sweet 16s; 2 Elite 8s

George Mason Starters

PG:  Otis Livingston (SO) 6-2 190 lbs; 8 ppg; 6 asst; 35% FG; 7% 3pt; 70% FT

SG:  Javon Greene (SO) 6-2 190 lbs; 10 ppg; 6 reb; 42% FG; 24% 3pt; 90% FT

SF:  Jaire Grayer (SR); 6-5 200 lbs; 11 ppg; 4 reb; 45% FG; 44% 3pt; 69% FT

PF:  Goanar Mar (SO); 6-7 210 lbs; 2 ppg; 2 reb; 21% FG; 23% 3pt; 50% FT

C:  Jarred Reuter (JR) 6-7 260 lbs; 11 ppg; 4 reb; 54% FG; 59% FT

George Mason Bench

G:  Justin Kier (JR); 6-4 190 lbs; 11 ppg; 3 reb; 53% FG; 50% 3pt; 71% FT

G:  Ian Boyd (JR) 6-4 215 lbs; 9 ppg; 2 reb; 56% FG; 44% 3pt; 71% FT

F:  AJ Wilson (SO) 6-7 200 lbs; 7 ppg; 5 reb; 68% FG; 64% FT

Baylor Starting Line-up

PG:  Makai Mason (SR) 6-1 180 lbs; 15 ppg; 3 asst; 48% FG; 40% 3pt

SG:  King McClure (SR) 6-3 215 lbs; 11 ppg; 4 reb; 3 asst; 51% FG; 41% 3pt; 0% FT

SF:  Devonte Bandoo (JR) 6-3 195 lbs; 12 ppg;  2 reb; 2 asst; 54% FG; 44% 3pt; 100% FT

PF:  Mark Vital (SO) 6-5 230 lbs; 6 ppg; 6 reb; 3 asst; 27% FG; 38% 3pt; 46% FT

C:  Tristan Clark (SO) 6-9 250 lbs; 16 ppg; 5 reb; 3 blks; 83% FG; 100% 3pt; 68% FT

Baylor Bench

G:  Jared Butler (FR) 6-3 185 lbs; 10 ppg; 3 reb; 2 asst; 37% FG; 26% 3pt; 85% FT

F:  Matthew Mayer (FR) 6-9 200 lbs; 9 ppg; 4 reb; 37% FG; 31% 3pt; 73% FT

G:  Darius Allen (JR) 6-4 205 lbs; 4 ppg; 2 reb; 1 asst; 29% FG; 13% 3pt; 29% FT

F:  Freddie Gillespie (JR) 6-8 240 lbs; 1 ppg; 3 reb; 43% FG; 25% FT