#8 Baylor (19-3; 7-2) travels to #10 Kansas (18-3; 7-1) on February 5th at 3pm CST in Allen Fieldhouse. The game will be televised on ESPN.
KenPom Prediction: Kansas 76 Baylor 75
Torvik Prediction: Kansas 77 Baylor 75
Evan Miyakawa Prediction: Baylor 73 Kansas 73
Coaches
Kansas: Bill Self (59); 746- 226 (540-121 at KU) 21 NCAAs; 13 Sweet 16; 10 Elite 8; 3 Final 4; 1 NC; 5 Level 1 Viol
Baylor: Scott Drew (51); 411-227 overall (390-216 at Baylor); 9 NCAAs; 5 Sweet 16s; 3 Elite 8s; FF; 1 National Championship
Head to Head: 26-6 Bill Self
Last 4: 2-2
Kansas Starters
Guard: Dajuan Harris (SO) 6-1 170 lbs; 6 ppg; 4 asst; 2 st; 46% FG; 30% 3pt; 80% FT
*Guard: Ochai Agbaji (SR) 6-5 215 lbs; 21 ppg; 5 reb; 2 asst; 52% FG; 46% 3pt; 70% FT
Guard: Christian Braun (JR) 6-6 220 lbs; 15 ppg; 6 reb; 3 asst; 51% FG; 32% 3pt; 81% FT
Forward: Jalen Wilson (SO) 6-8 225 lbs; 9 ppg; 7 reb; 46% FG; 26% 3pt; 60% FT
Forward: David McCormack (SR) 6-10 250 lbs; 9 ppg; 7 reb; 53% FG; 67% FT
Kansas Bench
Guard: Jalen Coleman-Lands (SR) 6-4 190 lbs; 5 ppg; 46% FG; 42% 3pt; 80% FT
*Guard: Remy Martin (SR) 6-0 175 lbs; 8 ppg; 3 reb; 3 asst; 44% FG; 36% 3pt; 76% FT
Forward: Mitch Lightfoot (SR) 6-8 225 lbs; 5 ppg; 3 reb; 62% FG; 67% FT
Guard: Joseph Yesufu (SR) 6-0 180 lbs; 2 ppg; 30% FG; 19% 3pt; 100% FT
Baylor Starters
Guard: James Akinjo (SR) 6-1 190 lbs; 14 ppg; 3 reb; 6 asst; 2 st; 42% FG; 36% 3pt; 79% FT
*Guard: Adam Flagler (JR) 6-3 180 lbs; 13 ppg; 2 reb; 4 asst; 42% FG; 38% 3pt; 74% FT
Forward: Matt Mayer (SR) 6-9 230 lbs; 10 ppg; 5 reb; 2 st; 41% FG; 33% 3pt; 56% FT
Forward: Kendall Brown (FR) 6-8 205 lbs; 10 ppg; 5 reb; 2 asst; 65% FG; 33% 3pt; 76% FT
Forward: Flo Thamba (SR) 6-10 250 lbs; 5 ppg; 5 reb; 1 blk; 58% FG; 60% FT
Baylor Bench
Forward: Jonathan Tchatchoua (JR) 6-8 250 lbs; 8 ppg 7 reb; 68% FG; 46% 3pt; 75% FT
*Guard: LJ Cryer (SO) 6-1 185 lbs; 14 ppg; 2 asst; 48% FG; 47% 3pt; 78% FT
Guard: Dale Bonner (JR) 6-2 170 lbs; 3 ppg; 2 asst; 31% FG; 25% 3pt; 55% FT
Forward: Jeremy Sochan (FR) 6-9 230 lbs; 9 ppg; 6 reb; 2 asst; 51% FG; 36% 3pt; 51% FT
*injuries, status uncertain
With Akinjo, Cryer and Flagler injuries that could leave them all out at any time, this could easily end in a Georgia State or Yale year.IowaBear said:
Keep in mind this is garbage KU team defensively. I expected to get beat today but it's time to significantly lower my expectations for the season. I'll be thrilled with a S16 appearance.
DanaDane said:
Left golf long enough to check the boxscore and I see our 3 guards are 0-14 from the floor.
Sounds like 2004 or 2005.
He was talking big picture. If they learn from this and play better the rest of the season, it could be. Not sure I buy into it but I understand what he was saying.Johnny Bear said:
Fran actually said this could be "good for Baylor".
Seriously….
historian said:
Apparently, you did not see my correction.
Well, there's inconsistent -- like, I'm great one night and not so great the next night.IowaBear said:
Guard play hadn't been consistent all year that's not surprising.
I'll never understand how we crater so badly there. I guess I'll always have fond memories of Macio Teague and the Bears from '20.Johnny Bear said:DanaDane said:
Left golf long enough to check the boxscore and I see our 3 guards are 0-14 from the floor.
Sounds like 2004 or 2005.
Pretty much like our historically average game in Lawrence. For all intents and purposes over in the first five minutes.
At what point does one of the 12 assistant coaches tell Akinjo to stop shooting the ball. How ****ing stupid are people...Branch155 said:Akinjo 0-7Johnny Bear said:
Have we had any of our guards score a single point yet?
Flagler 0-4
Bonner 0-3
No, I didn't. Sorry. I just watch the game and then visit the board during commercials. I don't blame you for a correction. LOLhistorian said:
Apparently, you did not see my correction.
It's like TCU in football. Somehow every single year, BU shows up unready to play and not appreciating the rivalry.DanaDane said:I'll never understand how we crater so badly there. I guess I'll always have fond memories of Macio Teague and the Bears from '20.Johnny Bear said:DanaDane said:
Left golf long enough to check the boxscore and I see our 3 guards are 0-14 from the floor.
Sounds like 2004 or 2005.
Pretty much like our historically average game in Lawrence. For all intents and purposes over in the first five minutes.
guy is dog sh it out thereBleacherBum95 said:
Akinjo first half stats:
0-7 FG
A turnover for every assist
At least 10 lost dribbles and opponent strips
I have been telling you guys that Akinjo ain't leading the Bears anywhere this season, and it has been obvious for quite a while now. And don't lay in on the "he's hurt" bullshaat. That's idiotic and only shows your own ignorance at this point.
When Cryer gets healthy, if Akinjo keeps starting I'm going to start seriously questioning CSD.
If Akinjo and Bonner are on the court.....you can bank that the Bears have zero chance. This one will be Kansas by 40 before it's over.
GoodOleBaylorLine said:It's like TCU in football. Somehow every single year, BU shows up unready to play and not appreciating the rivalry.DanaDane said:I'll never understand how we crater so badly there. I guess I'll always have fond memories of Macio Teague and the Bears from '20.Johnny Bear said:DanaDane said:
Left golf long enough to check the boxscore and I see our 3 guards are 0-14 from the floor.
Sounds like 2004 or 2005.
Pretty much like our historically average game in Lawrence. For all intents and purposes over in the first five minutes.
beardown55 said:
"over the back" only called on one team
IowaBear said:
Mayer's just another dude. He's going to have a big games then he'll disappear for a bit. Rinse repeat
IowaBear said:
Mayer's just another dude. He's going to have a big games then he'll disappear for a bit. Rinse repeat
beardown55 said:
lol ref$$ not even trying to hide. That have serious coin on this game
