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Gameday Thread: #10 Baylor (23-5; 11-4) vs #5 Kansas (23-4; 12-2)

February 26, 2022
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#10 Baylor (23-5; 11-4) hosts #5 Kansas (23-4; 12-2) on February 26th at 7pm CST in Waco, Texas. The game will be televised on ESPN.  

KenPom Prediction:  Baylor 78 Kansas 74

Torvik Prediction:  Baylor 78 Kansas 74

Evan Miyakawa Prediction:  Baylor 76 Kansas 74


Coaches

Kansas:    Bill Self (59); 751- 227 (545-122 at KU) 21 NCAAs; 13 Sweet 16; 10 Elite 8; 3 Final 4; 1 NC; 5 Level 1 Viol

Baylor:  Scott Drew (51); 415-229 overall (394-218 at Baylor); 9 NCAAs; 5 Sweet 16s; 3 Elite 8s; FF; 1 National Championship

Head to Head:   27-6 Bill Self

Last 5:  3-2 Self


Kansas Starters

Guard:  Dajuan Harris (SO) 6-1 170 lbs; 6 ppg; 4 asst; 2 st; 46% FG; 31% 3pt; 80% FT

Guard:  Ochai Agbaji (SR) 6-5 215 lbs; 20 ppg; 5 reb; 2 asst; 51% FG; 45% 3pt; 75% FT

Guard:  Christian Braun (JR) 6-6 220 lbs; 15 ppg; 6 reb; 3 asst; 52% FG; 35% 3pt; 75% FT

Forward:  Jalen Wilson (SO) 6-8 225 lbs; 11 ppg; 7 reb; 50% FG; 29% 3pt; 68% FT

Forward:  David McCormack (SR) 6-10 250 lbs; 10 ppg; 7 reb; 52% FG; 70% FT

Kansas Bench

Guard:  Jalen Coleman-Lands (SR) 6-4 190 lbs; 4 ppg; 48% FG; 44% 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; 65% FG; 55% FT

Guard:  Joseph Yesufu (SR) 6-0 180 lbs; 3 ppg; 36% FG; 25% 3pt; 63% FT


Baylor Starters

Guard:  James Akinjo (SR) 6-1 190 lbs; 13 ppg; 2 reb; 6 asst; 2 st; 39% FG; 31% 3pt; 83% FT

Guard:  Adam Flagler (JR) 6-3 180 lbs; 14 ppg; 2 reb; 3 asst; 45% FG; 40% 3pt; 73% FT

Forward:  Matt Mayer (SR) 6-9 230 lbs; 10 ppg; 5 reb; 1 st; 41% FG; 33% 3pt; 65% FT

Forward:  Kendall Brown (FR) 6-8 205 lbs; 10 ppg; 5 reb; 2 asst; 59% FG; 30% 3pt; 73% FT

Forward:  Flo Thamba (SR) 6-10 250 lbs; 5 ppg; 5 reb; 1 blk; 52% FG; 58% FT

Baylor Bench

*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; 33% FG; 18% 3pt; 72% FT

Forward:  Jeremy Sochan (FR) 6-9 230 lbs; 8 ppg; 6 reb; 2 asst; 49% FG; 31% 3pt; 54% FT

*injuries, status uncertain

Discussion from...

Gameday Thread: #10 Baylor (23-5; 11-4) vs #5 Kansas (23-4; 12-2)

34,957 Views | 345 Replies | Last: 2 yr ago by william
MrGolfguy
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Just win Bears!
I don't feel tardy
william
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lomers with the tip.

- KKM

go bears!
Are you a man or a mouse!? - F. D.
TXBEAR_bf
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Interesting to see all the predictions for a Baylor victory. KU will be highly motivated to win as it will almost guarantee a big 12 championship.
Bear living in the woods of Bend Oregon
PioneerSkies
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TXBEAR_bf said:

Interesting to see all the predictions for a Baylor victory. KU will be highly motivated to win as it will almost guarantee a big 12 championship.
To what extent are the metrics skewed by Baylor's earlier play while healthy?
Stefano DiMera
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Nice touch on Bill Selfs resume above.
TXBEAR_bf
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I would think the metrics take into account the injury to JTT and possibly Cryer not playing, but maybe not? Might just be based on all the statistics of the season, you can't help think the last game against KU would hold some weight.
Bear living in the woods of Bend Oregon
vanillabryce
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Love that
SwahiliBear
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Seen at Gameday
SwahiliBear
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Crowd a little disappointing though
IowaBear
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This one feels personal for the Bears. Got embarrassed in Lawrence and the last time Gameday was here Selfs Jayhawks halted a 20 game win streak. Think the Bears will play their hearts out. Just not sure it'll be enough. Kansas offensively feels like to much to overcome but that's why we play the games. Need a big game from MM.
BUCANDOIT82
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LaPhonso Ellis said Baylor will be without LJ Cryer tonight on Game Day.
TXBEAR_bf
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The crowd was a decent size, but overall lame, they didn't really get loud for any part of the show. Drew had to coach them to start cheering. Kind a sad showing by the Baylor students.
Bear living in the woods of Bend Oregon
canoso
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BUCANDOIT82 said:

LaPhonso Ellis said Baylor will be without LJ Cryer tonight on Game Day.
Wise, and sends a message: Kansas just isn't that big a deal for us anymore.
ImABearToo
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I kinda sense a Bear romp tonight. Gut tells me they will be hitting on all cylinders. Maybe wrong but home court advantage is huge for the good guys.
“Life is short, eat desert first!”
MrGolfguy
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I think this game comes down to Flo Thamba playing defense under the basket; if Flo can slow down the KU big(s) from having a field day under the rim then BU has a chance, if not then I think KU wins easily.


(We've seen this movie before a few years ago, starring Azubke)
I don't feel tardy
DanaDane
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I'll be shocked if Flo plays a substantial amount of minutes in this game. McCormack is expected to be limited or out tonight and Self knows KU can run Baylor's limited roster into fatigue with KU's depth, so I'll be surprised if you don't see a relatively smaller, but extremely fast KU roster on the floor most of the time.
gobears20
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Staff
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gobears20
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Staff
Great Baylor Merchandise -> https://bit.ly/2M8DuHk
boognish_bear
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TCU 69
TT 66

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DanaDane
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Why do we look so unpoised when we play Kansas. Look like playground ball on offense.
BearTruth13
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Well that was a quick game
DanaDane
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First 5 minutes we look scared and mentally unprepared for this game. If it doesn't change quickly, we're gonna get blown out of the gym again.
davesburgerbarn
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Let's settle down guys. I waited all day for a good game, not the same game from three weeks ago
Johnny Bear
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Is Akinjo now about 0 for 20 combined against KU??
Stefano DiMera
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Based on what happened in Ft worth .Kansas can clinch tonight
BellCountyBear
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Crapping the bed at home.
Louise Romano
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Pretty simple: Can't shoot, can't defend, can't rebound, did not come to play, do not appear to be taking the 1st loss to them personal. I can't buy the injury rap either. KU peaking at the right time.
DanaDane
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9-2 rebounds so far.
DanaDane
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I never thought I'd see the day we ran the offense through Flo Thamba.
DanaDane
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Yeah, that's what we need. An 18% shooter throwing it up from 3.
PaperBear89
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How on God's green earth were we favored by 3?!
DanaDane
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Certainly a good question right now.
PaperBear89
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Do we have a goon we can bring in to put Braun on his ass!!??
Stefano DiMera
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I hate him.
DanaDane
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Dang. Nothin is falling. Even layups.
 
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