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Gameday Thread: #11 Baylor (19-7; 8-5) vs #2 Houston (23-3; 10-3)

February 22, 2024
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#11 Baylor (19-7; 8-5) hosts #2 Houston (23-3; 10-3) Saturday February 24 at 11am CST.  The game will be televised on CBS.

KenPom Prediction:  Houston 70 Baylor 67

Torvik Prediction:  Houston 69 Baylor 64

Evan Miyakawa:  Houston 73 Baylor 68

Haslametrics:  Houston 68 Baylor 64

Coaches

Houston:   Kelvin Sampson (68); 754-348 overall (255-77 at UH); 17 NCAAs; 7 Sweet 16s; 4 Elite 8s; 2 Final 4s

Baylor:  Scott Drew (53); 460-250 overall (440-239 at Baylor); 11 NCAAs; 5 Sweet 16s; 3 Elite 8s; FF; 1 National Championship

Head to Head:  6-1 Sampson

Houston Starters

Guard:  Jamal Shead (SR) 6-1 200 lbs; 13 ppg; 4 reb; 6 asst; 45% FG; 35% 3pt; 80% FT

Guard: LJ Cryer (SR) 6-1 200 lbs; 15 ppg; 2 reb; 2 asst; 40% FG; 38% 3pt; 86% FT

Guard: Emanuel Sharp (SO) 6-3 205 lbs; 13 ppg; 4 reb; 38% FG; 35%pt; 84% FT

Forward:  javier Francis (JR) 6-8 240 lbs; 6 ppg; 6 reb; 61% FG; 54% FT

Forward:  J’Wan Roberts (SR) 6-7 235 lbs; 9 ppg; 7 reb; 2 asst; 55% 52% FT

Houston Bench

Guard:  Mylik Wilson (SR) 6-2 175 lbs; 4 ppg; 3 reb; 39% FG; 20% 3pt; 63% FT

Forward:  Joseph Tugler (FR) 6-7 230 lbs; 4 ppg; 4 reb; 53% FG; 46% FT

Guard: Ramon Walker (JR) 6-4 210 lbs; 2 ppg; 3 reb; 33% FG; 30% 3pt; 65% FT

Guard:  Damian Dunn (SR) 6-5 205 lbs; 7 ppg; 2 reb; 36% FG; 32% 3pt; 67% FT

Baylor Starters

Guard:  RayJ Dennis (SR) 6-3 180 lbs; 13 ppg; 4 reb; 7 asst;  49% FG; 38% 3pt; 71% FT

Guard:  Jayden Nunn (JR) 6-3 190 lbs; 11 ppg; 3 reb; 2 asst; 48% FG; 45% 3pt; 68% FT 

Guard:  Ja’Kobe Walter (FR) 6-5 185 lbs; 14 ppg; 5 reb; 2 asst; 39% FG; 32% 3pt; 85% FT

Forward:  Jalen Bridges (JR) 6-9 225 lbs; 11 ppg; 5 reb; 2 asst; 45% FG; 39% 3pt; 86% FT

Forward:  Yves Missi (FR) 6-11 220 lbs; 11 ppg; 6 reb; 2 blocks; 65% FG; 59% FT

Baylor Bench

Guard:  Langston Love (SO) 6-5 210 lbs; 11 ppg; 3 reb; 46% FG; 49% 3pt; 79% FT

Forward:  Caleb Lohner (JR) 6-8 235 lbs; 2 ppg; 2 reb; 54% FG; 22% 3pt; 79% FT

Forward:  Josh Ojianwuna (SO) 6-10 240 lbs; 5 ppg; 3 reb; 79% FG; 59% FT

Guard:  Miro Little (FR) 6-4 185 lbs; 2 ppg; 47% FG; 38% 3pt; 72% FT

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Gameday Thread: #11 Baylor (19-7; 8-5) vs #2 Houston (23-3; 10-3)

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IowaBear
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In reply to Oldbear83 • 1:44p, 2/24/24
I don't celebrate moral victories. I also acknowledged this was 1 hell of a comeback. And it was. But we still took an L today.
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In reply to IowaBear • 1:44p, 2/24/24
IowaBear said:
I don't celebrate moral victories. I also acknowledged this was 1 hell of a comeback. And it was. But we still took an L today.
Some people see the glass as half full.

Some people see it as half empty

Some people piss into the glass.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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1:45p, 2/24/24
At home playing #2 and no show first half…. Second half tease continues ,, maybe too much time at the Showtime lounge …..big letdown in ft worth Monday , get ready ,,
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In reply to IowaBear • 1:46p, 2/24/24
IowaBear said:
TO's in the first half killed us. I've acknowledged that.
Point remains if we make 1 lousy FT we win the game. We had a great Ft shooting game overall. Not denying that.


If you wanna get nitpicky on what cost the game..it wasn't one.free.throw..it was.Missi air ball dunk attempt and then basket interference.


And even if he hits free throw
Knowing us there's a good chance Shead still hits a buzzer beater because a made free throws they can call time out and set up a play.
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1:48p, 2/24/24
Not trying to normalize a loss but I'm really proud of the fight today. That's arguably the best team in D1 today and to take them to OT after being down 16, great effort. If we play that well the rest of the season there's nothing we can't do.
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In reply to Stefano DiMera • 1:50p, 2/24/24
And getting sacked the entire first 20 minutes. It's called a "come back" for a reason.
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1:51p, 2/24/24
As I said in my original post before this game, I thought it was a bad matchup for us and we would have trouble with the pressure D because it is the toxin for a team that is turnover prone like us. Sure enough, that's basically how the first half played out.

I'm not much for moral losses, but I have to say that I was actually excited by the fight, intensity and overall play in the 2nd half. Drew has always been successful at halftime adjustments and whatever he did it was certainly a different looking team in the second half. This team never quits, but it also doesn't play at the same physicality it played at today. I honestly didn't even know if they had it in them. But, it is apparent they do. Now we just need to continue working on eliminating some of the careless turnovers and add this physicality component in every game and we'll be set to move forward.
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In reply to Stefano DiMera • 1:52p, 2/24/24
Stefano DiMera said:
IowaBear said:
TO's in the first half killed us. I've acknowledged that.
Point remains if we make 1 lousy FT we win the game. We had a great Ft shooting game overall. Not denying that.


If you wanna get nitpicky on what cost the game..it wasn't one.free.throw..it was.Missi air ball dunk attempt and then basket interference.


And even if he hits free throw
Knowing us there's a good chance Shead still hits a buzzer beater because a made free throws they can call time out and set up a play.


Dennis also missed (goaltend? Didn't see) a point blank layup in regulation. The travel was a slight push but have to be stronger than that. Should have continued to hunt Cryer.
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1:52p, 2/24/24
We're going to be OK. Big 12 is a tough league. The Big 12 Tourney won't be any easier. As for The Dance, we will make some noise. There is always a Cinderella team come March. Personally, I feel we can definitely be that team. If push comes to shove we are definitely an Elite 8 quality team.
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In reply to IowaBear • 1:53p, 2/24/24
IowaBear said:
We missed the one that mattered did we not? Make that one and BUs celebrating knocking off #2


Of Mossi had made it I think better than 50/50 that Houston makes a layup or shoots 2 free throws

Would have liked to get to see what happened

Not continuing to get fouls on their key guys late also really hurt us. And missing love. And missing dunks and layups. And turnovers

Other than that, we win
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In reply to Oldbear83 • 1:53p, 2/24/24
why isn't a moral victory good enough for everyone? lol
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1:54p, 2/24/24
For me, the bottom line is this: if Ja'Kobe is out of his shooting slump and plays like that the rest of the way, we're a Sweet 16 team, at minimum. After that, who knows what can happen. Get the right matchups and we could be playing in the third weekend.
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In reply to Bear8084 • 1:55p, 2/24/24
Bear8084 said:
cougar king said:
Just give us the national title already.


From almost losing by a FT? Weird flex, but Ok.


It's funny because all houston can talk about is what they gonna do…someday

While baylor parades around trophies that matter
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In reply to DanaDane • 1:55p, 2/24/24
They had no answer for Bridges spreading them out. Our length at guard also let us shoot over them.

I really don't think it's that bad a matchup outside of our young unseasoned bigs. Missing Love hurt the last push.
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In reply to Quinton • 2:01p, 2/24/24
Quinton said:
They had no answer for Bridges spreading them out. Our length at guard also let us shoot over them.

I really don't think it's that bad a matchup outside of our young unseasoned bigs. Missing Love hurt the last push.


Yep tired legs. Like the North Carolina greatest come back of all time
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In reply to wgeralds • 2:02p, 2/24/24
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why isn't a moral victory good enough for everyone? lol
Because a victory is a win, and a moral victory is a loss. Other than that don't know.
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In reply to Mitch Henessey • 2:05p, 2/24/24
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For me, the bottom line is this: if Ja'Kobe is out of his shooting slump and plays like that the rest of the way, we're a Sweet 16 team, at minimum. After that, who knows what can happen. Get the right matchups and we could be playing in the third weekend.
Agree with 3rd weekend and with Walter. In addition to Walter, if Bridges plays like this every time, we are a completely different team. I have thought all year that Bridges is our "X" factor....I've always been probably higher on Bridges than anyone on these boards, because I believe he is our most complete player on both ends. He has NBA talent but for whatever reason though, he tends to drift and play passive on both ends for long periods. When he is aggressive and dialed in on both ends like he was today, we are a legit elite 8 caliber of team. Especially if Love will be out for the duration of the season, we need Bridges to play more aggressive offensively.
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2:07p, 2/24/24
Our bench is pretty useless
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In reply to Jorkel • 2:08p, 2/24/24
None are offensive threats and a one is a defensive liability. That's not considering Love who didn't play.

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In reply to Killing Floor • 2:09p, 2/24/24
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Not trying to normalize a loss but I'm really proud of the fight today. That's arguably the best team in D1 today and to take them to OT after being down 16, great effort. If we play that well the rest of the season there's nothing we can't do.


Yep....showed a lot of fight.

Add Love to that second-half Baylor team and we can do some damage in March.
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2:13p, 2/24/24
Beautiful Saturday,, spring is in the air ,, biggest game of the year , # 2 cougars at our place and before I can sit down for my brunch and small libation , we're down 17 … laying eggs and not even Easter ,,,.. and we even got to sleep in our own beds ,,1-4 still in play ?
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2:30p, 2/24/24
Great second half after a terrible first half. The Bears almost pulled off their best win of the season but could not finish. It was very close, however, and we have reason to hope for a strong finish. Houston & BYU ard the hardest teams on our late schedule so we definitely have hope.

Meanwhile, the Lady Bears are playing an amazing second half in Morgantown. Down by 3 at halftime, they now have a 12 point lead early in Q4.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
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In reply to oldbear69 • 2:39p, 2/24/24
You are always your happiest when Baylor loses.

Disgusting.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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2:41p, 2/24/24
This teams intro song should be Sleep Walk by Santo and Johnny,,,.. great song and it firs, right?
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In reply to Oldbear83 • 2:44p, 2/24/24
Oldbear83 said:
You are always your happiest when Baylor loses.

Disgusting.


Happy? I lost the bet and had to pay for brunch…
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3:05p, 2/24/24
Honestly, was proud of the effort and, although hoping for a win, the outcome was about what I expected (although anticipated a closer game throughout, not a huge comeback).

It just kills me we lose so much experience from this game and this season and have to start over again next season. These are kind of games that season a team
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In reply to oldbear69 • 3:33p, 2/24/24
oldbear69 said:
Oldbear83 said:
You are always your happiest when Baylor loses.

Disgusting.


Happy? I lost the bet and had to pay for brunch…
I dare you to praise the comeback today, pay attention to the resolve and guts displayed.

You know, what a real Baylor fan would do?
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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4:22p, 2/24/24
When I watch this team I see it lives and dies by the 3. But it's potential is absolutely sweet 16 and elite 8. It turns the ball over alot and gives up alot of points but it can hang with the big boys.
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In reply to CHP Bear • 5:00p, 2/24/24
CHP Bear said:
wgeralds said:
why isn't a moral victory good enough for everyone? lol
Because a victory is a win, and a moral victory is a loss. Other than that don't know.
im kidding. i dont give a damn about a moral victory. a win is a win. a loss is a loss. this was a huge L. half-glass full it anyway you'd like - it's a fat L.
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5:19p, 2/24/24
It's not this loss to UH or even to BYU and KU that stink, it's those to KSU and UT that stink, those we should've won.
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In reply to Oldbear83 • 5:43p, 2/24/24
Oldbear83 said:
oldbear69 said:
Oldbear83 said:
You are always your happiest when Baylor loses.

Disgusting.


Happy? I lost the bet and had to pay for brunch…
I dare you to praise the comeback today, pay attention to the resolve and guts displayed.

You know, what a real Baylor fan would do?

I survived 3 yrs of beall , I've earned my stripes ,,, nothing worse in life than wasted effort ,,,20 tovers is not resolve or guts it's losing , period ,,,let's see how they come out Monday , with resolve or reflux..
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In reply to oldbear69 • 5:44p, 2/24/24
Ah, so you are unable to praise the effort and guts the comeback took.

Noted.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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In reply to Oldbear83 • 6:03p, 2/24/24
Oldbear83 said:
Ah, so you are unable to praise the effort and guts the comeback took.
,,,
Noted.

where's ur disgust with the lack of effort in first half and 17 pt deficit along with 20 tovers ,,,, no sunshine pumper here… this team is in free fall ,,
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In reply to oldbear69 • 6:14p, 2/24/24
Pantspisser69: "this team is in free fall ,,"

We lose in overtime to the #1 Kenpom team and you - yet again - prove you neither understand how to tell if a team is good or not, nor do you support them.

All you do is ***** and moan, which means after every win you are nowhere to be found.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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9:43p, 2/24/24
Dude, just put him on ignore. It's not worth your time.
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