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Gameday Thread: #15 Baylor vs #7 Kansas

March 1, 2024
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#15 Baylor (20-8; 9-6) takes on #7 Kansas (21-7; 9-6) at Foster Pavilion Saturday March 2 at 12pm CST.  The game will be televised on ABC.  

KenPom Prediction:  Baylor 76 Kansas 71

Torvik Prediction:  Baylor 75 Kansas 72

Evan Miyakawa:  Baylor 77 Kansas 73

Haslametrics:  Baylor 74 Kansas 69


Coaches

Kansas:  Bill Self (61) 804-240 (577-135 at Kansas); 24 NCAAs; 14 S16s; 11 E8s’ 4 FFs; 2 NC; 5 LV1*

Baylor:  Scott Drew (53); 461-251 overall (441-240 at Baylor); 11 NCAAs; 5 Sweet 16s; 3 Elite 8s; FF; 1 National Championship

Head to Head:  29-8 Self

Last 5 Years:  5-4 Self 


Kansas Starters

Guard:  DaJuan Harris (JR) 6-2 170 lbs; 8 ppg; 2 reb; 7 asst; 43% FG; 40% 3pt; 77% FT

*Guard:  Kevin McCullar (SR) 6-7 215 lbs; 19 ppg; 6 reb; 4 asst; 46% FG; 35% 3pt; 79% FT

Forward:  Johnny Furphy (FR) 6-9 200 lbs; 9 ppg; 5 reb; 51% FG; 37% 3pt; 76% FT

Forward:  KJ Adams (JR) 6-7 235 lbs; 12 ppg; 5 reb; 3 asst; 60% FG; 59% FT

Forward:  Hunter Dickinson (SR) 7-2 260 lbs; 18 ppg; 11 reb; 56% FG; 33% 3pt; 65% FT

Kansas Bench

Guard:  Elmarko Jackson (FR) 6-3 195 lbs; 4 ppg; 39% FG; 29% 3pt; 82% FT

Guard:  Nicolas Timberlake (SR) 6-4 195 lbs; 4 ppg; 2 reb; 36% FG; 27% 3pt; 76% FT

Forward:  Parker Braun (SO) 6-10 235 lbs; 2 ppg; 2 reb; 67% FG; 38% 3pt; 67% FT

Guard:  Jamari McDowell (FR) 6-4 180 lbs; 2 ppg; 33% FG; 33% 3pt; 87% FT


Baylor Starters

Guard:  RayJ Dennis (SR) 6-3 180 lbs; 13 ppg; 4 reb; 7 asst;  49% FG; 37% 3pt; 70% FT

Guard:  Jayden Nunn (JR) 6-3 190 lbs; 11 ppg; 3 reb; 2 asst; 46% FG; 45% 3pt; 70% FT 

Guard:  Ja’Kobe Walter (FR) 6-5 185 lbs; 15 ppg; 4 reb; 2 asst; 39% FG; 34% 3pt; 85% FT

Forward:  Jalen Bridges (JR) 6-9 225 lbs; 11 ppg; 5 reb; 2 asst; 46% FG; 41% 3pt; 84% FT

Forward:  Yves Missi (FR) 6-11 220 lbs; 11 ppg; 6 reb; 2 blocks; 64% FG; 60% 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; 72% FG; 61% FT

Guard:  Miro Little (FR) 6-4 185 lbs; 2 ppg; 46% FG; 36% 3pt; 72% FT

*injury status unknown

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Gameday Thread: #15 Baylor vs #7 Kansas

27,438 Views | 217 Replies | Last: 8 mo ago by historian
ImABearToo
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Double dribbling and traveling not a violation for goofy birds?
Oldbear83
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Mitch Henessey said:

We're going to hold them to sub 50%, probably close to 40% if I had to guess. Drew consistently makes outstanding halftime adjustments.
KU up to 69% shooting now

I am sure that will come down, but we need to be tough against allowing point-blank shots
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Hotsauce
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Only one way Kansas wins this game taking only 2 pt shots and that's if we start turning the ball over....
Quinton
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Hopefully. I agree Drew is good with halftime adjustments. But the concern is they really haven't done anything different. They've got us in that 2 on 1 at the high post over and over.

I didn't see a lot of the portion where we were playing man so I don't know. Have to assume working the screen game with easy penetration and slow rotations.

Its just strange this team cannot adjust until they see it over and over. Very rarely ready at the start. Im sure the coaches prepped the same sets over and over. Just does not stick. And they haven't shown anything all that different. I did see some fronting in the post but our defensive responsibility is just off. Like they still don't fully understand their assignments.
Oldbear83
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At halftime KU was shooting 65% to BU's 48%, now 69% KU to 41% Bears


That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Fre3dombear
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Bad end and start to the half. Blown 7 point lead. Sheesh. Cmon guys
burg0047
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JP1037 said:

I'm at game Dickinson pushing off and grabbing constantly.


No surprise. He's a cheap, dirty player.
Oldbear83
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burg0047 said:

JP1037 said:

I'm at game Dickinson pushing off and grabbing constantly.


No surprise. He's a cheap, dirty player.
So, a good fit for Self.
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Mitch Henessey
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Dickinson, Furphy, and Adams all with 2 fouls. Would be nice to get KU in foul trouble, but I doubt the refs accommodate that wish.
Fre3dombear
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Ja'Kobe 3/11

Damn bro
Mitch Henessey
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Stay TF out the zone against their starters. Damn, Scott.
Oldbear83
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Mitch Henessey said:

Dickinson, Furphy, and Adams all with 2 fouls. Would be nice to get KU in foul trouble, but I doubt the refs accommodate that wish.
In an objective court, they would already have 4 each.
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Mitch Henessey
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Furphy cannot stay in front of Jayden Nunn. We need to exploit that matchup until they adjust.
ImABearToo
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Nice mini run there Bears.
Mitch Henessey
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How did they miss McCullar swiping Missi in the face???
Mitch Henessey
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NUNN!!!
Fre3dombear
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Runaway and hide

Step on chicken Hawk throat
Fre3dombear
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Kansas 7/9 FG this half lol

whitetrash
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Missi bleeding from a cut over his eye? Unless he suddenly developed stigmata, that didn't happen without a little help from Dickinson's elbow. Or McCullar.
Beverly Hills Bear
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Dickinson with only 2 fouls is a crime
Mitch Henessey
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Fre3dombear said:

Kansas 7/9 FG this half lol

Official box score says they've missed 4 shots this half.
Fre3dombear
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Frankly on results Nunn more deaftable than Walter. Obv different players and measurable yadda
Mitch Henessey
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Fre3dombear said:

Frankly on results Nunn more deaftable than Walter. Obv different players and measurable yadda
Lol. Might be time to shut the laptop for the day, Chief.
PaperBear89
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Probably not the first one with this take, but does Missi (back story and playing style) remind you of a certain former player on a team that is back in our conference?
Hotsauce
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Let them feed Dickinson. Do not foul, and don't allow the three!
Quinton
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Just roll the ball out and outscore teams. Its entertaining at least. Our offense is nasty when Nunn plays like this.
Oldbear83
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Hotsauce said:

Let them feed Dickinson. Do not foul, and don't allow the three!
Might as well say keep them from scoring
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ImABearToo
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Nice uptick in defensive intensity today.
KIA
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Shooting percentage evening out. 59-54 now.
PaperBear89
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Mitch Henessey said:

Furphy cannot stay in front of Jayden Nunn. We need to exploit that matchup until they adjust.

Our guards just need to take it to the rack EVERY effin time!
Mitch Henessey
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Adams tackles Nunn in the lane. No call, results in a travel. Of course it does.
Beverly Hills Bear
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Of course it's a travel. Can't let the Bears run away with this game. Let's put these clowns away now!
boognish_bear
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Fre3dombear said:

Ja'Kobe 3/11

Damn bro


Someone has got to tell him to stick to midrange and drives. Leave the 3s to Nunn and Bridges....and hopefully Love soon.
PaperBear89
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Mitch Henessey said:

Adams tackles Nunn in the lane. No call, results in a travel. Of course it does.

How can a league so good have such $#!+ for refs?
Oldbear83
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PaperBear89 said:

Mitch Henessey said:

Adams tackles Nunn in the lane. No call, results in a travel. Of course it does.

How can a league so good have such $#!+ for refs?
Name me one league with solid officiating front to back.

That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
 
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