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Gameday Thread: Baylor Takes On Texas Tech in Quarterfinals of Big 12 Tournament

Baylor (19-13) advances to the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament and will take on Texas Tech (24-7) on Thursday, March 13 at 6 p.m. CST. The game will be televised on ESPN.
March 12, 2025
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Baylor (19-13) advances to the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament and will take on Texas Tech (24-7) on Thursday, March 13 at 6 p.m. CST. The game will be televised on ESPN.  

KenPom Prediction: Texas Tech 75, Baylor 70

Torvik Prediction: Texas Tech 74, Baylor 69


Coaches

Texas Tech: Grant McCasland (48); 202-96 (47-19 at Texas Tech); 2 NCAAs

Baylor: Scott Drew (54); 485-268 overall (465-257 at Baylor); 12 NCAAs; 5 Sweet 16s; 3 Elite 8s; FF; 1 National Championship

Head to Head: 2-1 McCasland


Texas Tech Starters

  • Guard: Elijah Hawkins (Sr.) 5-11 165 lbs; 9 ppg; 3 reb; 6 asst; 34% FG; 34% 3pt; 88% FT
  • Guard: Chance McMillan (Sr.) 6-3 190 lbs; 15 ppg; 4 reb; 2 asst; 53% FG; 44% 3pt; 88% FT
  • Guard: Kerwin Walton (Sr.) 6-5 210 lbs; 5 ppg; 38% FG; 40% 3pt; 80% FT
  • Forward: Darrion Williams (Jr.) 6-6 225 lbs; 14 ppg; 5 reb; 4 asst; 44% FG; 35% 3pt; 84% FT
  • Forward: JT Toppin (So.) 6-9 225 lbs; 18 ppg; 9 reb; 56% FG; 31% 3pt; 72% FT

Texas Tech Bench

  • Guard: Christian Anderson (Fr.) 6-2 165 lbs; 11 ppg; 3 reb; 2 asst; 44% FG; 41% 3pt; 81% FT
  • Guard: Kevin Overton (So.) 6-5 200 lbs; 8 ppg; 4 reb; 43% FG; 31% 3pt; 79% FT
  • Forward: Federiko Federiko (Sr.) 6-11 215 lbs; 5 ppg; 5 reb; 74% FG; 45% FT

Baylor Starters

  • Guard: Rob Wright (Fr.) 6-1 180 lbs; 12 ppg; 5 asst; 42% FG; 35% 3pt; 78% FT
  • Guard: VJ Edgecombe (Fr.) 6-5 190 lbs; 15 ppg; 6 reb; 3 asst; 2 st; 44% FG; 35% 3pt 78% FT
  • Guard: Langston Love (Jr.) 6-5 215 lbs; 8 ppg; 3 reb; 37% FG; 32% 3pt; 89% FT 
  • Forward: Jalen Celestine (Sr.) 6-7 215 lbs; 7 ppg; 3 reb; 39% FG; 36% 3pt; 81% FT
  • Forward: Norchad Omier (Sr.) 6-7 245 lbs; 16 ppg; 11 reb; 57% FG; 31% 3pt; 75% FT

Baylor Bench

  • Guard: Jeremy Roach (Sr.) 6-2 180 lbs; 10 ppg; 3 asst; 38% FG; 35% 3pt; 68% FT
  • Guard: Jayden Nunn (Sr.) 6-4 190 lbs; 9 ppg; 3 reb; 41% FG; 41% 3pt; 62% FT
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Gameday Thread: Baylor Takes On Texas Tech in Quarterfinals of Big 12 Tournament

22,168 Views | 138 Replies | Last: 8 mo ago by historian
historian
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Wright passed up an open 3. He's done that a few times in recent games
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
Big12Fan2024
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Tech went out and recruited some shooters. And it shows.
historian
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Great that Omier is scoring so well but others need to score as well
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
IowaBear
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It also shows that we decided not to prioritize shooting
ImABearToo
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Rely on a 6'7 post instead.
Big12Fan2024
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We need a short flurry where we get 2 or 3 quick baskets and hold Tech scoreless, and we're back in this.
Big12Fan2024
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IowaBear said:

It also shows that we decided not to prioritize shooting
Are you saying 18.2% from 3 isn't good?

Since we have streaky shooters, I had a feeling after shooting it well last night we might see something like this from outside tonight.
BellCountyBear
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Big12Fan2024 said:

Tech went out and recruited some shooters. And it shows.
Did Drew teach McCasland too much?
Big12Fan2024
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VJ is gonna be so fun to watch in about 5 years when his game has matured, he has the freedom of the NBA game and is surrounded with some other really talented guys.
Big12Fan2024
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Omier and VJ taking over!

Let's go Bears!!!!!!!!!
ImABearToo
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Norchad wants it!
Bearsalwayswin
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stop the 3 and keep fighting bears!
Big12Fan2024
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Can you imagine if we would've had Omier to go with Missi and Bridges in the frontcourt last year?
BUCANDOIT82
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7 point game with a ton of time. We are peaking.
Big12Fan2024
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Wait, what was the call on Omier that wiped off the bucket? What did he do? I missed it.
gbfell
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Arm bar to the neck
Stefano DiMera
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Tech as depleted as us..only 7 healthy rotation guys...and Chance McMillan ruled out rest of game..
IowaBear
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Downside of these tournaments is the unnecessary injuries. Hopefully Chance gets healthy for the NCAAs Tech will need him
Big12Fan2024
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Someone remind Roach he got away with that when he was wearing a blue Duke jersey. He's not gonna get that call wearing Baylor green.
Big12Fan2024
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Keep going inside. They can't stop any of our drives to the basket.
ImABearToo
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Dang it Norchad!
Big12Fan2024
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Ugh. Omier picks up his 4th on a dumb foul.
Big12Fan2024
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Marino with a steal!
ImABearToo
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Drive the lane guys. It works.
Big12Fan2024
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Nunn!

Let's go Bears!!!!!
IowaBear
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Hell of a 2nd half effort tonight.
Quinton
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Nunn shoot a floater. It was wide open. Constantly over penetrating. Huge missed possession
Big12Fan2024
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Quinton said:

Nunn shoot a floater. It was wide open. Constantly over penetrating. Huge missed possession
Our guards continue to lead the country in most shots blocked around the basket.
Mitch Henessey
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Looking at the stats, I'm trying to figure out how we're somehow hanging around in this one. Turnovers are the only thing I can think of.
ImABearToo
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Drew used to teach guards those high off the back board layups. Can't remember who was the last master of that shot.
IowaBear
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+ 11 from the charity stripe
Big12Fan2024
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C'mon Bears!!!!!

Keep bumping Toppin, Marino. Make him pay!
Big12Fan2024
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ImABearToo said:

Drew used to teach guards those high off the back board layups. Can't remember who was the last master of that shot.
Both Kenny Chery and Manu Lecomte were great at those.
BearFan33
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Let's get a signature win bears!
Mitch Henessey
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Walton fouls out. That's big, potentially.
 
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