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Game Thread: Baylor Closes Out Players Era Festival against San Diego State

Baylor men’s basketball (4-1) will conclude the Players Era Festival against the San Diego State Aztecs (3-2) on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 9:30 p.m. CT.
By Ashley Hodge
November 26, 2025
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Baylor men’s basketball (4-1) will conclude the Players Era Festival against the San Diego State Aztecs (3-2) on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 9:30 p.m. CT, at Michelob Ultra Arena. The game will be televised on TruTV. 

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  • Torvik: Baylor (39), San Diego State (50)
    • Projected Score: 75-74 Baylor
  • KenPom: Baylor (29), San Diego State (45)
    • Projected Score: Baylor 79-77
  • Haslametrics:  Baylor (28), San Diego State (33)
    • Projected Score: 75-74 Baylor
  • Evan Miyakawa:  Baylor (43), San Diego State (57)
    • Projected Score: 76-74 Baylor

Projected Lineups

Baylor Starters

  • Guard: Obi Agbim (5Sr.) 6-3, 185 (10 ppg; 4 asst)
  • Guard: Tounde Yessoufou (Fr.) 6-5, 215 (15 ppg; 6 reb)
  • Forward: Cameron Carr (RSo.) 6-5, 175 (24 ppg; 5 reb)
  • Forward: Dan Skillings (Sr.) 6-7, 200 (12 ppg; 6 reb)
  • Forward: Michael Rataj (Sr.) 6-8, 230 (9 ppg; 6 reb)

Baylor Bench

  • Center: Caden Powell (Sr.) 6-9, 225 (6 ppg; 6 reb)
  • Guard: Isaac Williams IV (So.) 6-1, 190 (10 ppg; 3 asst)

Projected Lineups

San Diego State Starters

  • Guard: Taj DeGourville (So.) 6-5, 215 (4 ppg; 3 asst)
  • Guard: Reese Dixon-Waters (Sr.) 6-5, 215 (15 ppg; 4 reb)
  • Guard: Miles Byrd (Jr.) 6-6, 190 (11 ppg; 3 reb, 3 asst)
  • Forward: Miles Heide (Jr.) 6-9, 240 (6 ppg; 6 reb)
  • Forward: Magoon Gwath (So.) 7-0, 210 (13 ppg; 5 reb)

San Diego State Bench

  • Forward: Pharaoh Compton (So.) 6-7, 235 (7 ppg; 3 reb)
  • Forward: Jeremiah Oden (Sr.) 6-8, 215 (8 ppg; 3 reb)
  • Guard: Elzie Harrington (Fr.) 6-5, 190 (10 ppg)
  • Guard: BJ Davis (So.) 6-2, 175 (11 ppg)
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Game Thread: Baylor Closes Out Players Era Festival against San Diego State

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In reply to bear2be2 • 10:50p, 11/26/25
bear2be2 said:
Harrington is a hell of a shooter. He's hit a couple of well-guarded 3s for them.

Yes. No issue with that 3. We had a hand in face similar to Creighton.
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10:51p, 11/26/25
I know I sound like a broken record every game, so forgive me. But, this is a really fun team to watch.
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In reply to Adriacus Peratuun • 10:51p, 11/26/25
Adriacus Peratuun said:
bear2be2 said:
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OMFG we actually backcut for a bucket. Twice.

We're shooting 52 percent from the field today and 46 percent for the season. What's your major issue with our offense?

Hate the dribble weave….everyone knows how to defend it.

Watch KU when someone plays high on wings….they have automatic pressure response plays.
We need timeouts before we start slipping screens and back cuts.

Would kill to see us run some side to side and diagonal motions.

and our percentages are somewhat inflated by competition…….see SJU game.

Scott Drew puts a top-20 offense on the floor virtually every year. Most year's it's in the top 10. It just seems odd to me take major exception with that end of the floor, when it has been a consistent strength for us.

Again…..look at the percentages against top teams.
Out athletic-ing lesser competition thereby creating great stats is lovely……beating top teams is better.

since the NC, we meet top teams (especially athletic teams) and the O bogs down big time. Creating easy buckets with designed motion that doesn't require iso at the end isn't some wild thought.

KenPom's offensive efficiency numbers are adjusted for opponent. And our post-turnaround offensive rankings are as follows ...

2025-26 -- 20
2024-25 -- 16
2023-24 -- 6
2022-23 -- 2
2021-22 -- 8
2020-21 -- 2
2019-20 -- 17
2018-19 -- 20
2017-18 -- 62
2016-17 -- 23
2015-16 -- 14
2014-15 -- 13
2013-14 -- 10
2012-13 -- 20
2011-12 -- 13
2010-11 -- 99
2009-10 -- 5
2008-09 -- 14
2007-08 -- 19

That's a pretty damn good offensive track record.

And we stop the dribble weave and immediately start stacking positive O possessions……so guess there is that item.

The other item is that Adriacus is constantly a negative ***** ... he genuinely can't help it.
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In reply to Big12Fan2024 • 10:52p, 11/26/25
Big12Fan2024 said:
I know I sound like a broken record every game, so forgive me. But, this is a really fun team to watch.

I agree. I just love the way they compete.

But I've always had a soft spot for blue-collar teams, and this bunch is absolutely that.
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10:52p, 11/26/25
Baylor 48
SDSU 44

14:57 to go
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In reply to KIA • 10:52p, 11/26/25
KIA said:
Adriacus Peratuun said:
bear2be2 said:
Adriacus Peratuun said:
bear2be2 said:
Adriacus Peratuun said:
bear2be2 said:
Adriacus Peratuun said:
OMFG we actually backcut for a bucket. Twice.

We're shooting 52 percent from the field today and 46 percent for the season. What's your major issue with our offense?

Hate the dribble weave….everyone knows how to defend it.

Watch KU when someone plays high on wings….they have automatic pressure response plays.
We need timeouts before we start slipping screens and back cuts.

Would kill to see us run some side to side and diagonal motions.

and our percentages are somewhat inflated by competition…….see SJU game.

Scott Drew puts a top-20 offense on the floor virtually every year. Most year's it's in the top 10. It just seems odd to me take major exception with that end of the floor, when it has been a consistent strength for us.

Again…..look at the percentages against top teams.
Out athletic-ing lesser competition thereby creating great stats is lovely……beating top teams is better.

since the NC, we meet top teams (especially athletic teams) and the O bogs down big time. Creating easy buckets with designed motion that doesn't require iso at the end isn't some wild thought.

KenPom's offensive efficiency numbers are adjusted for opponent. And our post-turnaround offensive rankings are as follows ...

2025-26 -- 20
2024-25 -- 16
2023-24 -- 6
2022-23 -- 2
2021-22 -- 8
2020-21 -- 2
2019-20 -- 17
2018-19 -- 20
2017-18 -- 62
2016-17 -- 23
2015-16 -- 14
2014-15 -- 13
2013-14 -- 10
2012-13 -- 20
2011-12 -- 13
2010-11 -- 99
2009-10 -- 5
2008-09 -- 14
2007-08 -- 19

That's a pretty damn good offensive track record.

And we stop the dribble weave and immediately start stacking positive O possessions……so guess there is that item.

The other item is that Adriacus is constantly a negative ***** ... he genuinely can't help it.

The name calling argument…….lmfao
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10:53p, 11/26/25
Every time I think we're gonna break it open, they hit a 3. Sigh.
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10:54p, 11/26/25
They're not calling anything in the paint. When you drive, you better do it with the intention of finishing because you're not getting the whistle.
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10:54p, 11/26/25
SDSU on a 8-0 run

They now lead 52-50
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10:55p, 11/26/25
This has been Carr's worst game of the young season. It would be nice to win one against a real team with him struggling by his lofty standards.
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10:56p, 11/26/25
Now we're gonna see how our conditioning is
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In reply to 903Bear • 10:57p, 11/26/25
Yep. SDSU has played 11 guys. We only have 7. Could be some rubbery legs here in the final 10 minutes.
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10:58p, 11/26/25
SDSU 54
Baylor 53

Baylor challenges on OB call on Powell and wins.

12:14 to go and Baylor called timeout
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11:00p, 11/26/25
Now Agbim is finding his shot!

3 from the corner.

Then Williams with the steal and layin!!!!

Bears up by 4, 58-54
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11:00p, 11/26/25
Obi's heating up. If he gets going, it changes this team big time.
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11:00p, 11/26/25
I swear Williams can get to the rim on anyone. DAWG!
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11:01p, 11/26/25
Williams is such a spark. His ability to get to the rim at will is such a difference maker.
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In reply to bear2be2 • 11:01p, 11/26/25
Can I claim reverse jinx from my earlier comment?
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In reply to Big12Fan2024 • 11:02p, 11/26/25
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I swear Williams can get the rim on anyone. DAWG!

That's what made me so excited watching his film. But I didn't expect it translate quite this well to the high-major level.
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In reply to Big12Fan2024 • 11:03p, 11/26/25
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I swear Williams can get the rim on anyone. DAWG!

Imagine him after another Summer of S&C and shot mechanics work……he and the three redshirts are a solid starting point for next year's roster.
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In reply to Big12Fan2024 • 11:03p, 11/26/25
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Can I claim reverse jinx from my earlier comment?

I'll allow it. Haha. Anything that gets him going because he's a marksman when he's on.
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11:04p, 11/26/25
FEISTY Bears.

I LOVE IT!!!!!
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In reply to Adriacus Peratuun • 11:04p, 11/26/25
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Big12Fan2024 said:
I swear Williams can get the rim on anyone. DAWG!

Imagine him after another Summer of S&C and shot mechanics work……he and the three redshirts are a solid starting point for next year's roster.

And the best part is his shot is improving. If you add a reliable shot to the game he came to Waco with, watch out.
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11:06p, 11/26/25
Bears up by 9!!!!

63-54

9:49

After a Yessoufou drive and score
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11:07p, 11/26/25
Props to Isaac Williams. Looking at his shooting stats from A&M-CC, I thought he was just going to be an out-and-out disaster outside of layups, but he's clearly worked a lot on his shot.
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11:07p, 11/26/25
WILLIAMS!!!!!


12-0 run BEARS


65-64

9:05
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11:08p, 11/26/25
Man, this team plays hard!
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In reply to Mitch Henessey • 11:09p, 11/26/25
As much as I got frustrated at us not playing as a team last year, this bunch is the personification of T-E-A-M.
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11:09p, 11/26/25
Imposing our will!
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In reply to Big12Fan2024 • 11:09p, 11/26/25
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As much as I got frustrated at us not playing as a team last year, this bunch is the personification of T-E-A-M.

Yep, it's so refreshing after the last three years. This is a return to Baylor basketball.
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11:11p, 11/26/25
Beautiful D Bears and particularly Williams!
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11:12p, 11/26/25
That last sequence with everyone being active, the guys moving the ball very well, and not giving up until they scored reminded me of some of the better moments from some games a few years ago, including 2021. In particular, I remember a similar effort in the second half of the Auburn game. Mitchell, Butler, Vital, Mayer, etc made some really great moves and dominated.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
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11:13p, 11/26/25
Baylor 65
SDSU 54

TV Timeout

7:55
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11:14p, 11/26/25
Bears with 14 assists and 5 TOs

I know those legs are getting tired but I'm confident this bunch will suck it up and go full steam the final 7 minutes.
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11:16p, 11/26/25
Skillings takes it straight at the 7 footer and scores!!!!

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