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MBB: Baylor vs South Carolina Preview & Game Thread

March 24, 2017
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3 seeded Baylor (27-7) takes on 7 seeded South Carolina (24-10) in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Friday March 24th at 6:29pm CST.  The game is broadcast on TBS.  Here's a look at the match-up. 


KenPom Analysis
Rankings: 
Baylor (10); South Carolina (28)
Offensive Efficiency:  Baylor (20); South Carolina (122)
Defensive Efficiency:  Baylor (13); South Carolina (4)
Prediction:  Baylor 65 South Carolina 61

Coaches

Baylor:  Scott Drew (299-189)
  • 46 years old
  • 7 NCAA bids; 1 NIT Title
  • 2 Elite 8s; 4 Sweet 16s

South Carolina:   Frank Martin (211-125) 

  • 50 years old
  • 5 NCAA bids; 2 Sweet 16s; 1 Elite 8


South Carolina Starters
Forward:  6-10 245 lbs Maik Kotsar (FR): 6 ppg; 5 reb; 48% FG; 41% FT

Forward:  6-9 230 lbs Chris Silva (SO):  10 ppg; 6 reb; 55% FG; 75% FT

Forward:  6-6 205 lbs PJ Dozier (SO):  14 ppg; 5 reb; 3 asst; 2 st; 40% FG; 30% 3pt; 59% FT

Guard:  6-2 225 lbs Duane Notice (SR):  10 ppg; 2 asst; 39% FG; 68% FT; 34% 3pt

Guard:  6-5 211 lbs Sindarius Thornwell (SR):  21 ppg;  7 reb; 2 st; 44% FG; 40% 3pt; 83% FT
South Carolina Bench

Forward:  6-9 240 lbs Sedee Keita (FR):  1 ppg; 2 reb; 27% FG; 44% FT

Guard:  6-4 204 lbs Justin McKie (SR):  4 ppg; 2 reb; 38% FG; 63% FT; 32% 3pt

Guard:  5-10 210 lbs Raykym Felder (FR):  6 ppg; 42% FG; 44% 3pt; 67% FT

Guard:  6-1 183 lbs Hassani Gravett (SO):  4 ppg; 29% FG; 65% FT; 22% 3pt

Baylor Starters

Forward:  7-0 220 lbs Jo Lual-Acuil (JR):  9 ppg; 7 reb; 54% FG; 49% FT; 33% 3pt; 3 blks

Forward:  6-10 230 lbs Johnathan Motley (JR): 17 ppg; 10 reb; 52% FG; 71% FT; 27% 3pt

Forward:  6-5 235 lbs Ish Wainright (SR): 6 ppg; 5 reb; 3 asst; 41% FG; 68% FT; 30% 3pt; 2 st

Guard:  6-3 215 lbs King McClure (SO):  5 ppg; 45% FG; 37% 3pt; 73% FT

Guard:  5-11 175 lbs Manu Lecomte (JR):  12 ppg; 4 asst; 43% FG; 41% 3pt; 83% FT

Baylor Bench

Forward:  6-8 230 lbs Terry Maston (JR):  7 ppg; 4 reb; 54% FG; 81% FT

Forward:  6-9 205 lbs Nuni Omot (JR):  4 ppg; 2 reb; 40% FG; 86% FT; 32% 3pt

Guard:  6-5 200 lbs Jake Lindsey (SO):  5 ppg; 2 reb; 3 asst; 45% FG; 40% 3pt; 71% FT

Guard:  6-3 200 lbs Al Freeman (JR):  10 ppg; 2 reb; 44% FG; 39% 3pt; 83% FT

MBB: Baylor vs South Carolina Preview & Game Thread

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Akumalbear
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If I'm fluent I get out of that Baylor gear pronto before I catch the sites of Manhatten
spot_up
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The X Factor said:

Largest loss by a number 1 ranked team AND a 3 seed in the history of college basketball. How does that happen?
It's clear that above all, you're desperate for attention on these boards. Your agenda is attention seeking primarily, and Drew-bashing secondarily. Unfortunately for all of us, you're good at it.
muddybrazos
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X factor is the best thing about this thread
baylrballa
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Hook, trip and flail. Foul.
McBearenstein
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This is hard to watch, brutal. But, fun year and Sweet 16 is about what I thought our ceiling was. Tonight sucks but perspective will look back fondly on this group.

Sic 'em Lady Bears
GoldMind
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Hambone said:

this ****ing stings. but when South Carolina makes the Final Four, this will sting a little bit less.

Frank is doing big things with this squad. peaking at the right time. this team with a good offense is very tough to beat.I am not sure where they have found this, but credit to them.


They have the #123 offense according to one of your earlier posts
riflebear
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11pts combined from McClure Freeman and Lindsey.

O pts and 4 TOs from ISH. Tough way to go out for him.

Great season though.
Hambone
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The X Factor said:

Largest loss by a number 1 ranked team AND a 3 seed in the history of college basketball. How does that happen?
largest loss by a #1 team after becoming #1 for the first time, no?

and where is the link to the biggest loss by a 3 seed in history? I'd love to see that data, especially considering our margin isn't even decided yet...

2 seed OU lost by 44 in the Final Four last year.
Florda_mike
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Bodhibear said:

Also, Lacompte is definitely not the answer. Need another PG quickly IMO


Need to find a grad transfer PG for next season

Lacompte would be fine shooting gaurd but not PG
burg0047
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More turnovers than field goals. Ungfh.
Cbh
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The team looks like they showed up at MSG for the NIT and not the sweet sixteen. Embarrassing
Bodhibear
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Who made the comment about Martin's game plan to hit Drew teams in the mouth?
Florda_mike
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Motley clangs another FT
McBearenstein
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And, no I'm not referring to the guys as Lady Bears tonight before I get that reply
baylrballa
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McBearenstein said:

This is hard to watch, brutal. But, fun year and Sweet 16 is about what I thought our ceiling was. Tonight sucks but perspective will look back fondly on this group.

Sic 'em Lady Bears


We might have been better off playing pastey duke and the refs.
davesburgerbarn
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Not trying to overreact, but I think that we are in trouble next year. Who is going to be a reliable scorer next season? Especially from our bigs...
Wacolegend
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I think Drews a great coach. Doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement on his part. I don't think we could get get a better coach, I just think he can do better and will. Coach K lost too......

But no, we can't get a better coach than Drew.
burg0047
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davesburgerbarn said:

Not trying to overreact, but I think that we are in trouble next year. Who is going to be a reliable scorer next season? Especially from our bigs...
Is THIS really the time to chime in with that?
Hambone
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Bodhibear said:

Who made the comment about Martin's game plan to hit Drew teams in the mouth?
that's Martin's gameplan for every opponent. worked out well tonight.

Drew now 6-5 against Martin. let's see how he takes his next punch...
Florda_mike
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davesburgerbarn said:

Not trying to overreact, but I think that we are in trouble next year. Who is going to be a reliable scorer next season? Especially from our bigs...


They'll mature and be fine next year
bularry
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0xdeadbeef said:

ET Bear said:

Ok, this will probably be an unpopular opinion. I really love Scott Drew and hope he stays as long as he wants, but.....he needs to instill more grit and toughness into this team. He is so enthusiastic and positive, that I'm afraid it leads to our team being somewhat soft. Frank Martin is a psycho and gets in players faces constantly, but his teams are TOUGH AND GRITTY. I do love this team and hope they learn from this.

Frank Martin got fired by KState.


You must love Trump with your fake facts
Bodhibear
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Nobody on this team has a chance at the next level at this point. All but Ish will be back unless they're nuts
GoldMind
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This isn't so bad. One step closer to football season.
3ptSpecialist
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bad game- no reason to overreact and think next year is going to be a disaster. We have to get a lot better and tougher in the off-season. Definitely need a "dog or two" to add to this roster. Maybe Jolly and Vital help us in that area.
NOVA Bear
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davesburgerbarn said:

Not trying to overreact, but I think that we are in trouble next year. Who is going to be a reliable scorer next season? Especially from our bigs...


I really think Maston can be that guy. He just needs to put in the kind of effort Motley does. Being "the guy" might help spark him.
baylrballa
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Bodhibear said:

Nobody on this team has a chance at the next level at this point. All but Ish will be back unless they're nuts


Motley will have a good career overseas.
GoldMind
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I just threw my socks into the dirty clothes hamper from like 15 feet away. Felt good.
CHIbear
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GoldMind said:

I just threw my socks into the dirty clothes hamper from like 15 feet away. Felt good.


We could have used you on the wings tonight!
3ptSpecialist
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Motley is definitely going pro unless he gets a late 2nd round grade. I wouldn't hold much hope in that scenario.
EastTXBear2012
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Drew made 0 adjustments at halftime.. so frustrating.
sicemkentucky
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GoldMind said:

I just threw my socks into the dirty clothes hamper from like 15 feet away. Felt good.


Should've pump-faked and gone in for the floater.
bularry
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GoldMind said:

I just threw my socks into the dirty clothes hamper from like 15 feet away. Felt good.


Big Friday night
baylrballa
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Rockpiece said:

Drew made 0 adjustments at halftime.. so frustrating.


I wish he would have told our guys to stop turning it over and make shots.
Black_Storm
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Go Lady Bears! Showing the boys how to come out the gate ready to ball.
3ptSpecialist
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we shoot 14 or 15 airballs tonight?
 
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