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Gameday Thread: #3 Baylor (24-5; 12-4) at #21 Texas (21-8; 10-6)

February 28, 2022
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#3 Baylor (24-5; 12-4) travels to  #21 Texas (21-8; 10-6) Monday February 28th at 8pm CST in Austin at the Frank Erwin Center.  The game will be televised on ESPN.

KenPom Prediction:  Baylor 68 Texas 67

Torvik Prediction:  Texas 67 Baylor 66

Evan Miyakawa Prediction:  Texas 68 Baylor 67


Coaches

Texas:   Chris Beard (48); 229-93 (21-8 at Texas); 4 NCAAs; 2 Sweet 16s; 2 Elite 8s; 1 Final 4

Baylor:  Scott Drew (51); 416-229 overall (395-218 at Baylor); 9 NCAAs; 5 Sweet 16s; 3 Elite 8s; FF; 1 National Championship

Head to Head:  Drew 8-3


Texas Starters

Guard:  Marcus Carr (SR) 6-2 190 lbs; 11 ppg; 2 reb; 3 asst; 39% FG; 32% 3pt; 78% FT

Guard:  Courtney Ramey (SR) 6-3 185 lbs; 9 ppg; 3 reb; 2 asst; 41% FG; 35% 3pt; 75% FT

Guard:  Timmy Allen (SR) 6-6 210 lbs; 12 ppg; 7 reb; 2 asst; 53% FG; 26% 3pt; 74% FT

Guard:  Andrew Jones (SR) 6-4 210 lbs; 11 ppg; 3 reb; 2 asst; 42% FG; 33% 3pt; 82% FT

Forward:  Christian Bishop (SR) 6-7 220 lbs; 7 ppg; 5 reb; 59% FG; 33% 3pt; 74% FT

Texas Bench

Forward:  Brock Cunningham (JR) 6-6 210 lbs; 2 ppg; 2 reb; 47% FG; 44% 3pt; 81% FT

Forward:  Dylan Disu (JR) 6-9 225 lbs; 4 ppg; 3 reb; 48% FG; 82% FT

Guard:  Jase Febres (SR) 6-5 190 lbs; 4 ppg; 37% FG; 33% 3pt; 75% FT

Guard:  Devin Askew (SO) 6-3 195 lbs; 2 ppg; 2 asst; 38% FG; 30% 3pt; 59% FT


Baylor Starters

Guard:  James Akinjo (SR) 6-1 190 lbs; 13 ppg; 2 reb; 6 asst; 2 st; 38% FG; 30% 3pt; 84% FT

Guard:  Adam Flagler (JR) 6-3 180 lbs; 14 ppg; 3 reb; 3 asst; 45% FG; 39% 3pt; 73% FT

Forward:  Matt Mayer (SR) 6-9 230 lbs; 10 ppg; 5 reb; 1 st; 41% FG; 33% 3pt; 65% FT

Forward:  Kendall Brown (FR) 6-8 205 lbs; 10 ppg; 5 reb; 2 asst; 59% FG; 32% 3pt; 73% FT

Forward:  Flo Thamba (SR) 6-10 250 lbs; 6 ppg; 5 reb; 1 blk; 53%; 58% FT

Baylor Bench

*Guard:  LJ Cryer (SO) 6-1 190 lbs; 14 ppg; 2 reb; 2 asst; 48% FG; 47% 3pt; 78% FT

Forward:  Jeremy Sochan (FR) 6-9 230 lbs; 9 ppg; 6 reb; 2 asst; 50% FG; 31% 3pt; 58% FT

Guard:  Dale Bonner (JR) 6-2 170 lbs; 3 ppg; 2 asst; 34% FG; 18% 3pt; 72% FT

*injuries, status uncertain

Discussion from...

Gameday Thread: #3 Baylor (24-5; 12-4) at #21 Texas (21-8; 10-6)

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Task Force 2015
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The game is in Austin,isn't it?
SIC EM 94
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Task Force 2015 said:

The game is in Austin,isn't it?

Yes
Oldbear83
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Need this win too. Stay strong and work together.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
MrGolfguy
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Just win Bears!
Well I ain't no greenhorn!!
jdrs
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Gonna be a long day waiting for the games tonight. Hoping Baylor basketball gets 2 wins tonight.
ImABearToo
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Let's close down the The Super Dump (drum) in style with a BU win.
“Life is short, eat desert first!”
Big_Pumpin
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I hope the team is more focused than me. I'm still on a high from Saturday!
Mitch Henessey
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I REALLY want a win tonight. Win this one, and we have a fantastic shot at ending up on the 1-seed line.
IowaBear
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We're a horrible matchup for Texas. All season long they've struggled with teams full of athletic wings. The concern I would have is a potential letdown coming off Saturdays huge W. And I think Beard will have TX ready for this one. Expecting a much closer game then 2 weeks ago. Hoping the Bears steal one in Austin!
bear2be2
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Mitch Henessey said:

I REALLY want a win tonight. Win this one, and we have a fantastic shot at ending up on the 1-seed line.
Saturday's win should have reinvigorated the team as it reopened the possibilities of a No. 1 seed and at least a shared Big 12 title. Those were doors many thought were likely closed before the Kansas win and Saturday's craziness.
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IowaBear said:

We're a horrible matchup for Texas. All season long they've struggled with teams full of athletic wings. The concern I would have is a potential letdown coming off Saturdays huge W. And I think Beard will have TX ready for this one. Expecting a much closer game then 2 weeks ago. Hoping the Bears steal one in Austin!
Another thing working against us is that this will be the rare UT game where the home crowd can make an impact. They've sold out the Drum for its final game. Hope we can post a big lead early and take the crowd out of it.
IowaBear
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Yup crowd will definitely be a factor. Also think it's a game the 5 out with Sochan will cause them all sorts of issues. Texas lineup is small with Bishop at the 5. Not sure how Flo will do guarding him. He seems to fair better against bigs like Dave McCormick. We should be able to significantly out rebound them as well.
Johnny Bear
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We're the better team even with the injury factor, but my biggest concern is the possibility of a letdown after all of the physical and emotional energy that went into Saturday's big win and the fact that it's a short turnaround. Hopefully the fact that UT is the opponent will in and of itself negate most or all of that. Crowd could certainly become a factor as well - especially if we get off to a bad start. If we keep it together and stay the course without having one of those shooting nights where everybody goes cold at the same time we should pull through with the dub at the end.
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IowaBear said:

We're a horrible matchup for Texas. All season long they've struggled with teams full of athletic wings. The concern I would have is a potential letdown coming off Saturdays huge W. And I think Beard will have TX ready for this one. Expecting a much closer game then 2 weeks ago. Hoping the Bears steal one in Austin!
Cryer still out? Im assuming yes. If the screw in the small bones in the foot thing is accurate seems like might need a corrective surgery to try and clear it up.
IowaBear
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I don't have a clear answer but I'd assume he's out for the year at this point. That's just me speculating
boognish_bear
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Johnny Bear said:

We're the better team even with the injury factor, but my biggest concern is the possibility of a letdown after all of the physical and emotional energy that went into Saturday's big win and the fact that it's a short turnaround.
Yep....I don't like the short turnaround aspect when we are only playing with just 7 players. Hope they got their rest yesterday.
BaylorJoy
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I think another thing we have going for us is we're not the same team that Texas played the first time. We've made a lot of adjustments over the last couple weeks. I think makes it a little harder for Texas to know what to completely expect.

Hoping we carry Saturday's momentum into tonight! Proud of this team regardless.
boognish_bear
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BU is currently a 1.5 favorite.
Limited IQ Redneck in PU
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Big_Pumpin said:

I hope the team is more focused than me. I'm still on a high from Saturday!


Amen. That was amazing.
TinFoilHatPreacherBear
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If WVU is any example, you can count on some thuggery from entitled-u tonight. Really hope we leave with a W and no injuries.
BaylorJoy
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Baylor is bringing a couple bus loads of students down to Austin tonight. Will be great to give our guys the support they deserve!
BobWillis
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BaylorJoy said:

Baylor is bringing a couple bus loads of students down to Austin tonight. Will be great to give our guys the support they deserve!
That'll be nice. Hopefully good representation.
As long as the cameras stay away from that ass-clown in a fake chain necklace and ridiculous mask we'll be ok.
Quinton
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IowaBear said:

I don't have a clear answer but I'd assume he's out for the year at this point. That's just me speculating
A shame for him and the team but looking more and more likely unless there is some internal plan to sit until the actual tournament and try to ride it out and then have surgery in the off season. Really need one more scorer and secondary ball handler to give the team a real chance at making a huge tourney run.
IowaBear
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Best case would be for him to play in KC (assuming he's ready) if for nothing other then to shake off some rust. But yeah my guess is he's done.
boognish_bear
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IowaBear said:

Best case would be for him to play in KC (assuming he's ready) if for nothing other then to shake off some rust. But yeah my guess is he's done.
Assuming we get a 1 or 2 seed that first NCAA game should be chance to knock off some rust too
IowaBear
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Yeah a 16, 15 would ideally get him a chance to get a good 20 minutes to knock some rust. 2nd would obviously be a giant step up in competition
SIC EM 94
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BobWillis said:

BaylorJoy said:

Baylor is bringing a couple bus loads of students down to Austin tonight. Will be great to give our guys the support they deserve!
That'll be nice. Hopefully good representation.
As long as the cameras stay away from that ass-clown in a fake chain necklace and ridiculous mask we'll be ok.

Baylor needs all the diehard fans they can get. It's foolish to criticize one that is as dedicated to attending games as T-Rex.
BellCountyBear
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Directv guide says we're playing Tech at 8.
Limited IQ Redneck in PU
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Im on for 2000. Hot town tonight if i win
Limited IQ Redneck in PU
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Im in for 2000. Hot town tonight if i win
boognish_bear
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Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:

Im in for 2000. Hot town tonight if i win


ML or spread?
bear2be2
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boognish_bear said:

Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:

Im in for 2000. Hot town tonight if i win


ML or spread?
I think we're favored by 1.5 or two points, so there's not much difference tonight.
historian
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jdrs said:

Gonna be a long day waiting for the games tonight. Hoping Baylor basketball gets 2 wins tonight.
one down, one to go
Gobearsone
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I've watched many great Baylor victories in the ugly drum, would love it if our bears can close it with a win. Go Bears.
BaylorJoy
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Ladies killed it against Iowa State! Now it's the men's turn.
 
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