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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)

33,025 Views | 349 Replies | Last: 2 yr ago by DanaDane
Jacques Strap
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Make FTs down the stretch Bears!
Timbear
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Will somebody please tell Akinjo to pass the Dang ball
BUGWBBear
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vanillabryce said:

Our guys are tired… a little slow to flash to the ball


They better suck it up then
SIC EM 94
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Finish this Baylor!!!
vanillabryce
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It's all ball control and FTs from here
Johnny Bear
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Here comes the fouls. Gotta hit 'em!!
historian
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Akinjo is doing pretty good now, especially down the stretch. He was great on Saturday.
Iron Claw
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No 3s
SIC EM 94
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Sochan lost his man there…damn!
IowaBear
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6 point lead with 1:13 make your FTs!! Ball needs to be in Fkag, Akinjos hands here
boognish_bear
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What other team in the country could lose one of their best back court players and best front court player and still play at this level. Outstanding.
BUGWBBear
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IowaBear said:

6 point lead with 1:13 make your FTs!! Ball needs to be in Fkag, Akinjos hands here


Tell me about it. This dinking one off the rim for a rebound crap has to stop
Iron Claw
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Need to not pick up the dribble and get trapped. Only 1 TO left.
historian
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A Final Four team
Mitch Blood Green
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I got more rhymes than there's cops at a Dunkin' Donuts shop
historian
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I think we will win by double digits.

Texas is out of time outs.

Akinjo is a great free throw shooter.
Timbear
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Wow! Those tough tough Baylor Bears. Amazing!
vanillabryce
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Only 3 TOs in the second half… nice
Iron Claw
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Ferrell center south we own the horns
GoodOleBaylorLine
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just hate to see all the whorns so disheartened

Great win

Jacques Strap
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Baylor Bears Win!!!!!!!!!!
vanillabryce
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I love it.
IowaBear
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What a win!!!
vanillabryce
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Simply amazing. This team is all heart.
Jacques Strap
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12 Quad 1 wins shorthanded!!
Jack Bauer
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Sic'em!!!!
Oso del lago
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Winner winner
historian
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OK, never mind. Their last minute 3 meant a 7 point win.

7 is enough
BUGWBBear
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Job done. Beat Iowa St on Saturday
BaylorGDub
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Sic'em y'all!
CorsicanaBear
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Tuck Fexas!!!!

Sweep. FB. MBB. WBB.
Self Made Bear
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This team is gritty!
BaylorJoy
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I love this team so much. They've come so far and delt with so much. Great win tonight!
Jacques Strap
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No injuries this team would be the odds on favorite to win it all. Not counting them out to find a way regardless
Hotsauce
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I've seen enough. This team can go all the way. Super tough squad.
 
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