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Gameday Thread: No. 8 Baylor (0-0) at No. 6 Gonzaga (0-0)

November 1, 2024
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No. 8 Baylor (0-0) kicks off the 2024-25 season with a top-10 match-up in No. 6 Gonzaga's (0-0) backyard at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington, on Nov. 4, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. CST. The game will be televised on ESPN2.

KenPom Prediction: Gonzaga 79, Baylor 76

Torvik Prediction: Gonzaga 77, Baylor 72

Evan Miyakawa: Gonzaga 83, Baylor 75

Haslametrics: Gonzaga 78, Baylor 73

Coaches

Gonzaga: Mark Few (61) 716-143 (263-188 at Gonzaga); 23 NCAAs; 13 Sweet 16s; 5 Elite 8s; 2 FFs

Baylor: Scott Drew (53); 465-253 overall (435-242 at Baylor); 12 NCAAs; 5 Sweet 16s; 3 Elite 8s; FF; 1 National Championship

Head to Head: 3-2 Few

Gonzaga Starters

  • Guard: Ryan Nembhard (SR) 6-0 180 lbs; 13 ppg; 4 reb; 7 asst; 45% FG; 32% 3pt; 75% FT
  • Guard: Khalif Battle (SR) 6-5 185 lbs; 15 ppg; 3 reb; 41% FG; 35% 3pt; 87% FT; Arkansas TR
  • Forward: Michael Ajayi (SR) 6-7 230 lbs; 17 ppg; 10 reb; 47% FG; 47% 3pt; 71% FT; Pepperdine TR
  • Forward: Graham Ike (SR) 6-9 250 lbs; 17 ppg; 7 reb; 61% FG; 37% 3pt; 78% FT
  • Forward: Ben Gregg (SR) 6-10 230 lbs; 9 ppg; 6 reb; 54% FG; 38% 3pt; 73% FT

Gonzaga Bench

  • Guard: Nolan Hickman (SR) 6-2 190 lbs; 14 ppg; 2 reb; 3 asst; 47% FG; 41% 3pt; 88% FT
  • Forward: Braden Huff (SO) 6-10 250 lbs; 9 ppg; 3 reb; 60% FG; 34% pt; 55% FT
  • Guard: Dusty Stromer (SO) 6-6 200 lbs; 5 ppg; 3 reb; 37% FG; 36% 3pt; 81% FT

Baylor Starters

  • Guard: Jeremy Roach (SR) 6-2 180 lbs; 14 ppg; 3 reb; 3 asst; 47% FG; 43% 3pt; 84% FT; Duke TR
  • Guard: Jayden Nunn (SR) 6-4 190 lbs; 11 ppg; 3 reb; 2 asst; 46% FG; 44% 3pt; 71% FT 
  • Guard: VJ Edgecombe (FR) 6-5 190 lbs; 5 star freshman
  • Forward: Norchad Omier (SR) 6-7 245 lbs; 17 ppg; 10 reb; 55% FG; 35% 3pt; 75% FT; Miami TR
  • Forward: Josh Ojianwuna (JR) 6-10 255 lbs; 5 ppg; 3 reb; 73% FG; 63% FT

Baylor Bench

  • Guard: Langston Love (JR) 6-5 215 lbs; 11 ppg; 3 reb; 47% FG; 48% 3p; 78% FT
  • Forward: Jalen Celestine (SR) 6-7 215 lbs; 9 ppg; 3 reb; 45% FG; 44% 3pt; 72% FT; Cal TR
  • Guard: Rob Wright (FR) 6-1 180 lbs; 5 star freshman
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Gameday Thread: No. 8 Baylor (0-0) at No. 6 Gonzaga (0-0)

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Johnny Bear
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7:30a, 11/1/24
I realize the game site is on the west coast, but seriously - a nationally relevant top 10 matchup is tipping off at 10:30pm Central Time?
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In reply to Johnny Bear • 8:20a, 11/1/24
Johnny Bear said:
I realize the game site is on the west coast, but seriously - a nationally relevant top 10 matchup is tipping off at 10:30pm Central Time?
I'm just gonna watch it on the ESPN app the next morning and try without seeing the final score. I'm too old to stay up that late.
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In reply to Crawfoso1973 • 8:23a, 11/1/24
Do what u do if I have to miss a big game. Turn your phone off. Record on the TV and watch next AM before turning your phone back on
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In reply to Johnny Bear • 8:26a, 11/1/24
NFL is a foe you don't want to compete against.
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In reply to IowaBear • 11:01a, 11/1/24
IowaBear said:
Do what u do if I have to miss a big game. Turn your phone off. Record on the TV and watch next AM before turning your phone back on

Since the next day is a work day for me I'll prolly record it, get up earlier than normal next morning, and watch it over coffee and breakfast.
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In reply to Johnny Bear • 11:14a, 11/1/24
Yup that's what I plan to do as well.
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4:26p, 11/1/24
Holy cow. I live in north Idaho and wanted to see if anyone wanted to go with me to try to grab some scalper tix, but that's way too late. I was worried it would be scheduled too early to suit the national TV audience.
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In reply to Johnny Bear • 5:12p, 11/1/24
Johnny Bear said:
I realize the game site is on the west coast, but seriously - a nationally relevant top 10 matchup is tipping off at 10:30pm Central Time?
Huge whiff by the ADs at both programs to agree to have a marquee matchup that would have showcased both schools and been seen by millions to instead by broadcast on a weeknight so late that it will draw less than 500,000 viewers since most of the US population will be asleep at that time and will be covered by almost no major media. Maybe the TV execs were afraid to show the country the curbstomping we're going to put on the Zags.
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7:17p, 11/1/24
Baylor by 12 or more.....I really think the Kentucky distractions was enough to reenergize him for this season - expecting a high level of energy among the players. Sicem
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In reply to BluesBear • 11:39a, 11/2/24
Road game and 7 of Gonzaga top 8 rotation players are returning players. Huge advantage over us in the first game of the season since we have an entirely new rotation. I think we lose this one, potentially convincingly. It will help us get better immediately though.
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1:27p, 11/2/24
Think we'll be "better" than Gonzaga when the season matures but I would slightly favor Gonzaga. Don't get down at a loss if it comes. We're going to need to grow into an elite team.

Bu traveling a couple thousand miles, playing extremely late, breaking in new lineups, Love still rusty, new coaching, and Gonzaga returns a ton with system familiarity. Tough climb
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1:48p, 11/2/24
I guess that means we won't be sporting the " We own you" or "Baylor West Campus" signs in the stands?
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In reply to Crawfoso1973 • 12:10a, 11/3/24
Crawfoso1973 said:
Road game and 7 of Gonzaga top 8 rotation players are returning players. Huge advantage over us in the first game of the season since we have an entirely new rotation. I think we lose this one, potentially convincingly. It will help us get better immediately though.
I agree with this
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4:02p, 11/3/24
Looks like the zags lost an exhibition game to USC.
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7:23p, 11/3/24
Still believing for a Big Baylor Win...
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In reply to Quinton • 7:23a, 11/4/24
Quinton said:
Think we'll be "better" than Gonzaga when the season matures but I would slightly favor Gonzaga. Don't get down at a loss if it comes. We're going to need to grow into an elite team.

Bu traveling a couple thousand miles, playing extremely late, breaking in new lineups, Love still rusty, new coaching, and Gonzaga returns a ton with system familiarity. Tough climb

And it's essentially a home game for them.
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In reply to BluesBear • 7:26a, 11/4/24
BluesBear said:
I guess that means we won't be sporting the " We own you" or "Baylor West Campus" signs in the stands?

That would be too much but someone might attend the game prepared for the possibility. Best to wait until the end to show it though. Too much risk of backfiring with that kind of arrogance.
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8:48a, 11/4/24
Is there a season/game preview podcast with Ashley and Kendall that I am not finding? I really enjoy those throughout the season.
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9:21a, 11/4/24
lomers with the tip.

- kkm

go bears!
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In reply to Johnny Bear • 5:38p, 11/4/24
Johnny Bear said:
I realize the game site is on the west coast, but seriously - a nationally relevant top 10 matchup is tipping off at 10:30pm Central Time?


Plus...it's the day after daylight saving time...so 10:30 tip will still kind of feel like 11:30
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6:57p, 11/4/24
Go Golden Knights

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7:33p, 11/4/24
LETS GET HYPPED 3 HOURSSSSS
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8:12p, 11/4/24
#13 Aggy 61
UCF 62

45 seconds left
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8:35p, 11/4/24
Early upsets in SEC

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In reply to boognish_bear • 9:07p, 11/4/24
boognish_bear said:
Early upsets in SEC

Congrats to Coach Driscoll! Big win for him.
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9:34p, 11/4/24
Shrubs got off to a good start. Cows looked like they would catch up but OSU surged. Now a 10 point lead:

OSU 28
Texas 18
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9:37p, 11/4/24
Colorado looking better in 2nd half:

Colorado 53
E Washington 47

There's a good chance that every Big 12 team playing tonight will win.
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9:39p, 11/4/24
Doug Gottlieb opening his coaching career against his alma mater in Stillwater.
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In reply to Big12Bear • 9:41p, 11/4/24
Matt clearly on hot seat . hasn't had winning season since 2019.

Hope he turns it around.
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9:49p, 11/4/24
Well my old self is off to bed. Early work day tomm! Yall enjoy tonight's top 10 battle
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