Gameday Thread: Baylor Takes On Norfolk State For Midday Matchup

Baylor (6-3) takes on Norfolk State (6-4) on Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. inside Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.

KenPom Prediction: Baylor 82, Norfolk St 63

Torvik Prediction: Baylor 83, Norfolk St 61

Evan Miyakwa: Baylor 83, Norfolk St 64

Haslametrics: Baylor 83, Norfolk St 62

Coaches

• Norfolk State:  Robert Jones (45); 218-152; 2 NCAAs
• Baylor:  Scott Drew (54); 472-258 overall (452-247 at Baylor); 12 NCAAs; 5 Sweet 16s; 3 Elite 8s; FF; 1 National Championship
• Head to Head: 2-0 Drew

Norfolk State Starters

• Guard: Christian Ings (Sr.) 6-2 180 lbs; 13 ppg; 2 reb; 4 asst; 47% FG; 52% 3pt; 68% FT
• Guard: Brian Moore (Sr.) 6-2 185 lbs; 20 ppg; 2 reb; 3 asst; 60% FG; 65% 3pt; 90% FT 
• Guard: Jaylani Darden (Sr.) 6-5 175 lbs; 6 ppg; 5 reb; 2 asst; 58% FG; 27% 3pt; 64% FT
• Forward: Jalen Myers (Sr.) 6-8 200 lbs; 12 ppg; 5 reb; 56% FG; 35% 3pt; 96% FT
• Forward: Tyrel Bladen (Sr.) 6-10 235 lbs; 5 ppg; 4 reb; 51% FG; 57% FT

Norfolk State Bench

• Guard: Sin’Cere McMahon (Sr.) 6-0 170 lbs; 7 ppg; 2 reb; 37% FG; 31% 3pt; 92% FT
• Guard: Terrance Jones (Sr.) 6-3 180 lbs; 7 ppg; 4 reb; 38% FG; 25% 3pt; 95% FT
• Forward: Chris Fields (So.) 6-7 240 lbs; 2 ppg; 33% FG
• Forward:Kuluel Mading (Sr.) 6-11 210 lbs; 6 ppg; 3 reb; 58% FG; 27% 3pt; 64% FT

Baylor Starters

• Guard: Jeremy Roach (Sr.) 6-2 180 lbs; 13 ppg; 4 asst; 44% FG; 38% 3pt; 71% FT
• Guard: Jayden Nunn (Sr.) 6-4 190 lbs; 13 ppg; 3 reb; 2 st; 47% FG; 53% 3pt; 58% FT
• Guard: VJ Edgecombe (Fr.) 6-5 190 lbs; 11 ppg; 6 reb; 3 asst; 2 st; 2 blks; 40% FG; 24% 3pt 65% FT
• Forward: Norchad Omier (Sr.) 6-7 245 lbs; 16 ppg; 10 reb; 62% FG; 15% 3pt; 70% FT
• Forward: Josh Ojianwuna (Jr.) 6-10 255 lbs; 6 ppg; 6 reb; 73% FG; 68% FT

Baylor Bench

• Guard: Langston Love (Jr.) 6-5 215 lbs; 7 ppg; 3 reb; 37% FG; 32% 3p; 100% FT 
• Forward: Jalen Celestine (Sr.) 6-7 215 lbs; 8 ppg; 2 reb; 41% FG; 41% 3pt; 100% FT
• Guard: Rob Wright (Fr.) 6-1 180 lbs; 13 ppg; 5 asst; 49% FG; 46% 3pt; 73% FT