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MBB: #25 Baylor (4-0) vs Creighton (4-0) Preview & Game Thread

November 21, 2017
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#25 Baylor (4-0) takes on Creighton (4-0) in the championship game of the CBE Tournament in Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, November 21st around 9pm CST.  The game is televised on ESPN2.  Here is a look at the match-up.  


KenPom Rankings

Creighton:  36 overall; 13 offensive efficiency; 68 defensive efficiency

Baylor:  21 overall; 17 offensive efficiency; 25 defensive efficiency

Prediction:  Baylor 78 Creighton 76


Coaches

Creighton:  Greg McDermott (52); 449-276 overall (170-92 at Creighton); 7 NCAAs

Baylor:  Scott Drew (47); 303-190 overall (283-179 at Baylor); 7 NCAAs; 4 Sweet 16s; 2 Elite 8s


Creighton Starting Line-Up

PG:  Khyri Thomas (JR) 6-3 210 lbs; 17 ppg; 5 reb; 3 asst; 61% FG; 54% 3pt; 80% FT

SG:  Marcus Foster (SR); 6-3 205 lbs; 20 ppg; 3 reb; 2 asst; 55% FG; 50% 3pt; 80% FT

SF:  Davion Mintz (JR); 6-3 180 lbs; 7 ppg; 4 reb; 3 asst; 54% FG; 75% 3pt; 67% FT

PF:  Ronnie Harrell (JR); 6-7 200 lbs; 6 ppg; 8 reb; 2 asst; 47% FG; 25% 3pt; 60% FT

C:  Martin Krampelj (SO) 6-9 220 lbs; 11 ppg; 8 reb; 62% FG; 50% 3pt; 70% FT

Creighton Bench

F:  Manny Suarez (SR); 6-10 250 lbs; 6 ppg; 4 reb; 49% FG; 33% 3pt; 50% FT

G:  Ty-shon Alexander (FR) 6-4 195 lbs; 9 ppg; 3 asst; 49% FG; 41% 3pt; 83% FT

G:  Mitch Ballock (FR) 6-5 205 lbs; 12 ppg; 55% FG; 44% 3pt; 100% FT


Baylor Starting Line-up

PG:  Manu Lecomte (SR) 5-11 180 lbs; 22 ppg; 4 asst; 44% FG; 48% 3pt; 94% FT

SG:  King McClure (JR) 6-3 215 lbs; 8 ppg; 3 reb; 36% FG; 42% 3pt; 58% FT

SF:  Nuni Omot (SR) 6-9 210 lbs; 8 ppg; 5 reb; 3 asst; 41% FG; 32% 3pt; 83% FT

PF:  Tristan Clark (FR) 6-9 240 lbs; 10 ppg; 5 reb; 62% FG; 40% FT

C:  Jo Lual-Acuil (SR) 7-0 220 lbs; 14 ppg; 10 reb; 1 blk; 48% FG; 60% FT; 67% 3pt

Baylor Bench

G:  Jake Lindsey (JR) 6-5 195 lbs; 4 ppg; 3 reb; 5 asst; 43% FG; 29% 3pt; 50% FT

F:  Terry Maston (SR) 6-8 230 lbs; 10 ppg; 9 reb; 64% FG; 50% FT

F:  Mark Vital (RFR) 6-5 230 lbs; 6 ppg; 3 reb; 2 asst; 57% FG; 64% FT

G:  Tyson Jolly (RFR) 6-5 190 lbs; first season (out until December)

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MBB: #25 Baylor (4-0) vs Creighton (4-0) Preview & Game Thread

35,514 Views | 209 Replies | Last: 6 yr ago by RioRata
RioRata
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rudylaw said:

Manu's 65-footer the first open look he's had all night. Creighton passes the eye test.

They've beat two Top 25 teams in their last 2 games. Working on their 3rd right now.
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bhard315 said:

Is it just me or does Clark look extremely lethargic and flat footed on defense? I mean he's young but it seems he hasn't learned that sense of urgency on defense yet. He'll improve though. I like his potential.
I don't think that he's overwhelmed but, perhaps, wants to be more of a pass-first player right now. He knows how to finish and should be a little more selfish when he gets the ball low.

It'll be interesting to see how we start the second half. When shots don't fall, you have to outwork the other team. Right now, Creighton is refusing to be outworked.
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bhard315 said:

Is it just me or does Clark look extremely lethargic and flat footed on defense? I mean he's young but it seems he hasn't learned that sense of urgency on defense yet. He'll improve though. I like his potential.
He's just slow. I pointed this out in the first couple of games. He has a lot of positives as a true frosh but he is way too slow on rotating when on D. Kansas will eat him alive on backdoor cuts unless someone gives him backside help.
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RealLarryDon said:

I headed up the Nuni train in the offseason. I was convinced this was gonna be a breakout year and we could count on him for 12-14 a night. It's still early in the year though so maybe his productivity will pick up by conference play.
I completely forgot he was on the team tonight. What does he have, 1 rebound or something?
RioRata
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RealLarryDon said:

I headed up the Nuni train in the offseason. I was convinced this was gonna be a breakout year and we could count on him for 12-14 a night. It's still early in the year though so maybe his productivity will pick up by conference play.

Right there with ya.
NoBSU
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Trying to do some math from the ESPN boxscore. Got it. That first half adds up to three beers for the second half.
rudylaw
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Xavier game scares me to death. I'm still optimistic we'll play well against Wichita but, man, X on their floor... Still, these are the games you have to have in the non-conference.
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NoBSU said:

Trying to do some math from the ESPN boxscore. Got it. That first half adds up to three beers for the second half.


On #3 now. Optimistic we may see a spark from BU in the 2nd half.
EGOTbear
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Kinda scared Wiscy will be only notable non-con win. And who knows if that will even end up good. Leaves little margin for error in Big 12
rudylaw
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Illinois Bear said:

NoBSU said:

Trying to do some math from the ESPN boxscore. Got it. That first half adds up to three beers for the second half.


On #3 now. Optimistic we may see a spark from BU in the 2nd half.
Ditto. Ain't working tomorrow so ayyyyyyyyyyyy!
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Illinois Bear said:

NoBSU said:

Trying to do some math from the ESPN boxscore. Got it. That first half adds up to three beers for the second half.


On #3 now. Optimistic we may see a spark from BU in the 2nd half.

Thats the beer talking. We are toast against this team. Their ability to lock down Manu with one guy is going to be the difference.
The Kingdoms of this world have become the Kingdoms of our God and of His Christ. ~Revelation 11:15. Stand. Repent. Build.
rudylaw
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LOL. That couldn't have started worse.
BaylorOkie
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*** Nuni.
rudylaw
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50/50 balls all Creighton.
RioRata
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rudylaw said:

50/50 balls all Creighton.
100/0
rudylaw
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King has arrived.
EGOTbear
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ok king, prove me wrong
rudylaw
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RioRata said:

rudylaw said:

50/50 balls all Creighton.
100/0
Sadly, yes.
rudylaw
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King looks mad. I like it.
BaylorOkie
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Nuni's head is somewhere else.
rudylaw
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Manuuuuuu. Let's go!
RioRata
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rudylaw said:

RioRata said:

rudylaw said:

50/50 balls all Creighton.
100/0
Sadly, yes.
JumboShrimper
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Got some momentum now.
rudylaw
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BaylorOkie said:

Nuni's head is somewhere else.
Slightly smaller Ant Jones. He'll give you a few memorable games but, really, just a spoke in the wheel.
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What's the status with Jolly? When is he expected to make his debut?
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RioRata
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Time to snap out of this funk and crank it up.
gaet
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guys, as we ve seen yesterday, a game is 40 min.
EGOTbear
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uhh clark 3 out of time out???
BaylorOkie
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EGOTbear said:

uhh clark 3 out of time out???
No way that's what Drew drew up.
rudylaw
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Defense forcing them to chuck and it's working.
rudylaw
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TJ looks a little more into it. If I had to guess, he strikes me as a guy who hates to practice but loves game day.
BaylorOkie
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That's kinda what I've always thought about TJ.
RioRata
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BaylorOkie said:

EGOTbear said:

uhh clark 3 out of time out???
No way that's what Drew drew up.

Couldn't have been.
rudylaw
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8-0 run. Drew teams never quit. Just by playing within themselves and controlling what they can on defense.

3 on Jake. Damn.
EGOTbear
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manu ice cold
 
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