Postgame Podcast & Thoughts: Cincinnati 67, Baylor 57

Baylor (11-9; 1-7) drops another game without much of a competitive fight. Cincinnati (11-10; 3-5) builds a double-digit lead in the second half and cruises to a 67-57 victory.

Positives

• The season is one day closer to being over. What seemed like a fun team to root for preseason has turned into one hard to watch. Effort and execution are lacking.  
• I was encouraged by James Nnaji’s movement; hopefully, he can build his confidence before the end of the season.  
• It was good to see Obi Agbim make some 3-pointers (4-11).  
• Caden Powell brings it every night.

Needs Work

• Michael Rataj just has too many ridiculous turnovers due to indecision or a lack of strength with the basketball.  
• The defense is not active, zone is fine, but it has to be uber active to work well. Cincinnati, a bad offensive team, had 15 assists and only eight turnovers.  
• Rough shooting numbers (6-26 from 3; 23%) and 5-9 from the free-throw line (56%).  

On to West Virginia!