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MBB: Baylor (4-2) vs South Dakota (3-2) Preview & Game Thread

November 26, 2018
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Baylor (4-2) hosts South Dakota (3-2) at 7pm CST on November 27th at the Ferrell Center in Waco, TX.  The game is televised on Fox Sports Southwest.

KenPom Rankings

South Dakota:  154 overall; 212 offensive efficiency; 113 defensive efficiency

Baylor:  54 overall; 74 offensive efficiency; 57 defensive efficiency

Prediction:  Baylor 74 South Dakota 63


Coaches

South Dakota:  Todd Lee (54); 154-81 overall (3-2 at South Dakota)

Baylor:  Scott Drew (48); 322-207 overall (302-196 at Baylor); 7 NCAAs; 4 Sweet 16s; 2 Elite 8s

South Dakota Starters

PG:  Triston Simpson (JR) 6-2 190 lbs;16 ppg; 2 asst; 47% FG; 38% 3pt; 77% FT

SG:  Tyler Peterson (JR) 6-4 210 lbs; 11 ppg; 6 reb; 2 asst; 40% FG; 21% 3pt; 80% FT

SF:  Brandon Armstrong (JR); 6-5 220 lbs; 11 ppg; 3 reb; 49% FG; 48% 3pt; 100% FT

PF:  Trey Burch-Manning (SR); 6-6 215 lbs; 18 ppg; 2 asst; 61% FG; 72% 3pt; 58% FT

C:  Matt Johns (FR) 6-8 230 lbs; 2 ppg; 40% FG; 50% FT

South Dakota Bench

F:  Logan Power (SR); 6-6 230 lbs; 2 ppg; 2 reb; 33% FG; 33% 3pt; 50% FT

F:  Stanley Umude (SO) 6-6 210 lbs; 5 ppg; 4 reb; 44% FG; 46% FT


Baylor Starting Line-up

PG:  Makai Mason (SR) 6-1 180 lbs; 16 ppg; 3 asst; 43% FG; 29% 3pt; 100% FT

SG:  King McClure (SR) 6-3 215 lbs; 14 ppg; 6 reb; 4 asst; 50% FG; 42% 3pt; 75% FT

SF:  Devonte Bandoo (JR) 6-3 195 lbs; 11 ppg;  2 reb; 54% FG; 41% 3pt; 100% FT

PF:  Mark Vital (SO) 6-5 230 lbs; 5 ppg; 6 reb; 3 asst; 29% FG; 38% 3pt; 46% FT

C:  Tristan Clark (SO) 6-9 250 lbs; 15 ppg; 5 reb; 3 blks; 80% FG; 100% 3pt; 70% FT

Baylor Bench

F:  Mario Kegler (SO) 6-7 230 lbs; 10 ppg; 6 reb; 42% FG; 35% 3pt; 66% FT*

G:  Jared Butler (FR) 6-3 185 lbs; 9 ppg; 3 reb; 2 asst; 33% FG; 21% 3pt; 88% FT

F:  Matthew Mayer (FR) 6-9 200 lbs; 8 ppg; 4 reb; 36% FG; 29% 3pt; 73% FT

G:  Darius Allen (JR) 6-4 205 lbs; 4 ppg; 2 reb; 1 asst; 31% FG; 13% 3pt; 33% FT

*stats freshman year at Mississippi State

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MBB: Baylor (4-2) vs South Dakota (3-2) Preview & Game Thread

18,349 Views | 113 Replies | Last: 5 yr ago by willyric
xiledinok
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Going to have to bring their A game every night in the Big 12.
.500 in conference would be major accomplishment.
Michibear
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Drew didn't look particularly happy at the end of the game. Rightly so, I think.

Still, I think there's a lot of raw talent on this team. Just have to put it all together, get the chemistry worked out, and avoid simple, stupid mistakes. We're not there yet, but we could certainly be a tournament team if we keep moving in the right direction.
Baylor3216
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We clearly didn't rebound well
whitetrash
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The last 3 minutes of the game:

MrGolfguy
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Seems like a good win, they played from behind for a large portion of the game. Team has a lot of scrappers - kept fighting until the end. Never give up, i like that.
bear2be2
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I think it's important to remember that this was the first game all season we've played with our full allotment of players, and other than a couple of scrimmages, these guys have never played together as a team. In fact, the only ones who had shared the floor in a game before this season were McClure, Vital and Clark.

I greatly underestimated the challenge Drew faces developing chemistry and finding a rhythm with all the new faces we have this year. But I do think there's talent on this roster, and I look forward to watching it grow and develop this season. I don't know if we'll be any good in the long run or not. But even if this is just a developmental year, the experience will help us next year when we'll only lose McClure and Mason and will add some really nice pieces to the mix.
Timbear
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A win is a win. Way to go, Bears!
willyric
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bear2be2 said:

I think it's important to remember that this was the first game all season we've played with our full allotment of players, and other than a couple of scrimmages, these guys have never played together as a team. In fact, the only ones who had shared the floor in a game before this season were McClure, Vital and Clark.

I greatly underestimated the challenge Drew faces developing chemistry and finding a rhythm with all the new faces we have this year. But I do think there's talent on this roster, and I look forward to watching it grow and develop this season. I don't know if we'll be any good in the long run or not. But even if this is just a developmental year, the experience will help us next year when we'll only lose McClure and Mason and will add some really nice pieces to the mix.
really solid post, brotha. Appreciate you sharing.
 
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