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Baylor Basketball

Podcast and Review: Baylor finds their way against Arizona, 58-49

December 16, 2018
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Tremendous gritty win for Scott Drew and company.  The Bears out rebound Arizona 50-19 and play outstanding defense to put the Wildcats away in the second half.  

Positives:

  • One of the most dominating performances on the glass I have ever seen.  50-19 for the Bears.  As Sean Miller said, “it erodes confidence”
  • Makai Mason was phenomenal.  22 points and 7 rebounds.  There were so many possessions at the end of the shot clock where he executed shots in the lane.  
  • Terrific defense.  Only gave up 6 free throw attempts.  Held Arizona under 36% from the field and 33% from 3.  
  • Mario Kegler showing  glimpses of an all conference caliber player.  He had 13 points 6 rebounds and made all 4 of his free throws.  He hit a big 3 to help Baylor separate when the game was in the balance.  

Needs Improvement

  • Offense was rough at times.  20 turnovers, 4-19 from 3 (21%) and only 10-20 from the free throw line.  We need those areas to get a lot better.  
  • King McClure was fantastic on defense.  Four steals  and very active.  But he was dismal offensively.  He threw up a goose egg in the scoring column, missed the front end of a one and one and had 5 turnovers.  
 
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