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MBB: #11 Baylor (7-1) vs #18 Butler (9-0) Preview & Game Thread

December 9, 2019
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#11 Baylor (7-1) hosts another top 20 opponent in #18 Butler (9-0) Tuesday December 10th at 8pm CST in Waco, TX as part of the Big East/Big 12 challenge.  The game will be televised on ESPN2.  

KenPom Rankings

Butler:  13 overall; 12 offensive efficiency; 32 defensive efficiency

Baylor:  11 overall; 21 offensive efficiency; 15 defensive efficiency

Prediction:  Baylor 67 Butler 63


Coaches

Butler:  Lavall Jordan (40) 57-55 overall (46-31 at Butler); 1 NCAA

Baylor:  Scott Drew (49); 345-220 overall (325-209 at Baylor); 8 NCAAs; 4 Sweet 16s; 2 Elite 8s


Butler Starters

PG:  Aaron Thompson (JR) 6-2 190 lbs; 7 ppg; 3 reb; 6 asst; 49% FG; 13% 3pt; 58% FT

PG:  Kamar Baldwin (SR) 6-1 190 lbs; 17 ppg; 4 reb; 3 asst; 49% FG; 42% 3pt; 96% FT

SF:  Sean McDermott (SR) 6-6 195 lbs; 11 ppg; 5 reb; 53% FG; 45% 3pt; 90% FT

PF:  Bryce Nze (JR) 6-7 235 lbs; 11 ppg; 7 reb; 1 st; 65% FG; 56% FT

C:  Bryce Golden (SO); 6-9 245 lbs; 9 ppg; 4 reb; 53% FG; 33% 3pt; 63% FT 

Butler Bench

F:  Jordan Tucker (JR) 6-7 220 lbs; 9 ppg; 3 reb; 37% FG; 36% 3pt; 81% FT

F:  Christian David (JR) 6-6 210 lbs; 3 ppg; 2 reb; 38% FG; 29% 3pt; 100% FT


Baylor Starters

PG:  Davion Mitchell (R-SO) 6-2 195 lbs; 9 ppg; 2 reb; 3 asst; 38% FG; 28% 3pt; 58d% FT

SG:  Jared Butler (SO) 6-3 185 lbs; 19 ppg; 3 reb; 3 asst; 2 st; 49% FG; 47% 3pt; 90% FT

SF:  Macio Teague (JR) 6-3 195 lbs; 15ppg; 5 reb; 3 asst; 43% FG; 38% 3pt; 87% FT

PF:  Freddie Gillespie (SR) 6-9 245 lbs; 8 ppg; 9 reb; 2 st; 2 blk; 52% FG; 72% FT

C:  Tristan Clark (JR) 6-10 250 lbs; 5 ppg; 4 reb; 33% FG; 67% FT

Baylor Bench

F:   Mark Vital (JR) 6-5 230 lbs; 6 ppg; 6 reb; 2 steals; 1 blk; 41% FG; 55% FT

G:  Devonte Bandoo (SR) 6-3 195 lbs; 9 ppg; 4 reb; 44% FG; 41% 3pt; 78% FT

F:  Matt Mayer (SO) 6-9 210 lbs; 5 ppg; 2 reb; 45% FG; 55% 3pt; 50% FT

C:  Flo Thamba (SO) 6-10 240 lbs; 3 ppg; 3 reb; 1 blk; 60% FG; 70% FT

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MBB: #11 Baylor (7-1) vs #18 Butler (9-0) Preview & Game Thread

31,007 Views | 270 Replies | Last: 4 yr ago by william
CutTheTVoff
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boognish_bear said:

Quality win against a ranked opponent....but man it didn't have to be that ugly

Did we score in the second half?
Lol
MrGolfguy
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I'll take an ugly win
rudylaw
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Mitch Henessey said:

CaliByWayOfKS said:

This game was pathetic and they should not be happy about this win. Vitals block is the only thing that saved us
This is a bad take
Yep. It's a horrible take. Butler is going to be one of the best defensive teams in the nation this year. There's a lot to dislike about the second half but at least they're proving they can gut these sorts of games out.
rudylaw
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Also, 17 offensive boards without Clark. That's amazing.
DanaDane
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Not making excuses for the ugliness of the 2nd half but that was one of the best pressure D's we'll face the rest of the season. We gotta make some adjustments but no reason people should act like we were playing a weak team here.
BellCountyBear
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BearKamp said:

Hell of a game and finish. This team is fun to watch. Keep it going!
This team will require me to increase my blood pressure medication!
BaylorOkie
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CaliByWayOfKS said:

This game was pathetic and they should not be happy about this win. Vitals block is the only thing that saved us
Give the W back. Forfeit it. Solid take. Only smooth wins count.
boognish_bear
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BellCountyBear said:

BearKamp said:

Hell of a game and finish. This team is fun to watch. Keep it going!
This team will require me to increase my blood pressure medication!


We can just refill the Rx we needed from the football season
boognish_bear
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EvilTroyAndAbed
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CaliByWayOfKS said:

This game was pathetic and they should not be happy about this win. Vitals block is the only thing that saved us
They should be unhappy with the win?
rudylaw
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Still think that last play, Mitchell, was one of the worst things I've seen. So uncharacteristic from a Drew whiteboard.
BaylorOkie
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rudylaw said:

Still think that last play, Mitchell, was one of the worst things I've seen. So uncharacteristic from a Drew whiteboard.
Yeah. Hard to believe that's what he would draw up.
Johnny Bear
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While it's certainly been fun, between our football and basketball teams this season I think I've aged about 15 years.
Johnny Bear
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Mitchell has taken way too many shots the last two games. It hurt us some against Arizona and we almost lost the game because of it against Butler.
boognish_bear
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With Tenn-Martin and Jackson St left we should be entering conference play with a 10-1 record....that would be a hell of a jump start
DanaDane
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Johnny Bear said:

Mitchell has taken way too many shots the last two games. It hurt us some against Arizona and we almost lost the game because of it against Butler.
Against Arizona and Butler:

Teague 7 of 24
Butler 6 of 24
Mitchell 4 of 18

Yikes! Didn't realize it was that bad!

Oh well, we WON both so that's what matters most.
rudylaw
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Johnny Bear said:

Mitchell has taken way too many shots the last two games. It hurt us some against Arizona and we almost lost the game because of it against Butler.


He was horrendous in the Arizona game. His defense sort of balances it out.
boognish_bear
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rudylaw
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LOL. Whatever gets you to sleep easier, Jared.
boognish_bear
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rudylaw said:

LOL. Whatever gets you to sleep easier, Jared.


Yep...I'll take the Top 20 dub all day
Aliceinbubbleland
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Am I doing something wrong? Scrolling through seven pages and every new page I have to scroll down from the same pics and headlines. Can this be fixed?
Astros in Home Stretch Geaux Texans
vanillabryce
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I'd really like to see Vital and Mayer get the ball in the mid and high post. Let them use their quickness to beat a bigger guy off the bounce. Put Bandoo or Butler in the backside corner so the D can't sag off and help.

MV and MM are both good passers, and you could run cutters off of them or maybe do some hi-lo action with Freddie.

Just need a different look, and a way to get the ball inside the three point line other than dribble penetration.
boognish_bear
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Asheville Bear
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boognish_bear said:


This is great. Keep working Jared!
william
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