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#1 Baylor (19-1; 8-0) at KSU (9-12; 2-6): Preview & Game Thread

February 2, 2020
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#1 Baylor (19-1; 8-0) looks to stop a 6 game losing streak to KSU (9-12; 2-6) as they travel to Manhattan, Kansas to take on the Wildcats Monday February 3rd at 8pm CST.  The game will be televised on ESPN2

KenPom/NET Rankings

KSU:  85 overall; 181 offensive efficiency; 35 defensive efficiency; 77 NET

Baylor:  3 overall; 22 offensive efficiency; 4 defensive efficiency; 2 NET

Prediction:  Baylor 66 KSU 57

Coaches

KSU:  Bruce Weber (63); 469-247 (159-111 at KSU) 13 NCAAs; 4 Sweet 16s; 2 Elite 8s; 1 FF

Baylor:  Scott Drew (49); 357-220 overall (337-209 at Baylor); 8 NCAAs; 4 Sweet 16s; 2 Elite 8s

KSU Starters

PG:  David Sloan (JR) 6-0 180 lbs; 5 ppg; 2 asst; 41% FG; 32% 3pt; 59% FT

SG:  Dajuan Gordon (FR); 6-4 185 lbs; 7 ppg; 4 reb; 1 st; 47% FG; 38% 3pt; 67% FT

SF:  Xavier Sneed (SR) 6-5 215 lbs; 14 ppg; 5 reb; 2 asst; 2 st; 38% FG; 31% 3pt; 69% FT

PF:  Montavious Murphy (FR); 6-9 215 lbs; 5 ppg; 4 reb; 38% FG; 27% 3pt; 58% FT

C:   Makol Mawien (SO) 6-9 230 lbs; 7 ppg; 5 reb; 1 blk; 43% FG; 38% 3pt; 74% FT

KSU Bench

G:  Cartier Diarra (JR) 6-4 185 lbs; 13 ppg; 4 reb; 5 asst; 2 st; 40% FG; 30% 3pt; 61% FT

F:  Levi Stockard (JR) 6-8 240 lbs; 5 ppg; 3 reb; 51% FG; 82% FT

G:  Mike McGuirl (JR) 6-2 190 lbs:  7 ppg; 2 reb; 2 asst; 1 st; 44% FG; 46% 3pt; 65% FT

F:  Antonio Gordon (FR) 6-9 215 lbs:  5 ppg; 4 reb; 38% FG; 24% 3pt; 54% FT

Baylor Starters

PG:  Davion Mitchell (R-SO) 6-2 195 lbs; 10 ppg; 3 reb; 3 asst; 2 st; 41% FG; 33% 3pt; 70% FT

SG:  Jared Butler (SO) 6-3 185 lbs; 15 ppg; 3 reb; 3 asst; 42% FG; 37% 3pt; 85% FT

SF:  Macio Teague (JR) 6-3 195 lbs; 14 ppg; 5 reb; 2 asst; 40% FG; 34% 3pt; 85% FT

PF:  Mark Vital (JR) 6-5 230 lbs; 6 ppg; 6 reb; 2 asst; 2 steals; 1 blk; 43% FG; 46% FT

C:  Freddie Gillespie (SR) 6-9 245 lbs; 10 ppg; 9 reb; 2 blk; 59% FG; 72% 

Baylor Bench

G:  Devonte Bandoo (SR) 6-3 195 lbs; 8 ppg; 4 reb; 2 asst; 41% FG; 44% 3pt; 77% FT

F:  Matt Mayer (SO) 6-9 210 lbs; 4 ppg; 2 reb; 38% FG; 46% 3pt; 60% FT

F:  Tristan Clark (JR) 6-10 250 lbs; 5 ppg; 2 reb; 47% FG; 67% FT

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#1 Baylor (19-1; 8-0) at KSU (9-12; 2-6): Preview & Game Thread

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10:13p, 2/3/20
3 games in 6 days (2 on the road).

Take a rest Bears!
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In reply to EvilTroyAndAbed • 10:13p, 2/3/20
Great point.
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10:13p, 2/3/20
So who had us down for 20 victories before February 4th?
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10:13p, 2/3/20
Sure didn't feel like we hit 1 more 3 than they did.
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In reply to Hotsauce • 10:14p, 2/3/20
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John Higgins-officiated games are just...strange. He ruins the flow of games.
Isn't he a FF ref every year? I guess I'm not seeing whatever you are...
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In reply to SIC EM 94 • 10:14p, 2/3/20
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ColoradoGRN&GLD said:
SIC EM 94 said:
Baylor -7...do we cover this?
Was about to say this is the first game in quite some time that we didn't cover the spread

Missed free throws killed that one at the end. Glad I don't bet anymore.
I made my first ever sports bet this year. $200 straight up that we beat KU in Lawrence. My sisters bf was talking mess for 4-5 months leading up to that game. He didn't have much to say after other than, "How do you want your money?"
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10:15p, 2/3/20
Staff
Great Baylor Merchandise -> https://bit.ly/2M8DuHk
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In reply to DanaDane • 10:15p, 2/3/20
DanaDane said:
So who had us down for 20 victories before February 4th?
Well I called 17-1 for conference before the @ISU game...does that count for something. Doubt will be true but if this is the worst we play I might be OK on that.
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In reply to Jacques Strap • 10:16p, 2/3/20
Jacques Strap said:
Goodnight fellow Bears ! We're still #1
We were still gonna be No. 1 no matter what.
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10:17p, 2/3/20
Win Saturday and that pretty much guarantees a #1 ranking for almost a full month, right?
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In reply to DanaDane • 10:18p, 2/3/20
DanaDane said:
Win Saturday and that pretty much guarantees a #1 ranking for almost a full month, right?
Correct
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In reply to ColoradoGRN&GLD • 10:20p, 2/3/20
ColoradoGRN&GLD said:
SIC EM 94 said:
ColoradoGRN&GLD said:
SIC EM 94 said:
Baylor -7...do we cover this?
Was about to say this is the first game in quite some time that we didn't cover the spread

Missed free throws killed that one at the end. Glad I don't bet anymore.
I made my first ever sports bet this year. $200 straight up that we beat KU in Lawrence. My sisters bf was talking mess for 4-5 months leading up to that game. He didn't have much to say after other than, "How do you want your money?"

Did you tell him soaking wet from Jayhawk tears?
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10:24p, 2/3/20
During the game I wasn't convinced we were playing sub par due to tired legs, but that free throw percentage combined with the rebounding stats leads me to believe we just needed an extra day to rest. Thankfully, we have 4 days off and a home game on Saturday.
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In reply to SIC EM 94 • 10:25p, 2/3/20
SIC EM 94 said:
ColoradoGRN&GLD said:
SIC EM 94 said:
ColoradoGRN&GLD said:
SIC EM 94 said:
Baylor -7...do we cover this?
Was about to say this is the first game in quite some time that we didn't cover the spread

Missed free throws killed that one at the end. Glad I don't bet anymore.
I made my first ever sports bet this year. $200 straight up that we beat KU in Lawrence. My sisters bf was talking mess for 4-5 months leading up to that game. He didn't have much to say after other than, "How do you want your money?"

Did you tell him soaking wet from Jayhawk tears?
No. I brought up jayhawk tears after the big fight against KSU a few games back
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In reply to wuzzybear • 10:28p, 2/3/20
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Hotsauce said:
John Higgins-officiated games are just...strange. He ruins the flow of games.
Isn't he a FF ref every year? I guess I'm not seeing whatever you are...
Depends on what "FF" stands for ...
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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In reply to ColoradoGRN&GLD • 10:30p, 2/3/20
ColoradoGRN&GLD said:
During the game I wasn't convinced we were playing sub par due to tired legs, but that free throw percentage combined with the rebounding stats leads me to believe we just needed an extra day to rest. Thankfully, we have 4 days off and a home game on Saturday.
Totally agree. watch out OSU
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10:33p, 2/3/20
Good job Bears. Keep playing with that confidence you have and you will be fine. Win out in the Big 12.
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10:36p, 2/3/20
Free throw shooting that bad and still win on the road by 6.

Impressed.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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In reply to wuzzybear • 10:39p, 2/3/20
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Johnny Bear said:
I think Vital is the best b-ball player I've ever seen that hardly ever scores
Rodman


Rodman scored more and wasn't as terrible of a free-throw shooter, but yeah there are some similarities.
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In reply to Johnny Bear • 10:41p, 2/3/20
Johnny Bear said:
wuzzybear said:
Johnny Bear said:
I think Vital is the best b-ball player I've ever seen that hardly ever scores
Rodman


Rodman scored more and wasn't as terrible of a free-throw shooter, but yeah there are some similarities.
Also Ben Wallace for a short time.
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In reply to wuzzybear • 10:43p, 2/3/20
42 fouls called tonight. 30, 28, and 27 in the three conf games before this.
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In reply to Johnny Bear • 11:35p, 2/3/20
Mark has a lot more class--and I doubt you will ever see him in drag.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
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11:36p, 2/3/20
Great video of the game from the student section:



This kid is goofy but funny. And he's done these for multiple MBB games + the OU football game in November.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
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In reply to fubar • 7:30a, 2/4/20
fubar said:
william said:
{ sipping coffee }

{ eating donut }

- BUmma

go bears!!!
{ clears throat } You have some work to do in the next few minutes. These games don't just start themselves, after all.
beauty sleep -

- BUmma

.... and go bears!!!
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In reply to historian • 7:32a, 2/4/20
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Mark has a lot more class--and I doubt you will ever see him in drag.
... and he wouldn't quit on his team in the playoffs.

- 1995/96 NBA Spurs BHJ

{ sipping coffee }
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In reply to DanaDane • 9:21a, 2/4/20
DanaDane said:
So who had us down for 20 victories before February 4th?
I had us penciled in at 21 - 0. Thank goodness it was penciled in, because after Washington I had to erase and change to 20 -1. Can't remember what I projected for final win/loss record. Dog ate my paperwork. By the way, how many had us on the dance card this early?
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In reply to CHP Bear • 9:25a, 2/4/20
Nobody. Probably not even Scott Drew who does not look that far ahead.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
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In reply to BellCountyBear • 10:33a, 2/4/20
BellCountyBear said:
Hate to admit it, but KSU has better basketball fans than we do. Imagine how empty the FC would be if we were 9-12 and 2-6.
duh
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10:16a, 2/6/20
Top 25 losses this week:
#10 Villanova (to #19 Butler)
#17 Iowa (lost by 36 pts to UR Purdue)
#18 LSU (to Vandy)
#21 Creighton (to Providence)
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