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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

25,686 Views | 275 Replies | Last: 4 yr ago by Jack Bauer
BellCountyBear
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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.
gobears20
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At least we have the lead
One thing that has gotten KSU this year is not closing out
late in games

We just need to keep this lead and keep it up
Great Baylor Merchandise -> https://bit.ly/2M8DuHk
DanaDane
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If we make free throws, Freddie brings some offense and Butler stops with the silly turnovers, we will run these guys outta the gym in the 2nd half.
historian
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I like that nickname for Vital: "Mr 95"!

I fully expect the team to come out on all cylinders in the 2nd half.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
fubar
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Texas 33-31 over KU at the half
Johnny Bear
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And Whorns hit a 3 at the1st half buzzer to take a 2 point lead into half time
wuzzybear
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Biggest surprise is their D. They've been really locked in at the 3pt line and they are leaning on Freddie. I suspect we start going inside big time in the 2nd half to pull em off that 3 line and then some late 3's. We've absorbed their best shot I think so even though it sucks to watch this sometimes they've given me no reason they won't come out and take charge!!!
CaliByWayOfKS
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Missed free throws and absolutley pathetic defense was a deathly combo to take a 12-14 point lead to 5 at the half, but it should have been worse

They need to get their head out of their ass.

Higgins will give KSU every shot to get back in it... Per KSU friend at the game he has personally has called every Baylor foul but one... Yikes.
gobears20
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Great Baylor Merchandise -> https://bit.ly/2M8DuHk
historian
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At one point, we had a 16 point lead, IIRC.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
fubar
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I like that start ...
SIC EM 94
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Weak call refs
SIC EM 94
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Here come the refs
SIC EM 94
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Here come the refs
Johnny Bear
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Come on guys - take control!
SIC EM 94
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Come on Clark!
SIC EM 94
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Good play at the other end of the floor
CaliByWayOfKS
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We've missed a layup, a dunk, and 3 3s already... not the way to start the second half after Butler drained the first shot.
whitetrash
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Teams have combined for 5 fouls and 1 bucket in the first 4 minutes of the 2nd half.
fubar
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how in the world do we lead by 8?
CaliByWayOfKS
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Butler finally has a good scoring day so far, but he may reach 8-10 TOs at this rate
Jacques Strap
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Road game after a Saturday game it's gonna be a struggle the rest of the way.
wuzzybear
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Freddie is definitely off tonight. That is why they are guarding the 3pt line and Clark is not really a threat right now. Some of these dribble drives need to end in a 10ft floater. They are all capable. We are passing too many shots up and then get stuck at the end of the shot clock...
SIC EM 94
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fubar said:

how in the world do we lead by 8?

Gordon, Sloan, and Diarra are a combined 1-10 for KState
fubar
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Now hit this ft ...yes!
Johnny Bear
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Vital with 3 fouls now
Johnny Bear
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Still missing too many FTs
fubar
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All right, I like Bandoo at the line ...

and he misses the first ...

and also the second. I StatManned him.
PaperBear89
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Better start hitting a lot more shots because D will be loaded down with fouls
CaliByWayOfKS
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23 fouls combined by Higgins and his crew... with over 13:30 to go
ColoradoGRN&GLD
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My god. Our free throws tonight..
fubar
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3 on Freddie
Yeek
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Well if we lose we'll know why
Johnny Bear
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3 fouls on Freddie also now
Jacques Strap
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We miss FTs and they make 3s
 
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