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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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9:25p, 2/3/20
2 missed FTs and Freddie follows it up with a missed shot and then fouls them... then a 3 by KSU
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9:26p, 2/3/20
In the bonus ... which might not be a good thing tonight.

As Butler drops 'em both.
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9:26p, 2/3/20
Higgins ... that's all that needs to be said.
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In reply to fubar • 9:27p, 2/3/20
fubar said:
In the bonus ... which might not be a good thing tonight.

As Butler drops 'em both.
I don't trust anyone to shoot free throws at this point other than Butler and probably Teague.

Course after we hit both FTs we let KSU get an easy layup.
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9:27p, 2/3/20
47-39, under-12
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9:27p, 2/3/20
Thank god for Vital. His vision is something else
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9:27p, 2/3/20
They've called 15 fouls on K State, 10 against us. The refs aren't the problem. The fact that we aren't even shooting 50% from the friggin' FT line is a big part of the problem. We'd be up by double digits otherwise.
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9:28p, 2/3/20
Team has a slight case of tired legs, looks like.
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In reply to DanaDane • 9:29p, 2/3/20
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They've called 15 fouls on K State, 10 against us. The refs aren't the problem. The fact that we aren't even shooting 50% from the friggin' FT line is a big part of the problem. We'd be up by double digits otherwise.
The refs are blowing the whistle so damn much that's it's asinine though, that's the point I'm making. I do agree we just need to hit them as they are gonna give them to us.

Look at Higgins crews when they ref... it's a slog
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9:29p, 2/3/20
I;m all about Butler shooting FT's.. We are gonna be pretty lucky to get outta here with a W unless we wear em down over the next 4 min.
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In reply to CaliByWayOfKS • 9:30p, 2/3/20
CaliByWayOfKS said:
DanaDane said:
They've called 15 fouls on K State, 10 against us. The refs aren't the problem. The fact that we aren't even shooting 50% from the friggin' FT line is a big part of the problem. We'd be up by double digits otherwise.
The refs are blowing the whistle so damn much that's it's asinine though, that's the point I'm making.

Look at Higgins crews when they ref... it's a slog
I don't disagree with that. That's been the case at all Big 12 games this year, almost making the conference unwatchable like the Big East 20 years ago. Bowlsby needs to tell the refs this ain't about them!
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In reply to DanaDane • 9:30p, 2/3/20
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They've called 15 fouls on K State, 10 against us. The refs aren't the problem. The fact that we aren't even shooting 50% from the friggin' FT line is a big part of the problem. We'd be up by double digits otherwise.
Our inability to attack their defense is a huge problem. Some of those dribbble drives need to be jump shots.
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In reply to EatMoreSalmon • 9:30p, 2/3/20
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Team has a slight case of tired legs, looks like.


These 48 hour turnarounds are bullcrap, and it's not just us. ku and tx got screwed too
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9:31p, 2/3/20
4 straight ft makes, up 10
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9:31p, 2/3/20
3 fouls each for Freddy and Vital. Other than that, I'm not concerned. Still have a 3 pt advantage for the half
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9:33p, 2/3/20
Bandooooooooooooooooo
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9:33p, 2/3/20
With both teams in foul trouble this could become layup game as no one will want to breathe on anyone.
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In reply to DanaDane • 9:34p, 2/3/20
DanaDane said:
CaliByWayOfKS said:
DanaDane said:
They've called 15 fouls on K State, 10 against us. The refs aren't the problem. The fact that we aren't even shooting 50% from the friggin' FT line is a big part of the problem. We'd be up by double digits otherwise.
The refs are blowing the whistle so damn much that's it's asinine though, that's the point I'm making.

Look at Higgins crews when they ref... it's a slog
I don't disagree with that. That's been the case at all Big 12 games this year, almost making the conference unwatchable like the Big East 20 years ago. Bowlsby needs to tell the refs this ain't about them!

Agree with both of you.
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9:34p, 2/3/20
If your name is mygirl, you really should have a short haircut.
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9:34p, 2/3/20
Butler to the line ...

misses, but BU board, up 13, make that 15
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9:34p, 2/3/20
Now we're rolling!!!
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Well that was fun!
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9:34p, 2/3/20
Some good play in the last 2-3 minutes, can breathe a bit
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9:35p, 2/3/20
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Great Baylor Merchandise -> https://bit.ly/2M8DuHk
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Just keep up the D pressure and they will be tired down the stretch and start fouling us.
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Dribble drives are opening things up now. If we keep attacking we'll be fine
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KU up 2 on CowU. Too bad they both can't lose.
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In firm control for the moment. A few more solid defensive possessions and KSU will break
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Our defense just amazes me
It's like this every game
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Texas hanging around down 2 at Kansas
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In reply to Russell Gym • 9:37p, 2/3/20
Russell Gym said:
DanaDane said:
CaliByWayOfKS said:
DanaDane said:
They've called 15 fouls on K State, 10 against us. The refs aren't the problem. The fact that we aren't even shooting 50% from the friggin' FT line is a big part of the problem. We'd be up by double digits otherwise.
The refs are blowing the whistle so damn much that's it's asinine though, that's the point I'm making.

Look at Higgins crews when they ref... it's a slog
I don't disagree with that. That's been the case at all Big 12 games this year, almost making the conference unwatchable like the Big East 20 years ago. Bowlsby needs to tell the refs this ain't about them!

Agree with both of you.


That would require Blowsby to 1. Care about the conference and 2. Grow a spine.
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In reply to fubar • 9:37p, 2/3/20
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KU up 2 on CowU. Too bad they both can't lose.
True... the cows would be in control if they could hit a damn 3 to save their lives
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9:38p, 2/3/20
Teeeeeaaaaaaague!
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9:40p, 2/3/20
59-45 at the under-8, Clark to the line.
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9:40p, 2/3/20
Well we get 5 days rest and last place OSU at home if we hang on here.
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