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No. 1 Baylor (21-1; 10-0) at UT (14-9; 4-6) Preview & Game Thread

February 9, 2020
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#1 Baylor (21-1; 10-0) travels to Austin to take on Texas (14-9; 4-6) Monday February 10th at 8pm CST. The game will be televised on ESPN.

KenPom/NET Rankings

Texas:  64 overall; 129 offensive efficiency; 46 defensive efficiency; 66 NET

Baylor:  4 overall; 16 offensive efficiency; 4 defensive efficiency; 3 NET

Prediction:  Baylor 66 Texas 59


Coaches

Texas:  Shaka Smart (42); 248-131 (85-75 at Texas) 7 NCAAs; 1 Sweet 16; 1 Elite 8; 1 Final 4

Baylor:  Scott Drew (49); 359-220 overall (339-209 at Baylor); 8 NCAAs; 4 Sweet 16s; 2 Elite 8s


Texas Starters

PG:  Matt Coleman (JR) 6-2 180 lbs; 13 ppg; 3 reb; 4 asst; 45% FG; 41% 3pt; 76% FT

*SG:  Jase Febres (JR); 6-5 180 lbs; 9 ppg; 2 reb; 37% FG; 37% 3pt; 79% FT

SF:  Courtney Ramey (SO) 6-3 185 lbs; 10 ppg; 4 reb; 3 asst; 40% FG; 30% 3pt; 70% FT

PF:  Kameka Hepa (SO); 6-9 225 lbs; 3 ppg; 2 reb; 1 blk; 43% FG; 34% 3pt; 100% FT

C:  Jericho Sims (JR) 6-9 240 lbs; 10 ppg; 8 reb; 1 blk; 66% FG; 59% FT

Texas Bench

G:  Andrew Jones (SO) 6-4 185 lbs; 11 ppg; 2 reb; 2 asst; 41% FG; 38% 3pt; 71% FT

F:  Royce Hamm (JR) 6-8 240 lbs; 2 ppg; 2 reb; 47% FG; 81% FT

*F:  Kai Jones (FR) 6-11 210 lbs; 3 ppg; 3 reb; 1 blk; 47% FG; 53% FT

F:  Donovan Williams (FR) 6-6 180 lbs; 3 ppg; 1 reb; 39% FG; 24% 3pt; 83% FT


Baylor Starters

PG:  Davion Mitchell (R-SO) 6-2 195 lbs; 10 ppg; 3 reb; 3 asst; 2 st; 42% FG; 33% 3pt; 67% FT

SG:  Jared Butler (SO) 6-3 185 lbs; 15 ppg; 3 reb; 3 asst; 2 st; 42% FG; 37% 3pt; 81% FT

SF:  Macio Teague (JR) 6-3 195 lbs; 15ppg; 5 reb; 2 asst; 41% FG; 36% 3pt; 81% FT

PF:  Mark Vital (JR) 6-5 230 lbs; 6 ppg; 6 reb; 2 asst; 2 steals; 1 blk; 45% FG; 44% FT

C:  Freddie Gillespie (SR) 6-9 245 lbs; 10 ppg; 9 reb; 2 blk; 57% FG; 71% FT

Baylor Bench

G:  Devonte Bandoo (SR) 6-3 195 lbs; 8 ppg; 4 reb; 2 asst; 40% FG; 41% 3pt; 71% FT

F:  Matt Mayer (SO) 6-9 210 lbs; 4 ppg; 2 reb; 35% FG; 43% 3pt; 60% FT

F:  Tristan Clark (JR) 6-10 250 lbs; 4 ppg; 2 reb; 47% FG; 69% FT

*suffered injuries in Saturday’s game (Febres- knee; Jones- ankle); status for Baylor unknown.  Gerald Liddell (Texas) doubtful with back injury.  Hepa returned vs TT (ankle) after missing 2 weeks.


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No. 1 Baylor (21-1; 10-0) at UT (14-9; 4-6) Preview & Game Thread

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DanaDane
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TWENTY ONE friggin' games IN A ROW!!!!!!

Who would've "thunk" it!!!!!!!!
HoustonBear15
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bear2be2 said:

HoustonBear15 said:

EvilTroyAndAbed said:

HoustonBear15 said:

Chamberman said:

Saddle Up! said:

Contrast that with CKM's attitude and comments about winning conference and winning every game. I just wish Drew had a little Mulkey in him, and ftr, I'm a big CSD fan and backer.


I'm sorry but you cannot compare the level of competition that the Lady Bears play in conference to that of the mens team. Not even close.
But it's not just about the competition. It's about the confidence that you've prepared your team to be successful every time they step on the court. If you don't believe you can win every game, why play it?
What on earth are you talking about?
Are you fine with Drew flat out saying we won't go undefeated in conference play? Who's to say we can't do it? Obviously it's a tough league, but why deny yourself the chance and send that message to your players.
Does him saying that ensure a loss? And history suggests we will lose a game or two. No one goes undefeated in this conference.
No it doesn't and I get it. But the statement surely doesn't instill the confidence in your team that they can be the ones to make history. Just because there's more competition in the men's side doesn't mean that you can't have higher aspirations as a program. That's all. CSD has done a great job with this year's teams and it's really not much to gripe about at all
TechDawgMc
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After years of complaints that we don't play defense, it seems odd to see complaints when we hold a team to 45.

Not that I wouldn't mind seeing a tad bit of the old offense.
Big12Bear
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ImABearToo said:

Really bad showing for the #1 Bears.
You can always tell the new fans. Welcome!
txrangers
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Defense travels baby.
whitetrash
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HoustonBear15 said:

bear2be2 said:

HoustonBear15 said:

EvilTroyAndAbed said:

HoustonBear15 said:

Chamberman said:

Saddle Up! said:

Contrast that with CKM's attitude and comments about winning conference and winning every game. I just wish Drew had a little Mulkey in him, and ftr, I'm a big CSD fan and backer.


I'm sorry but you cannot compare the level of competition that the Lady Bears play in conference to that of the mens team. Not even close.
But it's not just about the competition. It's about the confidence that you've prepared your team to be successful every time they step on the court. If you don't believe you can win every game, why play it?
What on earth are you talking about?
Are you fine with Drew flat out saying we won't go undefeated in conference play? Who's to say we can't do it? Obviously it's a tough league, but why deny yourself the chance and send that message to your players.
Does him saying that ensure a loss? And history suggests we will lose a game or two. No one goes undefeated in this conference.
No it doesn't and I get it. But the statement surely doesn't instill the confidence in your team that they can be the ones to make history. Just because there's more competition in the men's side doesn't mean that you can't have higher aspirations as a program. That's all
How many players were watching ESPN to hear the halftime interview with Drew?
DanaDane
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Ok, Ash. This was pretty damn funny!
NeuroticBear
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Weird game.

Shot 34% from the field but 76% from the free throw line.

Oh well, any road win is a good win.
Big12Bear
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txrangers said:

Defense travels baby.
Damn straight.
HoustonBear15
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As the old saying goes, offense wins games, defense wins championships.
wuzzybear
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bear2be2 said:

wuzzybear said:

If you wanna win it all you cannot take possessions off and that is exactly what we are doing. Really good teams will work you to death. TT definitely getting their legs at the right time. We'll see. This is crazy what we are doing.
We're not taking possessions off. We're just not an elite offensive team. We're a good one for the same reasons past Scott Drew teams were -- offensive rebounds. When a team shuts down our second-chance opportunities, we're going to be in for a slog. But that's fine. Slogs favor our team.
Unacceptable for the no.1 team. If we are not a good O team how do you explain what we did @KU, @ISU and @UF? We can be but the weird thing we usually get pts off our D. That is not happening lately. Never said we were an ELITE O. However, like Fran said if we keep throwing this out there we will get beat. If we are not taking possessions off then we are not thinking clearly bc I remember so much earlier that we made smart passes and always found the open guy. I don't know where Butler's head is, but he is in a majjor shooting slump. Your catalyst (unless you wanna say Vital is that guy) is Butler.
bear2be2
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Big12Bear said:

ImABearToo said:

Really bad showing for the #1 Bears.
You can always tell the football fans. Welcome!
FIFY
gobears20
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This is still a very tough conference especially playing all of these teams twice.
Great Baylor Merchandise -> https://bit.ly/2M8DuHk
NeuroticBear
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HoustonBear15 said:

As the old saying goes, offense wins games, defense wins championships.
Good pitching beats good hitting.

Oh, wait...
Big12Bear
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wuzzybear said:

bear2be2 said:

wuzzybear said:

If you wanna win it all you cannot take possessions off and that is exactly what we are doing. Really good teams will work you to death. TT definitely getting their legs at the right time. We'll see. This is crazy what we are doing.
We're not taking possessions off. We're just not an elite offensive team. We're a good one for the same reasons past Scott Drew teams were -- offensive rebounds. When a team shuts down our second-chance opportunities, we're going to be in for a slog. But that's fine. Slogs favor our team.
Unacceptable for the no.1 team. If we are not a good O team how do you explain what we did @KU, @ISU and @UF? We can be but the weird thing we usually get pts off our D. That is not happening lately. Never said we were an ELITE O. However, like Fran said if we keep throwing this out there we will get beat. If we are not taking possessions off then we are not thinking clearly bc I remember so much earlier that we made smart passes and always found the open guy. I don't know where Butler's head is, but he is in a majjor shooting slump. Your catalyst (unless you wanna say Vital is that guy) is Butler.
Worst kind of fan.
gobears20
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Media loves us


Great Baylor Merchandise -> https://bit.ly/2M8DuHk
CHP Bear
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HoustonBear15 said:

As the old saying goes, offense wins games, defense wins championships.
Says, Henry "Hank" Payne Iba disciple.
HoustonBear15
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NeuroticBear said:

HoustonBear15 said:

As the old saying goes, offense wins games, defense wins championships.
Good pitching beats good hitting.

Oh, wait...
Maybe we should work on stealing some
signs.
gobears20
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Also keep in mind Kansas plays at WV Wednesday

Great Baylor Merchandise -> https://bit.ly/2M8DuHk
Big12Bear
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gobears20 said:

Also keep in mind Kansas plays at WV Wednesday


Must-see TV
EvilTroyAndAbed
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wuzzybear said:

bear2be2 said:

wuzzybear said:

If you wanna win it all you cannot take possessions off and that is exactly what we are doing. Really good teams will work you to death. TT definitely getting their legs at the right time. We'll see. This is crazy what we are doing.
We're not taking possessions off. We're just not an elite offensive team. We're a good one for the same reasons past Scott Drew teams were -- offensive rebounds. When a team shuts down our second-chance opportunities, we're going to be in for a slog. But that's fine. Slogs favor our team.
Unacceptable for the no.1 team. If we are not a good O team how do you explain what we did @KU, @ISU and @UF? We can be but the weird thing we usually get pts off our D. That is not happening lately. Never said we were an ELITE O. However, like Fran said if we keep throwing this out there we will get beat. If we are not taking possessions off then we are not thinking clearly bc I remember so much earlier that we made smart passes and always found the open guy. I don't know where Butler's head is, but he is in a majjor shooting slump. Your catalyst (unless you wanna say Vital is that guy) is Butler.
So I guess the season is over everyone. Our 22-1 record is unacceptable.
gobears20
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Great Baylor Merchandise -> https://bit.ly/2M8DuHk
gobears20
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Baylor has now won 10 of 11 vs Texas
Great Baylor Merchandise -> https://bit.ly/2M8DuHk
whitetrash
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Texas men's and women's teams combined to score less than 90 points against BU in Austin this year.
ColoradoGRN&GLD
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We were helped tremendously by Texas not being able to make a shot for most of the game. Obviously, our defense contributed to that fact in a big way. I'm not sure what to make of this game. It was an ugly watch for sure.
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gobears20 said:

Also keep in mind Kansas plays at WV Wednesday


Time for WV to play wack a bird.
Big12Bear
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CHP Bear said:

gobears20 said:

Also keep in mind Kansas plays at WV Wednesday


Time for WV to play wack a bird.
Whirlybird. Lets go 'Eers
Task Force 2015
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We have defeated UT in football,WBB in Austin and swept UT in MBB.A sweep in WBB is a coming attraction.
HoustonBear15
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Task Force 2015 said:

We have defeated UT in football,WBB in Austin and swept UT in MBB.A sweep in WBB is a coming attraction.
Plus a split in volleyball (with our team making it to the Final Four and theirs losing in the S16). We've owned Texas athletics this year.
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DanaDane said:

gobears20 said:

Were those the Iba's coaching against each other back in the HOT?
Iba coached during the shot clock era but I do get the joke.

Iba's Idiots were there to cheer before the university renamed the Idiots something more becoming of Baptists.
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HoustonBear15 said:

EvilTroyAndAbed said:

HoustonBear15 said:

Chamberman said:

Saddle Up! said:

Contrast that with CKM's attitude and comments about winning conference and winning every game. I just wish Drew had a little Mulkey in him, and ftr, I'm a big CSD fan and backer.


I'm sorry but you cannot compare the level of competition that the Lady Bears play in conference to that of the mens team. Not even close.
But it's not just about the competition. It's about the confidence that you've prepared your team to be successful every time they step on the court. If you don't believe you can win every game, why play it?
What on earth are you talking about?
Are you fine with Drew flat out saying we won't go undefeated in conference play? Who's to say we can't do it? Obviously it's a tough league, but why deny yourself the chance and send that message to your players.


I missed him saying that and would like to hear the full context of the quote....but it may be a way for him to try and keep his players from being too tight feeling like they have to be perfect.

A football coach aiming for the natty would never say that of course....but basketball is different....even the elite times are going to have a handful of losses
txrangers
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Much better defensive performance tonight after subpar outings at ISU and KSTATE.
Johnny Bear
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NeuroticBear said:

HoustonBear15 said:

As the old saying goes, offense wins games, defense wins championships.
Good pitching beats good hitting.

Oh, wait...

Offense is for flash but defense is for cash!
CHP Bear
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Johnny Bear said:

NeuroticBear said:

HoustonBear15 said:

As the old saying goes, offense wins games, defense wins championships.
Good pitching beats good hitting.

Oh, wait...

Offense is for flash but defense is for cash!
I'll settle for more point on scoreboard at games end for the win. You'al can debate which came first, chicken or egg.
EvilTroyAndAbed
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boognish_bear said:

HoustonBear15 said:

EvilTroyAndAbed said:

HoustonBear15 said:

Chamberman said:

Saddle Up! said:

Contrast that with CKM's attitude and comments about winning conference and winning every game. I just wish Drew had a little Mulkey in him, and ftr, I'm a big CSD fan and backer.


I'm sorry but you cannot compare the level of competition that the Lady Bears play in conference to that of the mens team. Not even close.
But it's not just about the competition. It's about the confidence that you've prepared your team to be successful every time they step on the court. If you don't believe you can win every game, why play it?
What on earth are you talking about?
Are you fine with Drew flat out saying we won't go undefeated in conference play? Who's to say we can't do it? Obviously it's a tough league, but why deny yourself the chance and send that message to your players.


I missed him saying that and would like to hear the full context of the quote....but it may be a way for him to try and keep his players from being too tight feeling like they have to be perfect.

A football coach aiming for the natty would never say that of course....but basketball is different....even the elite times are going to have a handful of losses
Also, no one has ever gone through the Big 12 undefeated.
 
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