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MBB: #1 Baylor at #10 West Virginia Preview & Game Thread

January 9, 2017
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No. 1 Baylor (15-0; 3-0) travels to Morgantown, WV to take on No. 10 West Virginia (13-2; 2-1) 6 p.m. CT Tuesday, January 10th on ESPN2.  Here's a look at the match-up. 


KenPom Analysis
Rankings: 
Baylor (7); West Virginia (2)
Offensive Efficiency:  Baylor (13); West Virginia (6)
Defensive Efficiency:  Baylor (5); West Virginia (9)
Prediction:  West Virginia 72 Baylor 67

Coaches

Baylor:  Scott Drew (287-183)
  • 46 years old
  • 6 NCAA bids; 1 NIT Title
  • 2 Elite 8s; 3 Sweet 16s

West Virginia:  Bob Huggins (804-322) 

  • 63 years old
  • 22 NCAA bids
  • 2 Final Fours; 4 Elites 8s; 7 Sweet 16s

West Virginia Starters
Forward:  6-9 235 lbs Nathan Adrian (SR):  10 ppg; 7 reb; 4 asst; 40% FG; 76% FT

Forward:  6-9 225 lbs Brandon Watkins (SR):  8 ppg; 4 reb; 68% FG; 48% FT

Forward:  6-8 225 lbs Esa Ahmad (SO):  13 ppg; 5 reb; 55% FG; 39% 3pt; 65% FT

Guard:  6-2 200 lbs Jevon Carter (JR):  11 ppg; 5 asst; 3 st; 44% FG; 78% FT; 32% 3pt

Guard:  6-3 200 lbs Daxter Miles Jr (JR):  11 ppg; 2 st; 54% FG; 45% 3pt; 52% FT
West Virginia Bench

Guard:  6-3 195 lbs Tarik Phillip (SR):  8 ppg; 3 asst; 2 st; 47% FG; 37% 3pt; 54% FT

Guard:  6-2 185 lbs Tevon Myers (SR):  8 ppg; 44% FG; 78% FT; 50% 3pt

Forward:  6-8 215 lbs Lamont West (FR):  7 ppg; 45% FG; 39% 3pt; 77% FT

Forward:  6-8 250 lbs Sagaba Konate (FR):  6 ppg; 3 reb; 2 blks; 58% FG; 57% FT

Forward:  6-9 240 lbs Elijah Macon (JR):  5 ppg; 3 reb; 51% FG; 59% FT


Baylor Starters

Forward:  7-0 220 lbs Jo Lual-Acuil (JR):  11 ppg; 7 reb; 62% FG; 52% FT; 40% 3pt; 4 blks

Forward:  6-10 230 lbs Johnathan Motley (JR): 16 ppg; 9 reb; 54% FG; 67% FT; 40% 3pt

Forward:  6-5 235 lbs Ish Wainright (SR): 6 ppg; 5 reb; 4 asst; 39% FG; 85% FT; 2 st

Guard:  6-3 200 lbs Al Freeman (JR):  11 ppg; 3 reb; 48% FG; 43% 3pt; 86% FT

Guard:  5-11 175 lbs Manu Lecomte (JR):  12 ppg; 5 asst; 43% FG; 38% 3pt; 80% FT

Baylor Bench

Forward:  6-8 230 lbs Terry Maston (JR):  8 ppg; 5 reb; 53% FG; 76% FT

Forward:  6-9 205 lbs Nuni Omot (JR):  6 ppg; 3 reb; 41% FG; 82% FT

Guard:  6-5 200 lbs Jake Lindsey (SO):  5 ppg; 2 reb; 3 asst; 55% FG; 50% 3pt; 60% FT

Guard:  6-3 180 lbs Chuck Mitchell (FR):  4 ppg; 47% FG; 27% 3pt; 71% FT

Guard:  6-3 215 lbs King McClure (SO):  5 ppg; 43% FG; 31% 3pt; 82% FT
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MBB: #1 Baylor @ #10 West Virginia Preview & Game Thread

41,808 Views | 339 Replies | Last: 7 yr ago by Code Green
riflebear
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We got this. 12 turnovers and we are only down 4. We will figure out the press and run this.
Media Bear
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Freeman apparently can't tell green from white. Threw it right AT the WV dude ...
Brian Ethridge
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Staff
That's a weak charge on Maston
3ptSpecialist
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Al is terrible tonight- needs to be on the bench.
rudylaw
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Al has been a complete mess since his discipline.
BaylorBU
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How are we even in this game?
3ptSpecialist
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14 turnovers
Brian Ethridge
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Staff
3 missed FTs from the bigs
Media Bear
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Damn, just be assertive. This game is WINNABLE if we just put our minds to it and play BAYLOR basketball.
3ptSpecialist
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BaylorBU said:

How are we even in this game?
we are better than this team. That's the only reason.
dr_marvin
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This might be extremely unpopular to say, but this team might need to lose a game. They are playing tight.
SoTexBear
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How do we counter this "no means no" crap? Classless fans.
Goyco0517
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I want Manu, Chuck, Ish, Jo/Maston and Motley carrying most of this game. No one else has looked even close to confident.
tommy1005
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Some of the worst officiating I've seen in awhile. Can't believe they finally called one against WV. Sounds like the fouls are even some how, but seems more lopsided real time.
Media Bear
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I dont like Freeman handling the ball -- or even being on the court in extended minutes right now. Too shaky. Not the same player he was earlier in the season.
Brian Ethridge
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Staff
Need to hit FTs now that BU is in the bonus
WildBill369
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Al Freeman does not have the handles or decision making to be playing against WV.
Media Bear
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3ptSpecialist said:

BaylorBU said:

How are we even in this game?
we are better than this team. That's the only reason.
We are. Fellas just need to pull their heads out and loosen up.
Brian Ethridge
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Staff
4 missed FTs by the bigs
Goyco0517
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Missed ft's and turnovers...
GoldMind
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rudylaw said:

Jo runs the floor better than any big not named Shaq.
Brian Ethridge
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Staff
Bench Freeman
Bear-0-Daktyl
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Brian Ethridge said:

Bench Freeman
^this
rudylaw
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And now a 10 second violation. If we're missing a way to turn it over so far, I ain't heard of it.
Media Bear
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Can't our guards/other players set screens for each other against this pressure while moving upcourt? Why are we allowing them to double-team the dribbler unabated?
trey3216
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Trying to have more TO's than points right now
3ptSpecialist
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I want to see some guys compete. I think you think you need to bench Freeman. Not a smart player. And this is a bad game to be an over thinker and a bad decision maker.
BUBearFan
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Brian Ethridge said:

Bench Freeman
King wasn't stellar for his short stint.
BaylorBU
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Bring back Chuck, at least he's not scared
WildBill369
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Did we even prep for this game? I feel like I'm watching our football team.
boxster
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SoTexBear said:

How do we counter this "no means no" crap? Classless fans.


Ignore it.
riflebear
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Still think we will be fine but missing front ends of FTs when ur trying to come back is a killer. Never would have thought we would turn it over this much with our steady guards. This is crazily. 15 TOs we should be down 20 already. Def will keep us in this if we could score. Lindsey needs to attack the middle.
Goyco0517
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Why is Freeman still on the court?
Media Bear
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That's what you do against a pressure defense. Run some damn break when they miss. Gas their a$$ ...
Goyco0517
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Nice Nuni!
 
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