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Gameday Thread: #1 Baylor (27-2) vs #1 Gonzaga (31-0)

April 4, 2021
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#1 Seed Baylor (27-2) takes on #1 Seed Gonzaga (31-0) in the National Championship Game Monday April 5th at 8:20 pm CST in Indianapolis.  The game will be televised on CBS.

KenPom Prediction:  Gonzaga 85 Baylor 81

Torvik Prediction:  Gonzaga 85 Baylor 80

Evan Miyakawa Prediction:  Gonzaga 92 Baylor 87

KenPom Prediction (Dec 2020):  Gonzaga 79 Baylor 78

Coaches

Gonzaga:  Mark Few (58) 628-124; 21 NCAAs; 10 Sweet 16s; 4 Elite 8s; 2 Final 4s

Baylor:  Scott Drew (50); 390-224 overall (370-213 at Baylor); 9 NCAAs; 5 Sweet 16s; 3 Elite 8s; FF

Head to Head:  Few 3-0

Gonzaga Starters

Name Pos Class Ht Wt PPG RPG APG FG% 3pt% FT%
Andrew Nembhard PG JR 6-5 195 9.2 2.3 4.4 48 33 78
Jalen Suggs SG FR 6-4 205 14.1 5.5 4.6 50 33 77
Joel Ayayi SF JR 6-5 180 12.2 7.0 2.8 58 39 79
Corey Kispert PF SR 6-7 220 18.8 5.0 1.8 53 45 88
Drew Timme C SO 6-10 235 19.2 7.1 2.3 65 29 69

Gonzaga Bench

Name Pos Class Ht Wt PPG RPG APG FG% 3pt% FT%
Anton Watson F SO 6-8 225 7.0 3.4 1.2 64 15 64
Aaron Cook G SR 6-1 180 4.4 1.6 1.7 50 35 66

Baylor Starters

Name Pos Class Ht Wt PPG RPG APG FG% 3pt% FT%
Davion Mitchell PG JR 6-2 205 14.0 2.6 5.5 52 45 63
Jared Butler  SG JR 6-3 195 16.6 3.3 4.7 47 42 77
MaCio Teague SF SR 6-4 195 15.8 4.0 1.7 48 39 84
Mark Vital PF SR 6-5 250 5.6 6.5 1.3 49 0 50
Flo Thamba C JR 6-10 245 3.7 3.9 0.2 59 0 61

Baylor Bench

Name Pos Class Ht Wt PPG RPG APG FG% 3pt% FT%
Adam Flagler G SO 6-3 180 9.0 2.3 1.4 45 42 86
Matt Mayer F JR 6-9 225 8.3 3.8 1.0 49 40 59
Jon Tchamwa F SO 6-8 245 6.4 5.1 0.4 57 0 77
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Gameday Thread: #1 Baylor (27-2) vs #1 Gonzaga (31-0)

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In reply to Saddle Up! • 9:21p, 4/5/21
Both teams were in the bonus
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9:21p, 4/5/21
Wouldn't be surprised if we drive right at them this half and focus on getting FTs.
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In reply to BUbackerinET • 9:22p, 4/5/21
BUbackerinET said:
Both teams were in the bonus
Misleading, GU got their 6th foul late, we never got a real chance at a 1 & 1
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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In reply to Saddle Up! • 9:22p, 4/5/21
Saddle Up! said:
I think that the disparity in foul calls has taken the aggressive play away from our guys. You can't tell me that they're so much better at defense that we've only shot two FT's in the half.


They aren't better. We were just content nailing jumpers and easy putbacks. Those draw fewer fouls.


One more half guys...20 more minutes.
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In reply to Saddle Up! • 9:23p, 4/5/21
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I think that the disparity in foul calls has taken the aggressive play away from our guys. You can't tell me that they're so much better at defense that we've only shot two FT's in the half.
The disparity in foul calls is due to the difference in the way the teams play. Gonzaga has gone hard to the paint many more times than we have, who are mostly shooting 3's and mid-range jumpers.

We need to stop the ball penetration better to prevent this.

Drew will make adjustments at the half.
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9:23p, 4/5/21
Gotta step on it. Just can't let this be a close game, foul trouble being what it is. Our bigs need to be really smart, can't keep picking up Ricky tack fouls.
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9:24p, 4/5/21
Need to keep up the off ball movement like earlier. We went mostly iso the last 5:00.
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9:25p, 4/5/21
This game will go down to the wire. No doubt in my mind.

Get ready for a bumpy ride.
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9:25p, 4/5/21
Mayer killed us that half. His D was terrible, gave up at least three baskets and threw up a brick. If he can play decent the second half we regain our big lead.
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9:25p, 4/5/21
Hope Drew reminds them of Arkansas and Villanova.

Ark, because the Hogs came back at us. Nova because the Bears owned the second half to seal the win, and we need that tonight.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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9:25p, 4/5/21
The key to us winning a National Championship will be Matt Mayer in the 2nd half. With our foul trouble, he will have to produce for us to win it all.
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In reply to DanaDane • 9:26p, 4/5/21
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The key to us winning a National Championship will be Matt Mayer in the 2nd half. With our foul trouble, he will have to produce for us to win it all.


God help us.
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In reply to Oldbear83 • 9:27p, 4/5/21
Not criticizing, but that was a result of our play, we had very few drives
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In reply to Self Made Bear • 9:27p, 4/5/21
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Mayer killed us that half. His D was terrible, gave up at least three baskets and threw up a brick. If he can play decent the second half we regain our big lead.


Yeah that air ball killed us. It led to butler picking up his second foul on the other end from transition
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9:28p, 4/5/21
Hope we saved some 3 pointers for the second half - got a feeling we're going to need them.
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In reply to Louise Romano • 9:28p, 4/5/21
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GU inizia a capirlo e si sveglia. GU awake now. Start 2 half like 1st.


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In reply to BaylorHistory • 9:28p, 4/5/21
BaylorHistory said:
DanaDane said:
The key to us winning a National Championship will be Matt Mayer in the 2nd half. With our foul trouble, he will have to produce for us to win it all.


God help us.

Mullet vs the porn stache
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In reply to BaylorHistory • 9:28p, 4/5/21
Yes, but probably true
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9:29p, 4/5/21
So we have +16 shots and they have what +16 from the line?
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9:31p, 4/5/21
We were up 45-28 with 2:16. then they went on 9-2 run. Not an ideal way to end but overall a great half.
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9:32p, 4/5/21
Best game I've seen Flamba play since the Freddie & Flo Days
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9:32p, 4/5/21
Alright Bears, here we go! Let's finish strong and win!
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9:33p, 4/5/21
Time for us to go on a run. OUR TURN TO BRING IT HOME!!
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9:33p, 4/5/21
Need Flo and JTT to play super smart here. Gonzaga's going to go right at 'em.
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9:33p, 4/5/21
12/13 zags from the line.
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9:34p, 4/5/21
I'll swap 3s for 2s the rest of the way!
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9:34p, 4/5/21
Boom!!
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9:35p, 4/5/21
Come on guys. Keep that defensive pressure up!
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9:35p, 4/5/21
Good Lord!!!!
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9:36p, 4/5/21
Ref waits until Butler has the ball to call a foul on Thamba
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9:36p, 4/5/21
weak foul!!!
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9:36p, 4/5/21
Ok refs... Do better.
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9:36p, 4/5/21
What the **** ref... that whistle was blown after we had the ball and were moving... dude...
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9:38p, 4/5/21
He was straight up!!!
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9:38p, 4/5/21
One Zag player sealed out 3 bears on that drive... wow.
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