Around the Association: What People are Saying about Walter & Missi
Last Wednesday, Baylor’s talented freshman duo of Ja’Kobe Walter (No. 19, Toronto) and Yves Missi (No. 21, New Orleans) became the first pair of BU teammates in program history to get selected in the first round of the same NBA Draft.
Baylor Forward Jalen Bridges Goes Undrafted, Signs Two-Way Deal with Suns
Baylor basketball senior forward Jalen Bridges has signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns.
Baylor Center Yves Missi Taken 21st by Pelicans in NBA Draft
Baylor basketball freshman center Yves Missi was taken with the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans.
Raptors Select Baylor Guard Ja’Kobe Walter with 19th Pick in NBA Draft
Baylor basketball guard and reigning Big 12 Freshman of the Year, Ja’Kobe Walter, was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the 19th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Where do Bridges, Missi & Walter Sit with the Draft a Week Away?
The 2024 NBA Draft is officially one week away, and teams are gearing up to make their selections next Wednesday, June 26 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Breaking: Baylor MBB Adds Forward Jalen Celestine from Transfer Portal
Head coach Scott Drew and Baylor have received a commitment from rising senior forward Jalen Celestine.
Baylor Basketball Forward Jalen Bridges Declares for NBA Draft
With a late second-round to undrafted projection, Bridges will be on the cusp of a Kendall Brown route or possibly an Adam Flagler route into the league.
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Locker Room Reaction: Players Answer Questions after Season-Ending Loss
Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, Caleb Lohner, Langston Love and Jalen Bridges took questions after the Bears lost to Clemson in the round of 32.
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Locker Room Notes: The Bears Prepare for Clemson
Watch the players answer questions on their prep day before the round of 32!
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Postgame Presser: Drew & Players Answer Questions after Win over Colgate
The Baylor Men's Basketball head coach, plus players Jalen Bridges and Ja'Kobe Walter met with the media in Memphis after their round one win over No. 14 seed Colgate.
Bridges, Bears Bomb Colgate from Deep, Win 92-67
Jalen Bridges led the Bears’ three-point barrage with five makes and 23 points to lead all scorers. Ja’Kobe Walter netted 19 points including three triples, and Jayden Nunn hit four from downtown on his way to 15 points.
Presser: Baylor Previews Colgate in Round of 64 from Memphis
RayJ Dennis and Jalen Bridges joined head coach Scott Drew in taking questions from the media in Memphis.
Baylor’s Walter Named Freshman of the Year, Headlining BU’s All-Big 12 Honorees
Walter joins Keyonte George and Quincy Miller as previous BU Big 12 Freshman of the Year winners
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Postgame Presser: Baylor Bears vs. Texas Longhorns
Scott Drew, Rodney Terry, and players for both teams answered questions after the Bears' win on their Senior Night.
Bridges' 32 Lifts Bears Past Longhorns on Senior Night, 93-85
The senior’s career-high point total came by virtue of a 6-for-7 three-point shooting performance and 10-13 free throw performance. He also snagged 9 rebounds in his 39 minutes.
How Baylor's Pick-and-Roll Attack Crushed Kansas
Baylor picks up a big win in Waco thanks to massive improvement in pick-and-rolls
Dennis Double-Double Leads No. 15 Bears Past No. 7 Jayhawks, 82-74
It was a very even offensive day for Baylor with all but one starter reaching double-digit points. RayJ Dennis, who led the Bears in scoring with 19 points, iced the game away late with multiple buckets and free throws.
No. 15 Bears Bully Frogs to Claim 62-54 Win
Scott Drew’s squad not only avenged their earlier 3OT loss to the Frogs but also earned their head coach a 15th 20-win season in the last 17 years.
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Postgame Presser: No. 11 Baylor vs. No. 2 Houston
Scott Drew, Jalen Bridges and Ja'Kobe Walter answered questions for the Bears while Kelvin Sampson, LJ Cryer, J'Wan Roberts and Jamal Shead took questions for Houston.
