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.
Baylor Freshman Phenom Ja'Kobe Walter Declares for NBA Draft
The freshman phenom averaged an impressive 14.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 32.3 minutes per game.
Bears Downed By Clemson 74-62 in Round of 32
The Bears fell behind early, nearly erased a 15-point second-half deficit, then missed key free throws down the stretch to see their season come to what feels like an early end.
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Postgame Presser: Baylor Ends Season with Loss to Clemson in NCAA Tournament
Scott Drew, Ja'Kobe Walter and RayJ Dennis met with the media after Baylor crashed out in the second round for the third straight year.
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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.
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Presser: Baylor Men's Basketball Preview Big 12 Tournament
Scott Drew, Ja'Kobe Walter and RayJ Dennis answered questions for the Bears on Tuesday.
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 Men's Basketball at Texas Tech
After their loss, Scott Drew and Ja'Kobe Walter took questions from the media in Lubbock.
No. 11 Bears Drop Regular Season Finale to Texas Tech, 78-68
The Bears had locked up the number three seed in the Big 12 tournament before tip-off thanks to a loss by Kansas at Houston. However, the loss was a disappointing way to head into the postseason.
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.
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Presser: Baylor Men's Basketball Previews Kansas and Texas
Scott Drew, Ja'Kobe Walter and Yves Missi took questions on Firday before their Saturday matchup with the Kansas Jayhawk and Monday game against the Texas Longhorns
