Adam Flagler
Baylor forward Jalen Bridges sits on the bench late in the second half of the team's second-round college basketball game against Creighton in the men's NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Leyba)
Ok State Bracket - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at Ok State Bracket - Second Round - Game 1 (win) 3/21/2023

Mar. 19, 2023 09:32 PM EDT

Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, grabs a rebound away from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Indiana State Sycamores 3/20/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

Baylor guard LJ Cryer, center, drives to the rim between UC Santa Barbara guards Calvin Wishart, left, and Josh Pierre-Louis in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at Baylor Bears 3/17/2023

Mar. 17, 2023 01:54 PM EDT

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) drives around Wichita State guard Jaron Pierre Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
NCAA Tournament success depends on strong guard play

By Steve Megargee Mar. 13, 2023 05:10 AM EDT
Anyone trying to fill out their NCAA Tournament brackets ought to start by figuring

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang congratulates Kansas State center Abayomi Iyiola (23) as he heads to the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kansas star Jalen Wilson named AP Big 12 player of the year

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 07, 2023 11:30 AM EST
Big 12 scoring and rebounding leader Jalen Wilson of Kansas is the unanimous pick as

Baylor guard Keyonte George (1) and Iowa State forward Tre King (0) reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Iowa State ends 4-game skid with 73-58 win at No. 7 Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 04, 2023 03:48 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger got everyone involved in the

Oklahoma State guard Caleb Asberry (5) shoots over Baylor guard Adam Flagler (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cryer, Bonner help No. 7 Baylor top Oklahoma State 74-68

By Tony Sellars Feb. 27, 2023 11:53 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — LJ Cryer and Dale Bonner each scored 15 points, and No. 7

Baylor guard Adam Flagler (10) looks down court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Flagler scores 28, No. 14 Baylor rallies to beat No. 17 TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 11, 2023 06:42 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU fans serenaded Adam Flagler with chants of “air ball!,

Oklahoma guard Otega Oweh (3) scores past Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
George and Flagler lead No. 14 Baylor over Oklahoma, 82-72

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 08, 2023 11:36 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor big man Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua really worked on that

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) shoots to score over Baylor forward Josh Ojianwuna (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Kansas State 14-1 after overtime victory at No. 19 Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 07, 2023 08:49 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — New Kansas State coach Jerome Tang had a tough time enjoying

Iowa State guard Caleb Grill (2) grabs a rebound over teammate Osun Osunniyi (21) and Baylor forward Josh Ojianwuna (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State knocks off No. 12 Baylor, 77-62 in Big 12 opener

By Andrew Logue Dec. 31, 2022 04:32 PM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur and Caleb Grill combined for 41 points as Iowa State

Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) steals the ball from Nicholls State forward Edoardo Del Cadia (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
George, Flagler pace No. 12 Baylor in win over Nicholls

Dec. 28, 2022 10:40 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Keyonte George scored 21 points, and No. 12 Baylor pulled away

Baylor guard LJ Cryer (4) battles Washington State guard TJ Bamba (5) for space during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
George has 19 points, No. 11 Baylor beats Washington State

Dec. 19, 2022 01:20 AM EST
DALLAS (AP) — Keyonte George scored five straight points that gave Baylor the lead

Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) drives past Tarleton State guard Javontae Hopkins in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
George, Love lead No. 12 Baylor past Tarleton State 80-57

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 06, 2022 10:28 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — With upperclassmen — and top two scorers — LJ Cryer and Adam

Baylor head coach Scott Drew, center, talks to his team on the floor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)
No. 6 Baylor rallies past No. 14 Zags in 2021 title rematch

Dec. 02, 2022 10:53 PM EST
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — In a rematch of the 2021 national championship game, Adam

Marquette's Chase Ross reacts after his dunk during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Marquette's defense overwhelms No. 6 Baylor in 96-70 win

By Steve Megargee Nov. 29, 2022 10:46 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette has developed a habit under Shaka Smart of saving its top

Baylor guard LJ Cryer reacts to his three-point shot over McNeese State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
No. 7 Baylor lot of helpers in 89-60 win over McNeese State

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 23, 2022 06:27 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Seventh-ranked Baylor was just fine after finally settling back in

UCLA's Dylan Andrews (2) shoots against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Cryer scores 28, lifts No. 5 Baylor past No. 8 UCLA 80-75

By Mark Anderson Nov. 20, 2022 07:55 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — LJ Cryer scored a career-high 28 points in a potential March preview

Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) reacts to a three-point shot over Northern Colorado forward Juju Ramirez (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Drew gets 400th win at No. 5 Baylor, 95-62 over N. Colorado

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 14, 2022 10:10 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Scott Drew was initially just trying to put together a full team

Baylor guard LJ Cryer attempts a basket over Northern Colorado guard Caleb Shaw (30) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Northern Colorado Bears at Baylor Bears 11/14/2022

Nov. 14, 2022 09:00 PM EST