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Baylor guard MaCio Teague (31) shoots ahead of Houston guard Quentin Grimes (24) during the second half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Baylor trio of Butler, Teague, Mitchell headed to title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 04, 2021 11:59 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The only reason Baylor's backcourt can't be considered a

Baylor head coach Scott Drew directs his team against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, March 2, 2020. Baylor's prospects for this season improved exponentially when top scorers Jared Butler (16.0 points per game) and senior guard MaCio Teague (13.9 ppg) both decided to return after considering early entry in the NBA draft. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 2 Baylor, AP All-American Butler get another shot at top

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 12, 2020 01:51 PM EST
Jared Butler insists he didn't spend a lot of time pondering what-ifs after the

Media is restricted from court side as Kansas practices for the Big 12 men's basketball tournament in Kansas City, Kan., Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
The Latest: ACC tourney preparing for games without fans

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2020 01:24 PM EDT
The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak's affect on sports around the globe (all

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) shoots as Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
WVU beats No. 4 Baylor, denies Bears chance at league title

By John Raby Mar. 07, 2020 03:38 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Emmitt Matthews ended a long slump to give West

Baylor's Jared Butler (12) shoots over Texas Tech's Terrence Shannon Jr (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, March 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 4 Baylor holds on for 71-68 overtime win over Texas Tech

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 02, 2020 11:55 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — With the shot clock winding down in overtime and a defender

Texas guard Matt Coleman III, bottom, and Baylor guard Jared Butler, right, chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Bears out of woods to No. 1 with 5 coming together at Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 13, 2020 06:09 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — MaCio Teague prefers all the time spent in the gym bonding

Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) scores against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Baylor beats Texas for 21st straight Big 12 victory

By Mark Rosner Feb. 10, 2020 11:32 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — MaCio Teague scored 11 points, Devonte Bandoo added 10 and

Baylor guard MaCio Teague (31) drives to the basket past Iowa State forward Michael Jacobson (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 67-53. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Teague scores 15 points, No. 1 Baylor beats Iowa State 67-53

By Rob Gray Jan. 29, 2020 11:12 PM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Baylor coach Scott Drew always feels fortunate to walk out of

Baylor guard Devonte Bandoo (2) takes a shot over Florida guard Tre Mann (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 1 Baylor stifles Florida 72-61 for 16th straight victory

By Mark Long Jan. 25, 2020 10:25 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 1 Baylor was surprised to learn it was a slight

Oklahoma State guard Isaac Likekele, right, grabs the arm of Baylor guard Devonte Bandoo during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 2 Baylor wins 14th straight, tops Oklahoma State 75-68

By John Tranchina Jan. 18, 2020 02:46 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Trailing by double digits well into the second half,

Butler forward Bryce Nze, right, shoots over Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
No. 11 Baylor holds on for a 53-52 win over No. 18 Butler

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 10, 2019 11:27 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Mark Vital and his Baylor teammates now get to study for

Baylor guard Devonte Bandoo, left, dunks over Maryland-Eastern Shore guard Ty Gibson, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Butler scores 20 as No. 18 Baylor wins 78-46 over 0-10 team

Dec. 03, 2019 10:11 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — No. 18 Baylor avoided any letdown at home against a winless

Baylor guard Jared Butler, left, scores over Maryland-Eastern Shore guard Ty Gibson, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at Baylor Bears 12/3/2019

Dec. 03, 2019 08:20 PM EST

Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) defends as Texas State guard Mason Harrell moves the ball around the perimeter during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
No. 24 Baylor rebounds with 72-63 win over Texas State

Nov. 15, 2019 11:48 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor coach Scott Drew already expected a tough game

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) drives up court against Central Arkansas guard Eddy Kayouloud (13) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/ Jerry Larson)
Butler's 30 points lead No. 16 Baylor to 105-61 win over UCA

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 05, 2019 02:46 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Jared Butler and Baylor's guard-oriented lineup quickly

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Baylor guard Mario Kegler (4) lands on the floor after being fouled by Iowa State forward Michael Jacobson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Big Ten - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Iowa Hawkeyes 3/14/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 01:23 PM EDT

Baylor guard Makai Mason (10) is guarded by Oklahoma State guard Isaac Likekele, left, forward Cameron McGriff, center, and forward Yor Anei, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Likekele scores 23 for Oklahoma State in 67-64 win at Baylor

Mar. 07, 2019 12:35 AM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma State got a glimpse of its future with a pair of freshmen

Baylor guard Makai Mason (10) shoots as Texas guard Courtney Ramey defends during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune Herald via AP)
Kegler, Baylor rally from 19-point deficit, beat Texas in OT

By Jason Orts Feb. 27, 2019 11:45 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Mario Kegler didn't get to answer when asked if he wanted the ball

Baylor guard Jared Butler, right, attempts a shot over West Virginia forward Andrew Gordon, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Baylor Bears 2/23/2019

Feb. 23, 2019 05:37 PM EST