James Akinjo
Norfolk State guard Joe Bryant Jr. shoots a three point shot over Baylor forward Jalen Bridges in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
George scores 23 points for No. 5 Baylor over Norfolk State

Nov. 11, 2022 10:35 PM EST

FILE - Baylor coach Scott Drew tries to fire up the crowd during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Texas on Feb. 12, 2022, in Waco, Texas. Drew goes into his 20th season at fifth-ranked Baylor, which has become a perennial NCAA Tournament contender is the preseason Big 12 favorite after being part of the conference’s last two regular-season titles. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
No. 5 Baylor preseason B12 favorite for Drew's 20th season

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 21, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

Baylor guard James Akinjo (11) drives against Norfolk State guard Christian Ings (0) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Baylor starters Brown, Akinjo entering names into NBA draft

Mar. 30, 2022 07:22 PM EDT

Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing calls out to the team after a shot clock violation during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall at the Big East men's tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in New York. Seton Hall won 57-53. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
3 Georgetown men's basketball players enter transfer portal

Mar. 30, 2022 05:55 PM EDT

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) goes up for a shot as Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan (1) defends in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Baylor Bears 3/19/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

Richmond guard Jacob Gilyard (0) reacts after an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament against Davidson, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Richmond's 6 graduate seniors get 2nd NCAA Tournament chance

By John Wawrow Mar. 16, 2022 06:37 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard, right, dribbles up the court past Saint Mary's guard Logan Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Nembhard orchestrates Gonzaga's run to No. 1 NCAA seed

By John Marshall Mar. 16, 2022 04:13 PM EDT

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, right, blocks a shot by Purdue guard Jaden Ivey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
NCAA Tournament features dynamic guards, backcourt wizards

By Larry Lage Mar. 16, 2022 04:53 AM EDT

FILE - Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates after defeating North Carolina following an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. Tshiebwe is the unanimous pick as The Associated Press player of the year in the Southeastern Conference, announced Tuesday, March 8, 2022.(AP Photo/Joe Buglewicz, File)
The Associated Press Men's All-America Teams

By The Associated Press Mar. 15, 2022 12:01 PM EDT

Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan, left, shoots under pressure from Oklahoma guard Umoja Gibson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fresh to Baylor, Sochan and Brown big for defending champs

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 15, 2022 02:52 AM EDT

Oklahoma guard Jordan Goldwire shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Sooners take down No. 3 Baylor 72-67 in Big 12 quarterfinals

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2022 09:21 PM EST

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski works the bench in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse during quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/11/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 01:18 PM EST

Texas Tech guard Adonis Arms, left, shoots as Oklahoma State forward Tyreek Smith (23) defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Kansas again No. 1 seed for wide-open Big 12 Tournament

By Dave Skretta Mar. 08, 2022 05:22 PM EST

FILE - TCU forward Emanuel Miller, left, defends against a shot by Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Kansas senior guard Ochai Agbaji is the unanimous pick as The Associated Press Big 12 player of the year, announced Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Kansas guard Agbaji unanimous pick for AP Big 12 top player

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 08, 2022 12:37 PM EST

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30), guard Jalen Coleman-Lands (55) and forward Zach Clemence (21) celebrate after defeating Texas during overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas G Agbaji unanimous pick by B12 coaches as top player

Mar. 06, 2022 09:13 PM EST

Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan (1) drives against Iowa State forward George Conditt IV (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
No. 3 Baylor beats Iowa St 75-68 for share of Big 12 title

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 05, 2022 08:30 PM EST

Oklahoma State guard Bryce Thompson (1) gestures to the crowd following a score against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Flagler scores 29, leads No. 10 Baylor past Oklahoma State

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 21, 2022 11:47 PM EST

West Virginia guard Sean McNeil (22) looks for room to make a pass as Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan (1) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Baylor Bears 1/31/2022

Jan. 31, 2022 09:56 PM EST

Wake Forest's Alondes Williams (31) drives during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Sat, Jan. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Erin Edgerton)
Old newcomers making big impacts in college basketball

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 27, 2022 04:55 PM EST

Baylor guard Matthew Mayer scores over Kansas State forward Davion Bradford, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald, via AP)
No. 4 Baylor beats Kansas State 74-49 for 3rd win in row

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 25, 2022 10:33 PM EST