Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua
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)
Defending champ Baylor opens with 85-49 win over Norfolk St

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 17, 2022 04:26 PM EDT

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

Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) checks the overhead scoreboard after being called for a foul against Colorado in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Gonzaga, Arizona remain atop AP Top 25 in week of changes

By John Marshall Feb. 28, 2022 11:59 AM EST

Kansas guard Christian Braun, right, runs the offense as Baylor guard James Akinjo defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 10 Baylor rallies to beat No. 5 Kansas 80-70 in Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 26, 2022 10:42 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

TCU center Eddie Lampkin reacts after injuring his leg during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Sochan and shorthanded No. 7 Baylor get past TCU 72-62

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 19, 2022 02:35 PM EST

Texas Tech's Kevin Obanor (0) celebrates after scoring a 3-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Obanor paces No. 11 Texas Tech for sweep of No. 7 Baylor

Feb. 16, 2022 11:38 PM EST

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua lays on the court with an apparent leg injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Baylor big man has surgery to repair multiple knee ligaments

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 15, 2022 06:26 PM EST

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) is helped from the court as he leaves the game with an apparent leg injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 10 Baylor beats No. 20 Texas 80-63 after losing big man

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 12, 2022 02:33 PM EST

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) is helped from the court as he leaves the game with an apparent leg injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Baylor F Tchamwa Tchatchoua suffers significant knee injury

Feb. 12, 2022 01:24 PM EST

Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 10 Baylor uses big second half to beat Kansas St 75-60

By David Smale Feb. 09, 2022 10:34 PM EST

FILE - Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan, bottom, covers his face after getting injured on a play in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Baylor has gotten banged up over the last month, going from the undefeated No. 1 team to 4-4 over its last eight games. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe, File)
Injuries lead to inconsistency in Baylor slide from top spot

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 08, 2022 05:06 PM EST

Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) defends against a three-point basket attempt by West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Akinjo scores 25 points as No. 8 Baylor overcomes WVU 81-77

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 31, 2022 11:39 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

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

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) dunks the ball while being guarded by West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (William Wotring)
Cryer, Mayer lead No. 5 Baylor past West Virginia 77-68

By John Raby Jan. 18, 2022 07:26 PM EST

West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (11) protects the ball from Baylor guard Kendall Brown (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (William Wotring)
Baylor Bears at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/18/2022

Jan. 18, 2022 05:58 PM EST

Texas Tech coach Mark Adams yells out to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 19 Texas Tech taking down top 10s with senior transfers

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 12, 2022 05:11 PM EST

Oklahoma coach Porter Moser reacts to a call against the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Top-ranked Baylor beats Oklahoma 84-74 for 20th win in row

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 04, 2022 09:31 PM EST