Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua
Stanford forward Jaiden Delaire, center Baylor guard Dale Bonner, right, reach for the ball while driving against Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 9 Baylor runs away from Stanford in 2nd half, wins 86-48

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 20, 2021 03:14 PM EST

Central Arkansas guard Camren Hunter (23) drives to the basket for a shot as Baylor's Kendall Brown (2), James Akinjo (11) and Matthew Mayer (24) defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Central Arkansas Bears at Baylor Bears 11/17/2021

Nov. 17, 2021 08:56 PM EST

FILE - Arizona guard James Akinjo (13) plays during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State in Tucson, Ariz., Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. Baylor coach Scott Drew has talked to his team about the unique opportunity as the defending national champion, even with a roster that has changed drastically since the Bears cut down the nets last April. Graduate transfer guard James Akinjo was Arizona's leading scorer last season, and freshman guard Kendall Brown, a five-star recruit, could make an immediate impact. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Very different No. 8 Baylor sees chance to repeat as champs

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Baylor guard Jared Butler cuts down the net after the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 86-70. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Guards stayed at Baylor, paving way for Drew's dream title

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 06, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi drives to the basket ahead of teammate guard Jalen Suggs (1) and Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Baylor beatdown: Bears win title, hang 86-70 loss on Gonzaga

By Eddie Pells Apr. 05, 2021 11:52 PM EDT

Houston forward Justin Gorham (4) loses the ball between Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) and guard Matthew Mayer (24) during the first 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)
Bearing down: Baylor routs Houston 78-59 to reach title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 03, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

Baylor and Houston warmup before 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)
The Latest: Gonzaga stuns UCLA to keep perfect season alive

Apr. 03, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

Baylor and Houston warm up before 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)
Arizona Wildcats at Stanford Cardinal 4/4/2021

Apr. 03, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

FILE - Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) goes up for a dunk against Wisconsin in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, March 21, 2021, file photo. All-American junior Jared Butler and his backcourt mates Davion Mitchell and MaCio Teague pretty much get all of the attention for the top-seeded Bears (26-2), who play a former Southwest Conference rival in the first national semifinal game Saturday. But those guards know they wouldn't be where they are now without the often interchangeable 245-pound post players _ the 6-foot-10 Thamba and and 6-8 Tchamwa Tchatchoua. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Baylor bigs: Flo, `Everyday Jon' help make Bear guards great

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 31, 2021 04:24 PM EDT

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Baylor's Adam Flagler (10) drives against Hartford's Miroslav Stafl (12) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Baylor finds its touch, rolls to 79-55 victory over Hartford

By Eddie Pells Mar. 19, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) dunks the ball past Oklahoma State guard Bryce Williams (14) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Big 12 champ No. 3 Baylor beats No. 17 Oklahoma State 81-70

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 04, 2021 09:28 PM EST

West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) is defended by Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Baylor Bears at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/2/2021

Mar. 02, 2021 06:04 PM EST

Baylor head coach Scott Drew calls in a play to his team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 2 Baylor returns with 77-72 win to stay undefeated

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 23, 2021 11:20 PM EST

File-Baylor guard MaCio Teague, front left, scores past Kansas guard Marcus Garrett in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Waco, Texas. Teague and Davion Mitchell, two of the league’s best shooters, were part of a Big 12-record 23-game winning streak last season in their debuts as Baylor starters. Those former transfers had also gone through a redshirt season together. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Redshirted rosters: No. 2 Baylor benefits from extra years

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 09, 2021 06:11 PM EST

Baylor's Davion Mitchell (45) drives past Auburn's Babatunde Akingbola (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 2 Baylor still undefeated after 84-72 win over Auburn

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 30, 2021 07:35 PM EST

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) reacts after scoring against Kansas State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Mitchell 33 for No. 2 Baylor in 107-59 rout over K-State

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 28, 2021 12:17 AM EST

Iowa State guard Emily Ryan, right, looks over her shoulder as Baylor guard Jaden Owens flips over during a play in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
No. 2 Baylor takes unbeaten record to Oklahoma State

By Dave Skretta Jan. 21, 2021 02:17 AM EST

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) drives between Central Arkansas guard DeAndre Jones (55) and Central Arkansas guard Masai Olowokere (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/ Jerry Larson)
Central Arkansas Bears at Baylor Bears 12/29/2020

Dec. 29, 2020 04:56 PM EST

Baylor guard Jordan Turner, left, and teammate forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, right, battle Arkansas-Pine Bluff forward Markedric Bell for the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 21 2020, in Waco Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald, via AP)
No. 2 Baylor cruises to 99-42 victory over Ark-Pine Bluff

Dec. 21, 2020 10:10 PM EST