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Butler forward Christian David (25) blocks the shot of Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Butler defeated Florida 76-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Butler trip to Baylor highlights Top 25 college hoops slate

By Dave Skretta Dec. 10, 2019 03:11 AM EST

Kentucky's Tyler Herro, left, looks to pass as he is guarded by Wofford's Fletcher Magee (3) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NCAA Latest: Auburn trounces Kansas to reach Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2019 12:19 PM EDT

Houston's DeJon Jarreau (13) passes to teammate Brison Gresham (55) as Georgia State's Jordan Tyson (50) watches during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Georgetown Hoyas at Harvard Crimson 3/24/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim reacts during the first half against Baylor in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
Baylor shoots past Syracuse 78-69 in NCAA's West Region

By John Marshall Mar. 22, 2019 12:18 AM EDT

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 Makai Mason, left, and guard Jared Butler (12) celebrate the team's win against Syracuse in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
NCAA Latest: Day 1 of tournament in the books

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2019 12:14 PM EDT

Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) shoots as Iowa State forward Michael Jacobson (12) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 14, 2019. Iowa State defeated Baylor 83-66. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Horton-Tucker leads Iowa State past Baylor 83-66 in Big 12

By Avery Osen Mar. 14, 2019 02:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Kansas State guard Barry Brown Jr. (5) goes to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, in Manhattan, Kan. Brown was named to the AP All-Big 12 Conference team, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Texas Tech's Culver AP Big 12 top player, Beard top coach

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 12, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) shoots over Kansas State forward Makol Mawien, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Wade, No. 16 Kansas State hold off Baylor 66-60

By Avery Osen Mar. 02, 2019 10:34 PM EST

Baylor guard Mario Kegler, center, pulls down a rebound during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 73-69. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Kansas plays at Texas Tech in key Big 12 matchup

By Luke Meredith Feb. 21, 2019 03:03 AM EST

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) shoots the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 15 Texas Tech breezes past short-handed Baylor 86-61

Feb. 16, 2019 04:50 PM EST

Kansas State forward Dean Wade, right, drives the ball against Texas forward Dylan Osetkowski, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Brown, Stokes, lead No. 18 Kansas State past Texas 71-64

By Mark Rosner Feb. 12, 2019 11:16 PM EST

Oklahoma guard Jamal Bieniemy, right, pushes out Baylor guard Mark Vital, left, while pulling in a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Jose Yau/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Bandoo leads Baylor past Oklahoma to end two-game skid

By Jason Orts Feb. 11, 2019 11:26 PM EST

Kansas State guard Cartier Diarra, right, reacts to a score against Baylor in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald, via AP)
Big 12-leading K-State big run late to beat Baylor 70-63

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 09, 2019 08:46 PM EST

Texas forward Dylan Osetkowski, left, and Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) compete for control of a rebound during the first half on an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Roach scores 21 as Texas beats Big 12 co-leader Baylor 84-72

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 06, 2019 10:25 PM EST

Baylor guard Makai Mason, right, scores past TCU forward JD Miller, left, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Mason 40 points as Baylor beats TCU 90-64 for 6th win in row

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 02, 2019 10:21 PM EST

Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) shoots between Oklahoma forward Brady Manek, left, and forward Kristian Doolittle, rear, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Mason leads Baylor in 77-47 win over Oklahoma

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 28, 2019 11:20 PM EST

Baylor head coach Scott Drew looks at the bench after a turnover against Alabama in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Kegler, Mason help Baylor top Alabama 73-68 in SEC/Big 12

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 26, 2019 02:24 PM EST

West Virginia guard James Bolden (3) shoots while defended by Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Baylor Bears at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/21/2019

Jan. 22, 2019 02:01 AM EST