Bracket Forecast: Defending champ Baylor loses No. 1 seed
The defending champion Baylor Bears have lost their 1-seed in our latest edition of the NCAA bracket projections.JANUARY 19, 2022
13BAYLOR BEARS 4-2 · 15TH IN BIG 12
4-2 · 15TH IN BIG 12
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Cryer, Mayer lead No. 5 Baylor past West Virginia 77-68
LJ Cryer scored a career-high 25 points in his second start of the season, and No. 5 Baylor snapped a two-game losing streak with a 77-68 victory over West VirginiaJANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baylor vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line & Over/Under for Jan. 18 College Basketball Game Baylor vs West Virginia Basketball Game Info No. 5 Baylor Bears (15-2, 3-2 Big 12) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (13-3, 2-2 Big 12) Date: T...
JANUARY 18, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
James Akinjo - Out Tuesday Akinjo (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's game against West Virginia, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Impact The senior will miss his first game of the season due to an undisclosed injury he suffered during the team's last game against Oklahoma State on Saturday. LJ Cryer is earning the starting nod with Akinjo out. Akinjo will likely be tabbed day-to-day leading up to Baylor's next game against Oklahoma on Saturday.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Sochan - Won't play Tuesday Sochan (ankle) is in street clothes and won't play Tuesday against West Virginia, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Impact Sochan was reportedly spotted during warmups but appears to be in line to miss the contest after all. His absence leaves the Bears without two key players in the rotation as they look to avoid an upset Tuesday. Sochan's next chance to suit up comes Saturday at Oklahoma.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LJ Cryer - Gets spot start on Tuesday Cryer is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against West Virginia.
Impact Cryer will make just his second start of the season as James Akinjo may or not be available on Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury. Cryer has been on of the most productive sixth men this season, averaging 13.1 points and 2.7 three-pointers per contest.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Akinjo - Not listed in starting lineup Akinjo (undisclosed) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against West Virginia, Justin Jackson of DominionPost.com reports.
Impact Akinjo came out late for warmups after being deemed a game-time decision, so he is in uniform. There's a chances that Akinjo may be available for some minutes off the bench, but he's probably worth avoiding in daily lineups.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Sochan - Spotted warming up Sochan (ankle) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against West Virginia, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Impact Sochan is a game-time decision after missing the last two games due to an ankle injury. Sochan could be in for more playing time with James Akinjo not warming up while he deals with an undisclosed injury.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Akinjo - Not spotted warming up Akinjo (undisclosed) is not warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against West Virginia, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Impact Akinjo was deemed a game-time decision due to an undisclosed injury he picked up in last Saturday's loss to Oklahoma State. This is not a positive sign for Baylor and it is looking like it will be LJ Cryer and Adam Flagler who will man the backcourt against the Mountaineers.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Sochan - Viewed as game-time call Baylor head coach Scott Drew labeled Sochan (ankle) as a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt with West Virginia, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact The Bears could be down two key contributors Tuesday in Sochan and guard James Akinjo (undisclosed), who is also being viewed as a game-time call in advance of the 5 p.m. ET tipoff. Sochan, who has missed the Bears' last two games, averages 7.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.9 minutes per contest over 15 appearances on the season.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Akinjo - Viewed as game-time call Baylor head coach Scott Drew labeled Akinjo (undisclosed) as a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt with West Virginia, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact The Arizona transfer is at risk of missing his first game of the season after he picked up an injury during Saturday's loss to Oklahoma State. If Akinjo can't go, LJ Cryer would likely step into a starting role alongside Adam Flagler in the backcourt.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzaga back at No. 1 in AP Top 25; Auburn up to No. 2
Preseason No. 1 Gonzaga has climbed back to the top of The Associated Press men’s basketball poll, ending Baylor’s five-week runJANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
POLL ALERT: Gonzaga reclaims No. 1 in Top 25, edging out No. 2 Auburn after wild week; Baylor falls to 5th, USC to 16th
POLL ALERT: Gonzaga reclaims No. 1 in Top 25, edging out No. 2 Auburn after wild week; Baylor falls to 5th, USC to 16thJANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LJ Cryer - Puts in 18 points off the bench Cryer closed with 18 points (5-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 61-54 loss to Oklahoma State.
Impact Cryer led all Bears in scoring, but it wasn't enough to avoid dropping a second straight game at home. The sophomore has been one of the best sixth men all season, averaging 13.1 points and 2.7 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes per contest. He has a chance to start Tuesday's game against West Virginia with James Akinjo dealing with an undisclosed injury.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Mayer - 16 points in second straight home loss Mayer chipped in 16 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 61-54 loss to Oklahoma State.
Impact This was somehow the first time since Dec. 14 that Mayer has scored in double figures. Unfortunately it came in the team's second straight loss at home. Mayer flashed potential off the bench as a junior, but many thought he would have been much more productive as a regular started this season. He will hope for more games like this as we get further into Big 12 play.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Sochan - Remains day-to-day Coach Scott Drew said that Sochan (ankle) is day-to-day, John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald reports.
Impact Sochan has missed the last two games with an ankle injury. Potentially related, Baylor has lost its first two games of the season in that timespan. The Bears have a tough road game against West Virginia on Tuesday and they would really like to have the talented freshman back.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Akinjo - Day-to-day with injury Coach Scott Drew said that Akinjo (undisclosed) is day-to-day, John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald reports.
Impact Akinjo picked up an undisclosed injury in last Saturday's loss to Oklahoma State. He will likely be a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against West Virginia. LJ Cryer would be a prime option to start in the backcourt if Akinjo can't suit up.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 1 Baylor visits West Virginia following Curry's 23-point showing
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 1 Baylor loses 2nd straight home game, 61-54 to Okla St
Bryce Thompson scored the game’s final six points and finished with 19 as Oklahoma State beat No. 1 Baylor 61-54 on Saturday, giving the Bears consecutive home losses for the first...JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oklahoma State beats No. 1 Baylor 61-54 , giving the Bears consecutive home losses for first time in nearly six years
Oklahoma State beats No. 1 Baylor 61-54 , giving the Bears consecutive home losses for first time in nearly six yearsJANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jeremy Sochan - Likely out Saturday Sochan (ankle) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Oklahoma State, Nikki Lattarulo of 6NewsCTX reports.
Impact Sochan was considered a game-time call coming into the weekend but it does not appear that he'll be able to play against the Cowboys. His next chance to return comes Tuesday against West Virginia.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Sochan - Game-time decision Saturday Sochan (ankle) is expected to be a game-time call for Saturday's matchup with Oklahoma State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Sochan suffered an ankle sprain Jan. 8, against TCU which forced him to miss Tuesday's game against Texas Tech. This same lingering issue has a chance to keep Sochan out another game as he will likely be a game-time call against Oklahoma State. The 6-foot-9 freshman has played in 15 games for Baylor this season, putting up 7.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, two assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks per game. If Sochan is unable to suit up today, his next chance to return will be Tuesday when Baylor takes on West Virginia.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson and the Oklahoma State Cowboys take on conference foe No. 1 Baylor
JANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scheierman, Dentlinger leads South Dakota State over Omaha
Baylor Scheierman had 26 points plus 11 rebounds as South Dakota State beat Nebraska Omaha 95-86JANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auburn, UCLA join Baylor and Gonzaga atop Katz's Tiers
Baylor and Gonzaga remain best in class, while a pair of new teams join Andy Katz's top tier. Find out who else makes the cut.JANUARY 13, 2022
