Sochan and shorthanded No. 7 Baylor get past TCU 72-62
Jeremy Sochan matched his season high with 17 points as five players scored in double figures for seventh-ranked BaylorFEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nears double-double in win Sochan finished with 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-8 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 81-77 victory over West Virginia.
Impact Sochan appears back to full strength after missing four games with an ankle injury. Over the last two games, the freshman forward is averaging 15.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.0 steals. If he keeps playing like this, coach Scott Drew won't have a choice but to keep giving Sochan big minutes.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from injury Sochan (ankle) posted five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 74-49 victory over Kansas State.
Impact Sochan returned to the court for the first time since Jan. 8 after suffering an ankle injury. In the 15 games he has played this season, Sochan is averaging 7.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists. His return to Baylor provides some depth off the bench at forward.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Tuesday Sochan (ankle) warmed up with the Bears ahead of Tuesday's game against Kansas State, Niki Lattarulo of KCEN News reports.
Impact After last appearing on Jan. 8, Sochan warmed up with his teammates. The freshman forward has missed the teams four previous games after appearing in fifteen games this season. Sochan has played a large role off the Baylor bench this season, averaging 7.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 steals.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time call Tuesday Baylor head coach Scott Drew labeled Sochan (ankle) as a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt with Kansas State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Sochan hasn't played since Jan. 8 due to his left ankle injury, but he'll have a chance to put an end to a four-game absence if he checks out fine in warmups leading up to Tuesday's 8 p.m. ET tipoff. The freshman big man is averaging 7.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.9 minutes per game through 15 appearances (one start) on the season.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Sochan (ankle) will not play Saturday against Oklahoma.
Impact The forward continues to work his way back from an ankle injury and will miss his fourth consecutive game. Without Sochan, Matthew Mayer and Kendall Brown will handle the bulk of the power forward minutes.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time call Saturday Sochan (ankle) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest versus Oklahoma, Eric Kelly of KWKT Fox 44 reports.
Impact Sochan took part in warmups before Tuesday's game after being labeled a game-time decision but was ultimately held out for a third straight game. It would seem he should have a better chance of returning Saturday, though we may not receive official word on his status until pregame warmups.
JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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
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
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
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
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
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
Officially out Tuesday Sochan (ankle) was spotted on the bench in street clothes ahead of Tuesday's game against Texas Tech, Darby Brown of KWTX News 10 reports.
Impact Sochan just wasn't ready after spraining his ankle against TCU over the weekend. The team will see if the extra few days off is enough for him to get back in the lineup against Oklahoma State on Saturday.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not seen warming up Sochan (ankle) was not spotted warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Texas Tech, Eric Kelly of KWKT Fox 44 reports.
Impact Sochan was deemed a game-time decision due to a sprained ankle he suffered over the weekend. It appears the top ranked Bears are leaning towards playing it safe with the talented freshman and let their veterans absorb his minutes.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains game-time decision Jon Rothstein of CBS SportsSochan (ankle) is still a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Texas Tech, Jon Rothstein reports.
Impact Sochan was forced to leave the game against TCU early with an ankle injury and it appears that same injury is still bothering him. If Sochan is unable to go look for Kendall Brown and Matthew Mayer to take some of the minutes that are up for grabs.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Day-to-day with ankle injury Coach Scott Drew labeled Sochan (ankle) as day-to-day, John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald reports.
Impact Sochan suffered an ankle sprain in last weekend's game against TCU. Coach Drew seemed a little skeptical of Sochan trying to return so fast for Tuesday's game against Texas Tech. Kendall Brown and Matthew Mayer may have to play extra minutes if Sochan is forced to miss more time.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Sochan will miss the rest of Saturday's game against TCU with an ankle injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Sochan left for the locker room in the first half after scoring a pair of points. He couldn't put weight on his leg on his way off the floor and was ruled out very quickly, which may not bode well for his availability for Baylor's next few games.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Assisted to locker room Sochan required help to leave for the locker room during the first half of Saturday's game against TCU, John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald reports.
Impact Sochan couldn't really put any weight on his left leg on the way out, which doesn't seem like a good sign regarding his status for the rest of Saturday or moving forward. The freshman recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3PT) and a rebound prior to his departure from the contest.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Making first career start Tuesday Sochan is in the starting lineup Tuesday against Northwestern State.
Impact Sochan is making his first career start in place of Matthew Meyer, who's out with an undisclosed issue. The freshman is currently averaging 7.8 points and 6.0 rebounds across 11 outings.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seven assists in dominant win Sochan closed with six points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals over 27 minutes during Monday's 94-57 victory over Alcorn State.
Impact Sochan continues to impress off the bench for an unbeaten Bears team. He has now played at least 24 minutes in each of the last three games. Sochan is contributing in multiple categories, averaging 7.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.7 three-pointers, and 0.6 blocks per contest. It will be interesting to see how his role evolves once Baylor gets into Big 12 play.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
12 points off bench Sochan notched 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 18 minutes during Saturday's 99-54 win over UAPB.
Impact Sochan has has been an interesting piece off the bench this season for coach Scott Drew. He is averaging 7.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per contest as a freshman. It will be interesting to see how his role develops as Baylor starts to get into conference play.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Puts in 14 off the bench Sochan had 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 89-60 victory over Nicholls.
Impact Sochan and LJ Cryer combined to score 34 points off the bench in what was a rout of Nicholls. The 6-9 freshman wasn't really tabbed as a big option in the rotation, but Sochan is now averaging 12.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per contest. He is someone to keep an eye on as Baylor start to get into more competitive games.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
