Impact Cryer came off the bench in each of his first three appearances of the season, and he's coming off back-to-back games with 20 points. Adam Flagler (hand) isn't in the starting lineup Saturday.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
L.J. CRYER #4 - GUARD - HOUSTON COUGARS
14.6 PPG •
1.4 RPG •
2.0 APG
14.6 PPG
1.4 RPG
2.0 APG
Starting Saturday Cryer is starting Saturday's game against Stanford.
No. 9 Baylor makes 21 steals in 92-47 win over Central Ark
LJ Cryer scored 20 points for the second game in a row and ninth-ranked Baylor tied a school record with 21 steals in a 92-47 victory over Central ArkansasNOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Team-high 20 points off bench Cryer logged 20 points (7-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Monday's 89-60 victory over Nicholls.
Impact Cryer has been explosive through two games off the bench this season, averaging 16.5 points, 3.5 three-pointers, and 2.5 assists per contest. It will be more telling what his usage is in upcoming games against quality opponents like Stanford, Arizona State, and Villanova.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cryer scores 20 for No. 9 Baylor in 89-60 win over Nicholls
LJ Cryer had a career-high 20 points to lead five players scoring in double figures for ninth-ranked Baylor in a 89-60 victory over Nicholls StateNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puts in 13 off bench Cryer ended Friday's 87-60 victory over Incarnate Word with 13 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 22 minutes.
Impact Cryer was the team's top scorer off the bench, something that has a chance to become a theme this season. The injury to Langston Love leaves Cryer as easily the top backcourt option off the bench for the Bears. Baylor's starting rotation appears to be pretty solidified, but Cryer should still see 20-25 minutes most nights.
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for full activity Cryer (foot) was cleared for full basketball activities Thursday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Cryer underwent offseason foot surgery in early September but was never in doubt to miss the beginning of the season. His return completes the Bears' backcourt depth as he should hold a sizeable role behind James Akinjo at point guard. The 6-1 sophomore's playing time was capped at just under 10 minutes per game last season due to the Bears' incredible depth. However, with Jared Butler, MaCio Teague and Davion Mitchell all moving on, Cryer will be able to see heftier usage in year two.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return Baylor head coach Scott Drew said Monday that Cryer (foot) is "about a week and a half away" from returning to full basketball activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact After undergoing foot surgery earlier in the offseason, the rising sophomore looks on his way to being back to full health by the time Baylor begins its season Nov. 12. Cryer averaged 3.4 points, 0.8 assists and 0.6 rebounds in 9.9 minutes per game over 20 appearances as a true freshman, but he should be in line for a much larger role as a sophomore after Baylor lost guards Jared Butler, MaCio Teague, Davion Mitchell and Mark Vital from last year's NCAA title team.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not returning until late October Cryer (foot) is not expected to return until the end of October at the earliest, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Cryer underwent offseason surgery so his absence shouldn't be a surprise, though Baylor now has a clear idea of when he'll be able to return to action. Cryer was a reserve on last season's National Championship team, averaging 3.4 points across 9.9 minutes per game.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Team-high 15 points off bench Cryer notched a team-high 15 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT) while adding two assists and two steals in the win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff on Monday.
Impact Cryer got 25 minutes as Baylor was able to cruise against a weaker opponent. The freshman has done a good job providing a spark off the bench this season, averaging 9.2 points, 2.4 three-pointers, and 1.2 steals in 17.4 minutes per contest. He is also shooting 60 percent from behind the arc. Cryer will be battling Adam Flagler for backcourt minutes off the bench behind the star trio of Davion Mitchell, Jared Butler, and MaCio Teague. Baylor will take on Central Arkansas next Tuesday.
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No. 2 Baylor cruises to 99-42 victory over Ark-Pine Bluff WACO, Texas (AP) — Freshman guard LJ Cryer scored 15 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 2 Baylor cruised to a 99-42 victor...
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
No. 2 Baylor cruises to 99-42 victory over Ark-Pine Bluff Freshman guard LJ Cryer scored 15 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 2 Baylor cruised to a 99-42 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday night.
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
No. 2 Baylor cruises to 99-42 victory over Ark-Pine Bluff Freshman guard LJ Cryer scored 15 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 2 Baylor cruised to a 99-42...
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
No. 2 Baylor cruises to 99-42 victory over Ark-Pine Bluff
Freshman guard LJ Cryer scored 15 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 2 Baylor cruised to a 99-42 victory over Arkansas-Pine BluffDECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
