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Keyonte George leads Baylor alumni in the NBA with breakout scoring, posting 36 and 30-point games after returning from an ankle injury.
VJ Edgecombe stands out as a rookie with clutch scoring and strong averages amid All-Star teammates.
Davion Mitchell remains a key facilitator for the Heat with steady minutes in a playoff-contending team setup.
Royce O’Neale provides leadership and reliable shooting as the Suns pursue a playoff run.
Yves Missi, though limited by minutes, is noted for his rebounding and interior presence with the Pelicans.
Ja’Kobe Walter’s role with the Raptors has been inconsistent, yet he remains a part of the rotation.
Jeremy Sochan’s minutes with the Knicks have been limited as the team adjusts its rotation.
Norchad Omier joined the Clippers on a two-way contract with limited recent playing time.
RayJ Dennis has split time between the Hawks' NBA rotation and the G-League with College Park.
Taurean Prince faces a rebuilt role after a season-ending surgery, with a potential return to Milwaukee.

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#2 out of 5

sports19h ago

Utah is slotted as the No. 16 seed for the Big 12 tournament after a late-season loss determined the tiebreakers.
Terrence Brown needs two points to reach 600 for the season, a milestone that would place him among Utah's 600-point club leaders.
Utah's Brown and McHenry have accounted for nearly half of the Utes' scoring this season, signaling a heavy reliance on the duo.
Baylor's top duo, Cameron Carr and Tounde Yessoufou, combines for about 44.6% of the Bears' scoring.
Utah ranks 95th nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency, while Baylor sits higher at 28th, indicating Baylor's stronger offense.
Baylor allows fewer points per game (82.1) than Utah does (78.6), signaling Baylor's stronger defense.
Baylor leads in three-point attempts per game, contributing to its offensive efficiency.
Terrence Brown trails behind top Baylor scorers despite Utah's reliance on him for offense.
The game is scheduled for Saturday in Foster Pavilion, Waco, as part of the regular-season finale.
KenPom projects Baylor to win 84-73, reflecting Baylor's statistical edge in this matchup.

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sports17h ago

Baylor coach Scott Drew compared Kingston Flemings to Russell Westbrook after Houston's win over Baylor.
Flemings has emerged as a team leader in his freshman season for Houston.
Flemings set the Houston freshman scoring record with 465 points this season.
Flemings posted 16.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game during the season.
The comparison to Westbrook frames Flemings as a versatile scorer and playmaker.
The article notes Flemings’ rising profile among rival coaches in 2026.
Houston plays its regular-season finale in Stillwater against Oklahoma State.
Flemings is seen as a potential benchmark for future Houston stars.

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Baylor’s 2027 class includes four commits and sits inside the top 25 nationally.
Cael Thigpen is viewed as Baylor’s most likely 2027 addition, with a high commitment chance per Rivals’ prediction machine.
Rivals shows a 96.2% chance Baylor lands Thigpen, with a 60% confidence level in the prediction.
Thigpen has official visit plans to Baylor in June and also to UNLV.
Kirkland says he is working to bring additional targets like Whisenton and Meyer to Baylor in 2027.
Late 2026 decommitments briefly affected Baylor’s 2026 class but momentum remains as Aranda pursues a top-25 finish.
The recruitment narrative emphasizes in-state talent and strategic visits to strengthen the 2027 class.
Aranda leads Baylor as the Bears evaluate multiple targets while pursuing a strong 2027 class.
Si.com coverage includes direct quotes from Kirkland and Thigpen about Baylor’s recruiting appeal.
Baylor’s 2027 class remains a focal point as the program builds depth for the future.

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#5 out of 5

sports17h ago

Houston tops Baylor 77-64 in a Big 12 showdown, extending the Cougars' season-long edge over the Bears.
Houston flipped the game with a 42-29 second half, turning a tight contest into a comfortable win.
Baylor started fast but struggled after halftime, dropping to a sub-.500 conference record this season.
Joseph Tugler provided a key second-half boost, finishing with a team-high plus/minus of +22.
Houston leveraged its frontcourt depth, increasing production after halftime to pull away.
The Cougars defense limited Baylor during the second half, contributing to the comeback.
Houston's 5-2 all-time series edge against Baylor highlights the program's Big 12 success since joining the league.
Houston's second-half surge is a recurring theme against Baylor in recent meetings.
The 2026 matchup keeps Baylor under pressure entering the Big 12 Tournament.
The game was played in Houston, at Fertitta Center, reflecting Houston’s home-court advantage.

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