MaCio Teague
Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) scores against Kansas forwards Mitch Lightfoot (44) and Jalen Wilson (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Butler scores 30, unbeaten No. 2 Baylor tops No. 9 Kansas

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 18, 2021 11:19 PM EST

Baylor head coach Scott Drew watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
No. 2 Baylor to 12-0 after 68-60 win at No. 15 Texas Tech

Jan. 16, 2021 06:51 PM EST

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) celebrates the win over TCU with guard MaCio Teague (31) after an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/ Richard W. Rodriguez)
Butler scores 28, No. 2 Baylor 11-0 after 67-49 win at TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 09, 2021 06:35 PM EST

Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger talks with his team during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 2 Baylor is 10-0 after 76-61 win over Oklahoma

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 06, 2021 11:14 PM EST

Baylor guard L.J. Cryer (4) attempts a three point shots over Alcorn State guard Arne Morris (24) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/ Jerry Larson)
No. 2 Baylor beats Alcorn State 105-76 to stay undefeated

Dec. 30, 2020 05:13 PM EST

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) drives between Central Arkansas guard DeAndre Jones (55) and Central Arkansas guard Masai Olowokere (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/ Jerry Larson)
No. 2 Baylor beats Central Arkansas 93-56 to stay undefeated

Dec. 29, 2020 06:11 PM EST

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) drives between Central Arkansas guard DeAndre Jones (55) and Central Arkansas guard Masai Olowokere (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/ Jerry Larson)
Central Arkansas Bears at Baylor Bears 12/29/2020

Dec. 29, 2020 04:56 PM EST

Baylor guard Jordan Turner, left, and teammate forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, right, battle Arkansas-Pine Bluff forward Markedric Bell for the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 21 2020, in Waco Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald, via AP)
No. 2 Baylor cruises to 99-42 victory over Ark-Pine Bluff

Dec. 21, 2020 10:10 PM EST

Teague scores 23, No. 2 Baylor beats Kansas State 100-69

By Avery Osen Dec. 19, 2020 06:12 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Baylor returned from a week-long pause due to COVID-19 concerns and didn't miss a beat. MaCio Teague had 23 points...

Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) goes up for a shot as Stephen F. Austin's David Kachelries (4) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Baylor Bears 12/9/2020

Dec. 09, 2020 09:02 PM EST

Illinois' Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) shoots next to Baylor's Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 2 Baylor uses stout defense to get past No. 5 Illinois

By Michael Marot Dec. 03, 2020 12:28 AM EST

Baylor's Jared Butler (12) passes around Louisiana-Lafayette's Brayan Au (41) and Theo Akwuba (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 2 Baylor wins delayed opener 112-82 over La-Lafayette

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 28, 2020 10:25 PM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) is congratulated by teammate Devon Dotson after a three-point basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, in this Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. Sophomore guard Christian Braun is one of the Big 12's best sharpshooters. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Baylor, Kansas lead stacked Big 12 into college hoops season

By Dave Skretta Nov. 12, 2020 03:06 PM EST

Baylor head coach Scott Drew directs his team against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, March 2, 2020. Baylor's prospects for this season improved exponentially when top scorers Jared Butler (16.0 points per game) and senior guard MaCio Teague (13.9 ppg) both decided to return after considering early entry in the NBA draft. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 2 Baylor, AP All-American Butler get another shot at top

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 12, 2020 01:51 PM EST

FILE - Virginia head coach Tony Bennett directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. Virginia will begin the college basketball season at No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time

By Dave Skretta Nov. 09, 2020 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this March 2, 2020, file photo, Baylor's Jared Butler (12) shoots against Texas Tech's Terrence Shannon Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas. Baylor All-Big 12 guard Jared Butler plans to enter his name into the NBA draft pool while keeping open his options to return to the Bears for his junior season. Butler announced his intentions in a Twitter post Monday, April 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Baylor's top 2 scorers exploring NBA draft but could return

Apr. 20, 2020 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, TCU guard Desmond Bane (1) speaks to the media after a 75-72 win over Baylor in an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas. Bane was selected to the Associated Press All-Big 12 first team announced Tuesday, March 10, 2020.(AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
Kansas' Azubuike AP Big 12 player of year, Drew top coach

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 10, 2020 12:39 PM EDT

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) shoots as Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
WVU beats No. 4 Baylor, denies Bears chance at league title

By John Raby Mar. 07, 2020 03:38 PM EST

Baylor's Jared Butler (12) shoots over Texas Tech's Terrence Shannon Jr (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, March 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 4 Baylor holds on for 71-68 overtime win over Texas Tech

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 02, 2020 11:55 PM EST

TCU head coach Jamie Dixon gestures from the sidelines during an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Bane has late push for TCU in 75-72 win over No. 2 Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 29, 2020 04:49 PM EST