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Baylor coach Scott Drew yells out to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
George scores 27, leads No. 21 Baylor past Texas Tech 81-74

Jan. 17, 2023 11:39 PM EST

Oklahoma State guard Avery Anderson III, second from left, scores against Baylor guard Keyonte George (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald, via AP)
Baylor leaves Oklahoma St. in the dark in 74-58 win

Jan. 14, 2023 08:49 PM EST

Baylor guard LJ Cryer (4) battles Washington State guard TJ Bamba (5) for space during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
George has 19 points, No. 11 Baylor beats Washington State

Dec. 19, 2022 01:20 AM EST

Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) drives past Tarleton State guard Javontae Hopkins in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
George, Love lead No. 12 Baylor past Tarleton State 80-57

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 06, 2022 10:28 PM EST

Marquette's Chase Ross reacts after his dunk during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Marquette's defense overwhelms No. 6 Baylor in 96-70 win

By Steve Megargee Nov. 29, 2022 10:46 PM EST

Baylor guard LJ Cryer reacts to his three-point shot over McNeese State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
No. 7 Baylor lot of helpers in 89-60 win over McNeese State

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 23, 2022 06:27 PM EST

UCLA's Dylan Andrews (2) shoots against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Cryer scores 28, lifts No. 5 Baylor past No. 8 UCLA 80-75

By Mark Anderson Nov. 20, 2022 07:55 PM EST

1Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) blocks the shot of Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
With heavy hearts, No. 16 UVA beats No. 5 Baylor in Vegas

By Mark Anderson Nov. 18, 2022 09:40 PM EST

Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) reacts to a three-point shot over Northern Colorado forward Juju Ramirez (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Drew gets 400th win at No. 5 Baylor, 95-62 over N. Colorado

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 14, 2022 10:10 PM EST

Baylor guard LJ Cryer attempts a basket over Northern Colorado guard Caleb Shaw (30) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Northern Colorado Bears at Baylor Bears 11/14/2022

Nov. 14, 2022 09:00 PM EST

Norfolk State guard Joe Bryant Jr. shoots a three point shot over Baylor forward Jalen Bridges in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
George scores 23 points for No. 5 Baylor over Norfolk State

Nov. 11, 2022 10:35 PM EST

Mississippi Valley State guard Arecko Gipson (2), runs up court past Baylor guard Adam Flagler (10), in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Flagler scores 21; No. 5 Baylor overwhelms MVSU in opener

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 07, 2022 02:49 PM EST

FILE - Baylor coach Scott Drew tries to fire up the crowd during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Texas on Feb. 12, 2022, in Waco, Texas. Drew goes into his 20th season at fifth-ranked Baylor, which has become a perennial NCAA Tournament contender is the preseason Big 12 favorite after being part of the conference’s last two regular-season titles. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
No. 5 Baylor preseason B12 favorite for Drew's 20th season

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 21, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

TCU center Eddie Lampkin reacts after injuring his leg during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Sochan and shorthanded No. 7 Baylor get past TCU 72-62

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 19, 2022 02:35 PM EST

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) is helped from the court as he leaves the game with an apparent leg injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 10 Baylor beats No. 20 Texas 80-63 after losing big man

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 12, 2022 02:33 PM EST

Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 10 Baylor uses big second half to beat Kansas St 75-60

By David Smale Feb. 09, 2022 10:34 PM EST

FILE - Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan, bottom, covers his face after getting injured on a play in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Baylor has gotten banged up over the last month, going from the undefeated No. 1 team to 4-4 over its last eight games. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe, File)
Injuries lead to inconsistency in Baylor slide from top spot

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 08, 2022 05:06 PM EST

Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) defends against a three-point basket attempt by West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Akinjo scores 25 points as No. 8 Baylor overcomes WVU 81-77

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 31, 2022 11:39 PM EST

Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford (5) shoots a long 3-point shot in front of Baylor guard/forward Jordan Turner (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama tops No. 4 Baylor; 3rd win over '21 Final Four team

Jan. 29, 2022 07:03 PM EST

Baylor guard Matthew Mayer scores over Kansas State forward Davion Bradford, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald, via AP)
No. 4 Baylor beats Kansas State 74-49 for 3rd win in row

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 25, 2022 10:33 PM EST