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#25 Baylor Bears: College Basketball 111 in 111

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Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series.  Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days.  Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #25 Baylor Bears: College Basketball 111 in 111

Baylor’s Perry Jones III: sliding NBA Draft stock drops him from lottery

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Of all the NBA Draft prospects who've seen their stock slide this year, Perry Jones III from Baylor could be the one hurting the most. Or at least the one who's seen his draft stock slide the most. Despite the success of the Baylor Bears this past college basketball season, Jones stock didn't rise it fell from the top 5, lottery lock down to mid to late first round. Mostly, … [Read more...] about Baylor’s Perry Jones III: sliding NBA Draft stock drops him from lottery

Did Baylor’s Quincy Miller make a mistake by entering NBA Draft?

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After initially announcing his intention to return to Baylor for his sophomore season, Quincy Miller had a change of heart and declared for the 2012 NBA Draft.  "At first, I was listening to everybody else's opinion instead my own," Miller admitted at the NBA Draft Combine.  "Ever since I was younger, I just wanted to play in the NBA so I was like I might as well go follow my … [Read more...] about Did Baylor’s Quincy Miller make a mistake by entering NBA Draft?

Baylor’s Perry Jones leaving for NBA Draft, opens door for Isaiah Austin

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Length, size, athleticism, and versatility.  Those attributes have been staples of Baylor's frontcourt for the past few seasons.  Even though the Bears lose Perry Jones who declared for the NBA Draft on Monday, that tradition of size inside will continue with McDonald's All-American Isaiah Austin arriving in Waco next season. … [Read more...] about Baylor’s Perry Jones leaving for NBA Draft, opens door for Isaiah Austin

2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25

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With the Kentucky Wildcats cutting down the nets last night, we can officially close the book on the 2011-2012 college basketball season.  Hoop junkies like myself are already looking ahead to next season so allow me to present to you my way too early 2012-2013 preseason Top 25. There are still several factors that could alter a teams roster between now and the start of next … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25

Analyzing all 9 Undefeated College Basketball Teams

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Nine undefeated teams left in all of college basketball. And none of them are named Kentucky, Duke, North Carolina, Duke (I listed them twice because ESPN loves them so much), Ohio State, Florida or Kansas. In other words, if you're still undefeated at this point of this season, you are legit- at least to some extent. By mid December, pretty much everyone has played in a … [Read more...] about Analyzing all 9 Undefeated College Basketball Teams

Baylor Has NBA Bound Duo in Perry Jones III, Quincy Miller

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There are only 9 undefeateds left in all of college basketball. One of which is the #7 Baylor Bears; who this season are living up to the expectations they didn't reach last year. Baylor missed the NCAA Tournament in 2010-11, and that shortcoming fuels their fire this season. Baylor has one of the top frontcourts in the nation, with three long and lean guys who drastically … [Read more...] about Baylor Has NBA Bound Duo in Perry Jones III, Quincy Miller

#7 Baylor Bears: College Basketball 111 in 111

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Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series.  Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days.  This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days.  We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order.  We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #7 Baylor Bears: College Basketball 111 in 111

NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch (2/22/11)

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With two weeks left in the regular season, we are hitting the stretch run of the college basketball season and teams are trying to improve their resume and pick up some key wins to help their NCAA Tournament hopes.  Here are some crucial games this week that have bubble teams matching head-to-head that could ultimately make or break their chances of being selected for the Field … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch (2/22/11)