Let's Talk Baylor Basketball

Not great, Bob

 

BEAT TOOTHPASTE!

 

They looked good.

 

I’m seeing Baylor picked by 4.5. Gonna be a tough one, I think.

 

Another Baylor assistant gets his own team. That Scott Drew coaching tree continues to expand

 

Do ya think so, doctor?

 

Who's the Smart Guy?

 

OK...

Did he say "...big brain on Brad" ...or "big brain on Brett?"

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Whaley

 

Okay Baylor BBall fans. Please don’t make me pick through this entire thread to find out why there are so many people who are high on Ja’Kobe Walter. Compartmentalize your homerism: is this guy worth picking #9? Is he even a lotto pick? I don’t see it; what am I missing?

 

I thought he played really well against UH…which is saying something when you consider that defense. He disappeared in the last game.

He’s super young…honestly, I’m not sure. Someone will pick him in the to 12 or so, for sure, I think. He’s the kind of guy I wish would come back another year to refine his game, but hard to argue for that given the money

 

he has a pro level shot. Being very young still, his size and length also translates to what the modern era of the nba is. It's a weak draft.

Would he benefit from returning to college and continue to develop? Of course. But the reality of turning down being guaranteed to be picked in the lottery at the highest level of basketball is something that doesn't get passed on often

 

Scott Drew to Kentucky?

on one hand...the whole culture of JOY (Jesus Others You) ain't gonna fly at Kentucky. You either win there or you're gone. His leash at Baylor is super long.

on the other...it's freaking Kentucky. what an opportunity if you're asked!! Plus a boatload of cash.

I'm in the distinct minority about Drew amongst Baylor fans. First, I think he's a great human being who genuinely cares about the kids he coaches and their families. I don't think that's act, and he should be credited for that. Second, I'm insanely grateful for what he built there given where it was when he took over. It's insane to think he took that to a natty, and if he drinks beer, he'd never have to pay for one around me. Hell, I'd buy him a Dr. Pepper if he prefers.

OTOH...I feel like BU has probably plateaued in mens hoops. I think we had an incredible run helped by a "chip on your shoulder" from the kids who stuck around in 2021 because they couldn't prove to everyone they were the best team in the nation in 2020 due to COVID. I'd love to be wrong about that, obviously. His teams are often out-worked...I loathe that. And the X's and O's aren't great. Recruiting is off the charts good.

Drew is the Vegas favorite to be the next head coach at UK. Not sure Baylor would look to poach. Maybe Tang from Kansas State...he's the logical fit, I think, provided he's willing to leave.

 

If my friend McCasland ends up at Baylor it will be the second most excited I’ve ever been about Baylor hoops and first was when we won a natty

 

Billy Clyde Gillispie II.

I'm actually sad to see it. 21 years is a hell of a run. I hope he fails spectacularly, just like Billy Clyde did.

 

Waco Trib reporter saying that Scott has told staff he will let them know by Thursday…tomorrow.

 

He might actually turn them down. I think the longer it goes the better the chances are that he sticks around Waco. Kentucky has been a bad choice for more than a few coaches in the past. If he's smart he'll see that and resist the temptation.