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College Basketball Games of the Week: Iowa, IU Meet in Big Ten New Coaches Battle

There's a full slate of college basketball games on FOX this holiday weekend for both men's and women's ball, and here's why and when you sh...

5 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Games of the Week: Iowa, IU Meet in Big Ten New Coaches Battle

Dan Skillings Jr. - Game-time decision Friday Skilings (knee) is a game-time decision for Friday's game at Kansas, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Baylor will update Skillings' injury status 90 minutes the team logs another road game. Even though the team recently defeated Oklahoma State, Kansas is expected to provide a more difficult challenge, especially with positive momentum after defeating Big 12 powerhouse Iowa State on Tuesday. Averaging 11.3 points and 6.6 rebounds this season, Skillings provides versatile yet needed production for a Baylor team struggling in terms of health.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Everything Baylor coach Scott Drew said ahead of big game vs. Kansas Big 12 play hasn't been kind to Baylor in the early part of conference play. The Bears found themselves 0-3 in the Big 12 after falling to T...

23 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Dan Skillings Jr. - Listed as questionable Skillings (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Kansas.

Impact Skillings was unable to go Tuesday night against the Cowboys but wasn't necessarily needed during a blowout victory. The senior guard has been upgraded to questionable after suffering a knee injury Jan. 10. More on his final availability could potentially be determined during pregame warmups.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Baylor faces Kansas following Yessoufou's 23-point performance

Baylor plays the Kansas Jayhawks after Tounde Yessoufou scored 23 points in the Bears' 94-79 win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Torrid Shooting, Fast Start, Helps Baylor Earn its first Conference Victory The Baylor Bears basketball team took their show on the road to Stillwater, Oklahoma. The hope on their end was to put a stop to a three-gam...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Tounde Yessoufou scores 23 as Baylor posts wire-to-wire 94-79 victory over Oklahoma State

Tounde Yessoufou scored 23 points to lead five Baylor players in double figures, and the Bears posted a wire-to-wire 94-79 victory over Oklahoma State

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Baylor visits Oklahoma State following Fallah's 21-point game

Oklahoma State hosts the Baylor Bears after Parsa Fallah scored 21 points in Oklahoma State's 83-71 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dan Skillings Jr. - Downgraded to out Skillings (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact Skillings was termed doubtful due to a knee injury he suffered against Houston on Saturday. As expected, he'll miss Tuesday's tilt. Skillings' next chance to play will come Friday at Kansas

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fallah leads Oklahoma State against Baylor after 21-point outing

Oklahoma State hosts the Baylor Bears after Parsa Fallah scored 21 points in Oklahoma State's 83-71 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Michael Rataj - Tough start to Big 12 play Rataj had six points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes during Saturday's 77-55 loss to Houston.

Impact It's been a bit of a tough start to Big 12 play for Rataj, who averaged 10.4 ppg and 6.6 rpg over the first 12 games of the season but is posting just 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in three conference games. Granted, the opponents have been some of the top teams in the league, but two of those games have been at home, and Baylor is on a three-game losing streak nonetheless. The Bears will need to rally soon to stay on the fringes of the NCAA Tournament conversation, and that starts with a road matchup Tuesday at Oklahoma State.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tounde Yessoufou - Slowing down in league play? Yessoufou supplied 11 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes during Saturday's 77-55 loss to Houston.

Impact Yessoufou finished non-conference action with back-to-back 28-point games, but the scoring has trailed off in league play, as he's averaged 10.3 ppg in three Big 12 games, and the Bears have came away with an 0-3 record. Granted, those losses have came against some of the best the Big 12 has to offer, but the risk of hitting that freshman wall is still a concern. The freshman and projected first-round NBA Draft pick will look to bounce back Tuesday at Oklahoma State.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dan Skillings Jr. - Doubtful Tuesday Skillings (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Tuesday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact Skillings avoided any major damage to his knee during Saturday's loss against Houston, per Brice Cherry of the Waco Tribune-Herald, but he remains unlikely to suit up for the Bears on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-6 senior, who is averaging 11.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals on 27.5 minutes per game, is expected to make his return "sooner rather than later" according to head coach Scott Drew.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

James Nnaji - Steady contributor for Bears Nnaji notched three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 17 minutes during Saturday's 77-55 loss to Houston.

Impact With various injuries happening in the Baylor frontcourt in 2025, Nnaji was a controversial mid-year addition at the semester break, and he's been playing meaningful minutes despite the Bears going 0-3 with him in the rotation. The 7-0 backup center has increased his rebounding total in each of the three games he's appeared in so far, culminating in a season-best total Saturday against a tough Houston frontcourt. Considering he's only attempted six shots in three games, Nnaji likely won't be on the fantasy radar, as his value comes mostly from a real-life and defensive perspective. His next chance to make an impact will be Tuesday at Oklahoma State.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma State hosts Baylor following Fallah's 21-point outing

Oklahoma State plays the Baylor Bears after Parsa Fallah scored 21 points in Oklahoma State's 83-71 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Baylor hosts Flemings and No. 7 Houston

No. 7 Houston takes on the Baylor Bears after Kingston Flemings scored 23 points in the Cougars' 69-65 victory over the Texas Tech Red Raiders

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: Jaloni Cambridge's 41 Points Power Ohio State

Ohio State won with a huge performance, Arizona buried K-State, Vanderbilt stayed undefeated, both UConn teams won in different ways and mor...

JANUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Jaloni Cambridge's 41 Points Power Ohio State

Ames native Tamin Lipsey a big part of first 15-0 start for No. 3 Iowa State

Iowa State senior point guard Tamin Lipsey grew up near campus in Ames and says he's been a Cyclone his entire life

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

No. 3 Iowa State sets school record with 15-0 start after 70-60 win over Baylor

Joshua Jefferson had 19 points and 17 rebounds as third-ranked Iowa State won its 15th consecutive game to start the season, beating Baylor 70-60

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Caden Powell - Third double double off bench Powell provided 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-5 FT) and 11 rebounds across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 70-60 loss to Iowa State.

Impact Powell continues to be a vital weapon off the bench for the Bears, nabbing eight of his team-high 11 rebounds on the offensive end en route to his fourth double digit rebounding effort in five games. By also adding 11 points, Powell tallied his second double double in three games and his third of the season. The senior big man is now averaging 6.9 points and 8.4 rebounds across 21.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Iowa State visits Baylor following Momcilovic's 26-point game

No. 3 Iowa State visits the Baylor Bears after Milan Momcilovic scored 26 points in the Cyclones' 80-59 win against the West Virginia Mountaineers

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Baylor hosts No. 3 Iowa State after Momcilovic's 26-point game

No. 3 Iowa State faces the Baylor Bears after Milan Momcilovic scored 26 points in the Cyclones' 80-59 win against the West Virginia Mountaineers

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: Both USC Teams Were Crushed in Ranked Matchups

Both USC teams were steamrolled, a 47-point game out of Bowling Green, the Big 12 saw 3 undefeated teams lose, UConn got healthy again and m...

JANUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Both USC Teams Were Crushed in Ranked Matchups

Onetime NBA draft pick James Nnaji of Baylor gets frequent boos in college debut at TCU

Onetime NBA draft pick James Nnaji drew plenty of boos in his college debut with Baylor at TCU

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

TCU beats Baylor 69-63 in Bears debut of 2023 NBA draft pick James Nnaji

Micah Robinson scored 13 points and TCU beat Baylor 69-63 in the Big 12 opener for both teams and the Bears debut of 7-foot center James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA draft pick whose signing...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

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College Basketball Games of the Week: Iowa, IU Meet in Big Ten New Coaches Battle

Baylor faces Kansas following Yessoufou's 23-point performance

Tounde Yessoufou scores 23 as Baylor posts wire-to-wire 94-79 victory over Oklahoma State

Baylor visits Oklahoma State following Fallah's 21-point game

Fallah leads Oklahoma State against Baylor after 21-point outing

Oklahoma State hosts Baylor following Fallah's 21-point outing

Baylor hosts Flemings and No. 7 Houston

Last Night in College Basketball: Jaloni Cambridge's 41 Points Power Ohio State

Ames native Tamin Lipsey a big part of first 15-0 start for No. 3 Iowa State

No. 3 Iowa State sets school record with 15-0 start after 70-60 win over Baylor

No. 3 Iowa State visits Baylor following Momcilovic's 26-point game

Baylor hosts No. 3 Iowa State after Momcilovic's 26-point game

Last Night in College Basketball: Both USC Teams Were Crushed in Ranked Matchups

Onetime NBA draft pick James Nnaji of Baylor gets frequent boos in college debut at TCU

TCU beats Baylor 69-63 in Bears debut of 2023 NBA draft pick James Nnaji