FEBRUARY 23 • GAZETTE.COM
BAYLOR BEARS
Andrej Jakimovski shines as CU Buffs take down Baylor for 2nd Big 12 win Games like Saturday against Baylor are why Tad Boyle has long been an admirer of Andrej Jakimovski.
Andrej Jakimovski helps Colorado stun Baylor Andrej Jakimovski scored 17 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out five assists Saturday as Colorado rallied in the second half to up...
FEBRUARY 23 • KANSASCITY.COM
Hammond's late free throws help Colorado hold off Baylor 76-74 for second Big 12 win of the season
Julian Hammond III hit a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left and Colorado held off a late comeback by Baylor to earn its second straight Big 12 Conference home victory, 76-74FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press
Langston Love - Getting healthy Love amassed 17 points (4-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Saturday's 76-74 loss to Colorado.
Impact Love matched a season-high point total for the second time in three games, converting on 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, though he converted on just one of his other six shots from the floor during the losing effort. Love has struggled this season with a balky ankle but Saturday marked his fourth start and fifth game total since returning from injury. Since the return he's topped 30 minutes while scoring at least 15 points in four of those five contests as it appears Love is heading into the homestretch at near 100-percent health.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Norchad Omier - Records 15th double-double Omier totaled 18 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 13 rebounds and two blocks in 36 minutes during Saturday's 76-74 loss to Colorado.
Impact Omier did his part, recording his 15th double-double of the season, leading the Bears with 18 points though it wasn't enough as Baylor fell to a Colorado team that recorded just its second win in conference play. Omier now has seven double-doubles across his last nine games, averaging 17.2 points and 11.0 rebounds during that stretch. Despite his best efforts, Baylor has won just four of those nine games as the Bears find themselves moving dangerously closer to the NCAA tournament bubble.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Jayden Nunn - Doubtful vs. Buffs Nunn (illness) is doubtful to play against Colorado, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Nunn has yet to miss a game this season, but that seems slated to change against Colorado. He's reportedly dealing with a sickness that threatens to hold him out Saturday, and in all likelihood will. Nunn averages 9.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals this season.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Baylor takes on Colorado following Edgecombe's 24-point performance
Baylor faces the Colorado Buffaloes after VJ Edgecombe scored 24 points in the Bears' 74-67 loss to the Arizona WildcatsFEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press
VJ Edgecombe's big night not enough as Baylor drops close one against No. 19 Arizona Edgecombe scored 24 points on a night where the Bears were within three points twice in the final minute.
FEBRUARY 18 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Omier earns 81st career double-double, Baylor holds the line in OT, outlasts West Virginia 74-71
Norchad Omier posted his 81st career double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds and Baylor did all of its scoring from the free-throw line in overtime as the Bears held off West...FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press
Langston Love (17 points), Baylor outlast West Virginia in OT Langston Love made all four of his free-throw attempts in overtime to cap his 12-of-12 effort from the line as Baylor edged West Virginia 74...
FEBRUARY 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
VJ Edgecombe - Contributes despite poor shooting Edgecombe logged seven points (3-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's 74-71 OT victory over West Virginia.
Impact Edgecombe struggled with his shot, failing to record a double-figure scoring total for the first time since the beginning of January, though he did match a season high with six assists while reaching eight boards for the fourth time this season. The star freshman injured his ankle Feb.1 against Kansas and while there was some fear it may be a lingering issue, only missed one game and has looked healthy over the last three since his return. Edgecombe has been sensational since the start of conference play, averaging 16.8 points while shooting 42.4-percent from long range, and adding 4.8 boards, 3.3 assists and 1.9 steals across 34.8 minutes while playing 13 of 14 games during the Big-12 slate.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Norchad Omier - Records 13th double-double Omier recorded 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals over 36 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 74-71 OT victory over West Virginia.
Impact Omier collected his fifth double-double in the last seven games and 13th of the season during Baylor's OT win over West Virginia. The senior forward added four steals and a block defensively and managed 36 minutes in the overtime affair despite fouling out late. Omier is averaging a double-double this season with 15.7 points and 10.2 rebounds per game but has increased his production over the last seven, averaging 17.4 points, 10.7 boards and 1.4 steals across 34.7 minutes as the Bears have alternated wins and losses through those seven contests.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Celestine - Starting Saturday Celestine will enter the starting lineup Saturday against West Virginia, per Foster Nicholas of 247 Sports.
Impact It'll be the first start of the season for the senior transfer from Cal. The 6-foot-7 Celestine averaged 7.9 points and 3.2 rebounds across 23.4 minutes in 20 games off the bench for the Bears this year.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Roach - Set to come off the bench Roach is not listed amongst Baylor's starting five ahead of Saturday's game against West Virginia, Foster Nicholas of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Roach will come off the bench Saturday as the Bears shake up their starting lineup ahead of a tilt with the Mountaineers. The 6-foot-2 senior, who is averaging 11.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 steals on 31.6 minutes per game, figures to remain heavily involved off the bench.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Norchad Omier - Nearly perfect from field Omier notched 19 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds over 37 minutes during Monday's 76-65 loss to Houston.
Impact Omier missed just one shot en route to leading the Bears with 19 points during Monday's loss. The senior forward connected on a season-best 88.9-percent of his field-goal attempts while also grabbing five boards. The low rebounding total broke a string of three-consecutive games with a double-double. While the Bears have struggled a bit more than expected this season, standing unranked with a 15-9 record, Omier has fulfilled every expectation since arriving from Miami in the offseason, averaging 15.7 points and 10.3 boards through 24 games.
FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 10 • AL.COM
Langston Love - Notches start Love will get the start for Baylor against Houston, per Statbroadcast.
Impact Love made his return for Baylor last game after a lengthy absence. Now, he'll replace Josh Ojianwuana (knee), who is out for the remainder of the season.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Ojianwuna - Out for season Ojianwuna (knee) will have season-ending knee surgery, per the team's official X account.
Impact Ojianwuna suffered a knee injury during Saturday's game against UCF and will require season-ending surgery. The junior big man had been a solid contributor for the Bears this season, averaging 7.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game through 23 contests as the starting center. With Ojianwuna out for the year, Baylor will likely rely on Norchad Omier and freshman Jason Asemota to platoon down low moving forward.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Langston Love - Drops 16 in return Love (ankle) logged 16 points (5-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 91-76 victory over UCF.
Impact Love played for the firs time since New Years' Eve against Utah, and was a welcome addition for the Bears. He chipped in 16 points, which matched his season high, helping Baylor cruise to a blowout victor over Central Florida. Love's return represents a depth upgrade at guard in Waco as March draws closer.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Omier earns 80th career double-double, leads Baylor to season sweep of UCF, 91-76
Norchad Omier collected his 12th double-double of the season and the 80th of his career and Baylor defeated UCF 91-76 to sweep the Big 12 Conference season seriesFEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press
VJ Edgecombe - Active against UCF Edgecombe (ankle) is active and in the starting lineup for Saturday's game.
Impact Edgecombe will return to action following a one-game absence after going down with an ankle injury last Saturday versus Kansas. The freshman guard is averaging 14.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 steals on 31.4 minutes per game so far this season.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Jayden Nunn - Back to the bench Nunn is not listed amongst Baylor's starting five ahead of Saturday's game against UCF.
Impact Nunn will shift back to the bench as VJ Edgecombe returns to action. The 6-foot-4, who is averaging 9.5 points, three rebounds, 1.9 assists and one steal on 30.8 minutes per game, should remain involved for the Bears against the Golden Knights.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
VJ Edgecombe - Expected to play vs. UCF Edgecombe (ankle) is expected to play Saturday against Central Florida, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Edgecombe should be good to go after missing Baylor's most recent loss to Texas Tech this past Tuesday. The freshman guard's involvement in the Bears' warmups should be enough to show that he's active for the matchup, but his confirmed status should be revealed prior to tip-off.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Langston Love - Expected to appear Saturday Love (ankle) is working through pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's game against UCF, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Love is expected to return to action against the Golden Knights after missing the last 10 games with an ankle injury. The 6-foot-5 junior is averaging 6.5 points and 2.5 rebounds on 21.8 minutes per game this season.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Robert O. Wright - Seeing heavy minutes Wright finished Tuesday's 73-59 loss to Texas Tech with 15 points (5-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 39 minutes.
Impact Wright remained in the starting lineup despite the return of Jeremy Roach, playing a team-high 39 minutes in place of the injured VJ Edgecombe (ankle). Wright scored 15 points on the night while adding four boards, three helpers and a steal. It was the fourth-consecutive game Wright has scored at least 14. With Edgecombe's status in question moving forward, Wright should remain a fixture in the starting lineup and continue to play heavy minutes with Tuesday marking his sixth-consecutive start and the eighth-consecutive game he's tallied at least 30 minutes on the floor.
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
