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No. 4 Baylor beats Kansas State 74-49 for 3rd win in row

Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua and Kendall Brown both had a double-double as fourth-ranked Baylor won its third game in a row since rare consecutive losses, beating Kansas State 74-49

JANUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Unlikely to play Tuesday Akinjo (tailbone) wasn't participating during team warmups for Tuesday's game against Kansas State, Niki Lattarulo of KCEN News reports.

Impact Akinjo is unlikely to play Tuesday after being spotted wearing his tracksuit on the Baylor bench while his team warmed up. The senior guard has only missed one game this season and started in all 18 games he has appeared in. Akinjo leads the Bears in assists (5.6) and steals (2.2) this season. Assuming he's unavailable to play Tuesday, his next chance to return is Saturday against Alabama.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Low offensive impact in return Akinjo supplied two points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and four steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 65-51 win over Oklahoma.

Impact While it wasn't a shooting performance to write home about, Akinjo still made his presence known with contributions on the defensive end, and he didn't appear to be on any type of minutes restriction. Akinjo also got plenty of help from his backcourt teammates, as Adam Flagler scored a team-high 16, with LJ Cryer chipping in 14 off the bench. Things are looking up for the Bears following Akinjo's return, as Baylor has now pieced together back-to-back conference victories to snap a two-game losing streak.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Akinjo (undisclosed) will return to the starting lineup for Baylor during their matchup with Oklahoma on Saturday.

Impact Akinjo missed Thursday's game against West Virginia with an undisclosed injury, but he will start for the Bears against Oklahoma. The 6-foot-1 senior has started 17 games for Baylor, putting up 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 2.1 steals on 31.1 minutes per game this season. His addition back to the starting lineup will boost Baylor's perimeter pressure.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

GTD on Saturday Akinjo (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Oklahoma, Eric Kelly reports.

Impact Akinjo missed the last game against WVU on January 18th with an undisclosed injury and it appears he is still dealing with it. If Akinjo is unable to go look for Adam Flagler to fill in his role.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Akinjo (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's game against West Virginia, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact The senior will miss his first game of the season due to an undisclosed injury he suffered during the team's last game against Oklahoma State on Saturday. LJ Cryer is earning the starting nod with Akinjo out. Akinjo will likely be tabbed day-to-day leading up to Baylor's next game against Oklahoma on Saturday.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed in starting lineup Akinjo (undisclosed) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against West Virginia, Justin Jackson of DominionPost.com reports.

Impact Akinjo came out late for warmups after being deemed a game-time decision, so he is in uniform. There's a chances that Akinjo may be available for some minutes off the bench, but he's probably worth avoiding in daily lineups.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted warming up Akinjo (undisclosed) is not warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against West Virginia, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact Akinjo was deemed a game-time decision due to an undisclosed injury he picked up in last Saturday's loss to Oklahoma State. This is not a positive sign for Baylor and it is looking like it will be LJ Cryer and Adam Flagler who will man the backcourt against the Mountaineers.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Viewed as game-time call Baylor head coach Scott Drew labeled Akinjo (undisclosed) as a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt with West Virginia, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The Arizona transfer is at risk of missing his first game of the season after he picked up an injury during Saturday's loss to Oklahoma State. If Akinjo can't go, LJ Cryer would likely step into a starting role alongside Adam Flagler in the backcourt.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with injury Coach Scott Drew said that Akinjo (undisclosed) is day-to-day, John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald reports.

Impact Akinjo picked up an undisclosed injury in last Saturday's loss to Oklahoma State. He will likely be a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against West Virginia. LJ Cryer would be a prime option to start in the backcourt if Akinjo can't suit up.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

17 points not enough to stay perfect Akinjo contributed 17 points (5-14 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 65-62 loss to Texas Tech.

Impact Akinjo and Adam Flagler once again led the way for the Bears, but this time it wasn't enough against a red hot Texas Tech squad. These last five games have been very impressive for Akinjo, averaging 21.4 points, 6.0 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 2.2 three-pointers per contest. Baylor will look to bounce back against Oklahoma State on Saturday.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues stellar stretch of games Akinjo recorded 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 76-64 win over TCU.

Impact Akinjo and Adam Flagler combined for 42 points to help Baylor remain unbeaten. Akinjo has been red hot over the last couple weeks, averaging 22.5 points, 6.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 three-pointers, and 2.3 steals over the last four contests. He will look to remain hot in Tuesday's game with Texas Tech.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Davis, E.J. Liddell sit atop Katz's Player of Year Tiers

College basketball's National Player of the Year race is wide-open, with plenty of early-season candidates, Andy Katz writes.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Johnny Davis, E.J. Liddell sit atop Katz's Player of Year Tiers

No. 1 Baylor tops Oklahoma, runs win streak to 20 games James Akinjo matched his career high with 27 points, Adam Flagler scored 22 and top-ranked Baylor stretched its national-best winning streak...

JANUARY 5, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

James Akinjo named Big 12 Player of the Week Baylor senior guard James Akinjo picked up Big 12 Conference Player of the Week honors, as announced Monday by the conference office. The tr...

JANUARY 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

James Akinjo on No. 1 Baylor's win over undefeated Iowa State

JANUARY 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Drops season-high 27 in blowout Akinjo supplied 27 points (9-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and four steals in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 104-68 win over Northwestern State.

Impact Akinjo has had a few rough scoring nights to begin his tenure with Baylor, but he's really picked things up of late and set a new season-high Tuesday. He's been especially productive over his last four games, posting 18.5 points, 6.8 assists and 2.5 steals. On the season, his 6.3 apg average leads all Big 12 players and checks in at No. 11 overall in the country.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Baylor breaks century mark for 1st time this season James Akinjo scored a career-high 27 points and top-ranked Baylor extended the nation’s longest winning streak to 18 in a row by beating Nor...

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Leads Baylor to tough road win Akinjo finished Saturday's 78-70 victory over Oregon with 17 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists and two steals in 29 minutes.

Impact Baylor had a tough go of it early on the road against Oregon, but was able to pull away in the second half. Akinjo and Kendall Brown tied for the team lead in scoring. The Arizona transfer is now averaging 14.0 points, 4.8 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.8 three-pointers over his last four games.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Baylor leans on Brown, Akinjo, Flagler to beat Oregon Kendall Brown and James Akinjo each scored 17 points and No. 1 Baylor defeated Oregon 78-70 Saturday night.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

No. 1 Baylor leans on Brown, Akinjo, Flagler to beat Oregon

Kendall Brown and James Akinjo each scored 17 points and No. 1 Baylor defeated Oregon 78-70 Saturday night

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

James Akinjo drops team-high 25 points in Georgetown's win over No. 16 Marquette

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

James Akinjo leads Arizona past No. 17 USC, 81-72

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Baylor becomes fourth No. 1 in last 4 weeks in AP Top 25

Baylor took advantage of Purdue’s last-second loss to Rutgers to become the fourth different team at No. 1 in the past four weeks in the AP 25

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

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No. 4 Baylor beats Kansas State 74-49 for 3rd win in row

Johnny Davis, E.J. Liddell sit atop Katz's Player of Year Tiers

No. 1 Baylor leans on Brown, Akinjo, Flagler to beat Oregon

James Akinjo drops team-high 25 points in Georgetown's win over No. 16 Marquette

James Akinjo leads Arizona past No. 17 USC, 81-72

Baylor becomes fourth No. 1 in last 4 weeks in AP Top 25