LANGSTON LOVE NEWS

Starting vs. UConn Love is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game at Connecticut.

Impact Love will get the nod in the starting lineup over VJ Edgecombe. He'll have to fill the shoes of one of Baylor's best players, as the true freshman is averaging 11.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.6 blocks this year. On the other hand, Love made his season debut in Thursday's wild win after missing the first four games of the season with an ankle injury. He played 16 minutes off the bench and despite missing all three of his shots, he still made an impact with three rebounds and four assists.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Debuts in Thursday's win Love (ankle) accumulated zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and four assists across 16 minutes during Thursday's 99-98 2OT win over St. John's.

Impact Love made his season debut in Thursday's wild win after missing the first four games of the season with an ankle injury. He played 16 minutes off the bench and despite missing all three of his shots, he still made an impact with three rebounds and four assists.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Experiences setback Love (ankle) recently experienced a setback concerning his ankle injury, pushing back his expected return date, per Matt Mosley of ESPN.com.

Impact Love had been reportedly nearing a return to action while recovering from an ankle injury suffered late last season, but it appears the 6-foot-5 junior will be forced to wait a little longer to make his return. Love was an impact player for the Bears last season in his time on the court, averaging 11 points and 2.9 rebounds per game through 24 contests. He will hope to continue his recovery as the season progresses and make his way back onto the court as soon as possible.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out vs. Sam Houston Love (ankle) will remain out against Sam Houston on Tuesday night, college basketball writer Rocco Miller reports.

Impact Love has yet to play this season, and that trend will continue. The guard figures to be a key member of the Bears' rotation this season after he averaged 11.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists last season across 25.0 minutes and no starts. His next chance to play will come against Tarleton State on Nov. 17.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Arkansas Love (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Arkansas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Love didn't play in the season opener and will miss a second straight contest with a lingering ankle problem. That said, he remains day-to-day. His next chance to play will come against Sam Houston on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Misses season opener Love (ankle) didn't play in Monday's season-opening loss to Gonzaga and is considered day-to-day.

Impact Even though Love was cleared for basketball activities in October, it seems the coaching staff decided he wasn't ready to play in this season opener. The 6-foot-5 junior averaged 11.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 24 games this past season, and his next chance to play will come against Arkansas on Saturday. However, his health will ultimately determine his status.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared for activities Love (ankle) has been fully cleared for all basketball related activities and is "gradually working his way back into practice", according to head coach Scott Drew, Jon Rothstein o...

Impact Love was unable to play in the 2024 tournament due to the same ankle injury, but it looks like he's moving in the right direction of his recovery schedule as he was expected to be cleared around this time back in September. The 6-foot-5 junior is primed for a big season with the Bears, after averaging 11.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 24 games this past season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be cleared soon Love (ankle) is expected to be cleared in the next few weeks, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Being cleared in a few weeks would allow Love more than enough time to prepare for the beginning of Baylor's 2024-25 season. Fortunately for him, there is still more than a month before the Bears and other Division I teams begin their next campaign.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Love (ankle) has yet to be fully cleared to resume all basketball related activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Love remains limited for the Bears after suffering a season-ending ankle injury in March. The 6-foot-5 junior appeared in 24 games with Baylor last season, averaging 11 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 25 minutes per game. Love will continue to work through his offseason recovery program with Baylor fans hoping the junior guard is ready for the 2024-25 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Monday Head coach Scott Drew indicated that Love (knee) will be a game-time decision for Monday's contest against Texas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Love has played just one game since February 6 while recovering from a knee injury, but the sophomore guard is apparently close to a return. Love has been an impact player for Baylor in his time on the court this season, averaging 11.1 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, so his return would provide a major spark for the Bears heading into postseason play. Should he be ruled out of Monday's game, Saturday against Texas Tech will be Love's final opportunity to return prior to the Big 12 Tournament.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Monday Love (knee) has been listed as a game-time call ahead of Monday's matchup with TCU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Love, who did not appear in Saturday's loss to Houston after sustaining a knee injury on Tuesday, will come down to a game-time decision for the Bears on Monday. The 6-foot-5 sophomore has appeared in 23 games this season, averaging 11.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 25.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sixth-man misses first game Love (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 64-61 loss to Kansas.

Impact Love apparently suffered the injury earlier in the week against Texas Tech, and he was spotted in street clothes prior to the contest, suggesting he would sit. The Baylor sixth-man's absence was felt, as he's the team's third-leading scorer and shooting 46.1 percent from distance on the year. Without Love, Baylor leaned more on its starters, with Miro Little catching a bit more action in a reserve capacity. Love's next chance to take the court will be Tuesday against Oklahoma.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Langston Love puts up 24 as No. 18 Baylor tops UCF Langston Love poured in a career-high 24 points, hitting two key free throws with 40 seconds to play, as No.18 Baylor came from behind to be...

FEBRUARY 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scott Drew, Ja'Kobe Walter & Langston Love - Postgame (Cincinnati) Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew and select players meet with the media following the Bears' win over Cincinnati.

JANUARY 15 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scores 17 off bench Love registered 17 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 34 minutes during Saturday's 75-70 OT win over Oklahoma State.

Impact The Bears' sixth man was their second leading scorer on the day, contributing the first five points of overtime in helping the Bears pull out a crucial win to open the conference slate. This was Love's best effort since scoring 23 on Nov. 28 as he had failed to score in double-figures in four of six games leading into Saturday's 17-point effort. The sophomore wing doesn't provide much for fantasy beyond scoring, but plays a key role as the main sharpshooter off the bench for the Bears,

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Langston Love, No. 9 Baylor set sights on Northwestern State Nov 24, 2023; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Baylor Bears guard Langston Love (13) and forward Jalen Bridges (11) celebrate after beating the Florida Ga...

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Langston Love, No. 9 Baylor set sights on Northwestern State Nov 24, 2023; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Baylor Bears guard Langston Love (13) and forward Jalen Bridges (11) celebrate after beating the Florida Ga...

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scores career high 23 Love logged 23 points (8-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 108-70 victory over Nicholls.

Impact The game did get out of hand early but this performance from Love was more about his efficiency from the field rather than extra opportunities off the bench due to game script. While Love does not contribute much by way of ancillary statistics, he has been hyper-efficient with his opportunities, placing third on the team in scoring with 13.3 points while shooting 49.2% from the field, including 54.2% from behind the arc while making 3.4 threes per game.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Langston Love, No. 9 Baylor rout Nicholls Nov 28, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Langston Love (13) scores a three-point basket against Nicholls State Colonels forward Ja...

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Langston Love has career-high 23 points for No. 9 Baylor in 108-70 win over Nicholls

Langston Love made five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 23 points, and No. 9 Baylor never trailed in a 108-70 victory over Nicholls

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Langston Love scores 20 for No. 20 Baylor in 96-70 win over NAIA's John Brown University

Langston Love matched his career high with 20 points, RayJ Dennis scored 16 points with eight assists and six steals and 20th-ranked Baylor won its home opener 96-70 over NAIA team...

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Checks in Friday Love (eye) has checked into Friday's matchup with UCSB, Michael Haag of Lariat Sports reports.

Impact Love, who was questionable to suit up against the Gauchos, has checked in with just over 10 minutes left in the first half. The 6-foot-5 freshman has appeared in 29 games this season, averaging 6.6 points and 2.2 rebounds on 17 minutes per game. Love and the Bears will look to make quick work of UCSB and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Friday Love (eye) is warming up ahead of Friday's game against UCSB, Eric Kelly of KWKT reports.

Impact Love is considered a game-time decision for Friday's NCAA Tournament matchup due to his eye issue, but his participation in pregame warmups is encouraging. He missed Baylor's last two games but averaged 6.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game over his last eight appearances.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Coach Scott Drew said Baylor (eye) was able to practice Thursday but is a game-time decision for Friday's matchup with Cal-Santa Barbara, Brian Hamilton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Love missed Baylor's last two games due to an eye injury. However, the freshman forward's practice participation is a good sign of his availability for the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practice to determine availability Love (eye) will undergo several practices to determine if he can play against No. 14 Cal-Santa Barbara on Friday, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact It appears Love visited a doctor as expected on Monday. Baylor will have several days to practice before the Bears play their first-round tournament game of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. To further prevent an upset, they would want to have Love, one of their preferred substitutes when available.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE