L.J. Cryer - College Basketball News & Rumors

Cryer, No. 17 Baylor hand No. 9 Kansas 3rd straight loss LJ Cryer scored 22 points and 17th-ranked Baylor stretched its Big 12-best winning streak to five games with a 75-69 win over No. 9 Kansas o...

JANUARY 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

No. 17 Baylor Dominates No. 9 Kansas in Waco, Takes Fifth-Straight Big 12 Win WACO, Texas — No. 17 Baylor Men’s Basketball (15-5, 5-3) won its fifth straight Big 12 game, downing No. 9 Kansas (16-4, 5-3) in the Ferrell...

JANUARY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

No. 17 Baylor beats No. 9 Kansas in matchup of last 2 champs

LJ Cryer had 22 points with five 3-pointers and 17th-ranked Baylor stretched its Big 12-best winning streak to five games with a 75-69 win over No. 9 Kansas

JANUARY 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Perfect from beyond the arc Cryer supplied 18 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 81-74 win over Texas Tech.

Impact Cryer posted his fourth double-digit scoring outing across his five appearances during Big 12 play. The 6-foot-1 junior has also been on a hot streak from deep, hitting all but one of his nine three-point tries across the past two games. Cryer now ranks third on the team in points per game (14.2) behind frontcourt-mates Keyonte George (17.7) and Adam Flagler (16.0). Cryer does lead this trio in field-goal percentage (46.9), and he narrowly sits third in field-goal attempts (10.8) behind George (13.3) and Flagler (11.8). However, he doesn't provide as much value on the boards (2.2) or as an offensive distributor (2.1 assists), making his fantasy value strictly contingent on scoring moving forward.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Choppy in first game back Cryer had 13 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound and two assists over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 88-87 loss to TCU.

Impact Cryer logged double-digit points for the eighth time this season after missing the previous two games with a concussion. However, this was largely due to his season high in three-throw attempts, as he was rather inefficient from both behind the three-point line and from the floor overall. Cryer does rank second on the team in field-goal attempts with 12.1 per game, though he's third in scoring (14.7) behind backcourt-mates Adam Flagler (16.2) and Keyonte George (16.4). These three should continue to carry Baylor's primary scoring duties as the team progresses through Big 12 play.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Cryer (concussion) is in the startling lineup for Wednesday's game versus TCU.

Impact Cryer will replace Dale Bonner in the starting lineup Wednesday after missing the last two games with a concussion. The junior guard has started in all 10 of his appearances this season.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Able to practice Cryer (concussion) is able to practice, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cryer is no longer part of the Bears' concussion protocol. Currently, he has questionable availability before they are scheduled to host TCU on Wednesday.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Cryer (concussion) will remain out during Saturday's showdown with Iowa State, John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald reports.

Impact Cryer will miss his second consecutive game as the result of a concussion. The 6-foot-1 junior has started in 10 games this season, logging 14.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists on 30.1 minutes per game. Dale Bonner will likely continue to start in his place.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to play Saturday Cryer (concussion) will most likely be a game-time decision to suit up Saturday against Iowa State, John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald reports.

Impact Cryer missed Wednesday's contest due to a concussion and there's a chance he might not be ready to go for Saturday as well. If he's unable to suit up, expect Dale Bonner to take his place in the rotation.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anticipates playing this weekend Head coach Scott Drew said Friday that Cryer (back) will play Sunday against Washington State, John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald reports.

Impact Cryer was held out of the Bears' previous matchup versus Tarleton State due to a back issue, but he's now in line to limit his absence streak to just one game following coach Drew's comments Friday. The 6-foot-1 guard will likely reclaim his usual starting spot this weekend against the Cougars.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Tarleton State Cryer (back) did not play during the Bears' 80-57 win Tuesday versus Tarleton State.

Impact An injured back prevented Cryer from participating in the Bears' latest game. He will try to return when they host Washington State on Dec. 18.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday night Cryer (back) isn't starting Tuesday night for the Bears.

Impact Cryer had started every other game this season for Baylor, and has been a prolific scorer with 16.5 points-per-game. However, he may be kept out the Bears' game with Tarleton State with a back injury. Possibly in Cryer's absence, Langston Love should see increased minutes.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 Baylor Basketball, LJ Cryer Topple No. 8 UCLA in Las Vegas The No. 5 Baylor and LJ Cryer took too many threes for Mick Cronin’s No. 8 UCLA Bruins to keep pace.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cryer scores 28, lifts No. 5 Baylor past No. 8 UCLA 80-75

LJ Cryer scored 28 points in a potential March preview to lead No. 5 Baylor to an 80-75 victory over eighth-ranked UCLA in Sunday’s consolation game of the Continental Tire Main Ev...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Lights it up in blowout win Cryer closed Monday's 95-62 win over Northern Colorado with 20 points (8-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes.

Impact Cryer notched a game high in points while hitting 50 percent of his field-goal attempts and 44.4 percent of his three-pointers. The junior guard also did not hurt his team with only one turnover, and he chipped in four defensive boards. Through three starts this season, Cryer has increased his field-goal attempts per game by just over 3.5, though his overall shooting percentage has fallen from 47.6 to 37.5. The first-time, full-time starter will have an opportunity to take on a larger scoring role this season, and he'll look to maintain this consistency while taking on a tough Virginia squad at the Roman Main Event in Las Vegas on Friday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Productive on scoreboard Cryer recorded 16 points (5-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes during Monday's 117-53 victory over Mississippi Valley State.

Impact Cryer missed a significant portion of the 2021-22 season after fracturing both of his feet, but he was fully cleared for all basketball-related activities in September. He played a sizable role for Baylor during Monday's regular-season opener and should see his playing time increase once the Bears are in some more competitive matchups.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Looking to recover by August Cryer (foot) remains unable to participate in basketball related activities and will not be ready until roughly August, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cryer received surgery to repair fractures in both feet in March and is continuing to rehab them. As a sophomore, Cryer averaged 13.5 points, 1.7 assists and 1.5 rebounds, and will try and be fully recovered by August.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Baylor Leading Scorer LJ Cryer Will Miss First Weekend of NCAA Tournament It’s still possible the guard could appear in a game later in the tournament.

MARCH 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Slated to sit Thursday Cryer (foot) is in a boot and not in uniform for warmups ahead of Thursday's game versus Oklahoma, Niki Lattarulo of KCEN News reports.

Impact Cryer was deemed a game-time decision leading up to the contest, but the presence of a boot on his right foot would seemingly rule him out of contention to make his return for the Bears' first contest of the Big 12 tournament. It remains to be seen if his status will change at all as the Bears advance, but it's certainly a loss in the scoring column with the sophomore unavailable.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Cryer (foot) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's Big 12 Tournament game against Oklahoma, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact A foot issue has kept Cryer off the court in 10 of Baylor's last 11 games. While he appears nearly set to return, his official status may not become clear until pre-game warmups.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out until Big 12 Tournament Coach Scott Drew said Friday that Cryer (foot) likely won't be available until the Big 12 Tournament at the earliest, Jack Allen of KXXV reports.

Impact Drew said that Cryer remains day-to-day and is officially considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Iowa State, but his status doesn't sound encouraging. If he's officially sidelined against the Cyclones, Adam Flagler and Dale Bonner should continue to see increased run.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status for rest of season in flux Baylor head coach Scott Drew said Wednesday that Cryer's (foot) status will be evaluated on a game-by-game basis for the rest of the season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cryer has not played in a game since Feb. 16 due to a foot injury. Even as Baylor has worked themselves into a possible No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, it would still be a big blow if they could not have their second-leading scorer (13.5 PPG) return at some point. The further Baylor is able to advance into March, the better chance of getting back one of the best sixth men in the entire country as they look to defend their title.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Cryer (foot) will not play Monday against Texas, John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald reports.

Impact Cryer will miss his fourth straight game with a foot injury that has forced the sophomore to miss nine total games now. He will see his final opportunity to return when the Bears' regular season concludes on Saturday against Iowa State.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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