Will Baker - College Basketball News & Rumors

Baker and Nevada host Boise State

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Boise State visits Nevada after Baker's 23-point performance

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Nevada wins 78-66 against Norfolk State

Led by Will Baker's 23 points, the Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the Norfolk State Spartans 78-66 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Logs 17 points in win Baker closed with 17 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 64-56 victory over UC San Diego.

Impact The junior shot an impressive 60 percent from the field while also knocking down all four of his free-throws in Wednesday's win. Being very efficient from the strike, Baker is shooting at an impressive 86.5 percent on the season. Baker has struggled in recent games, but has seemed to have found his rhythm once again scoring his sixth double-digit outing through eleven games played. Expect the center to continue to be a post presence for the Wolf Pack.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blackshear's 19 help Nevada down UCSD 64-56

Led by Kenan Blackshear's 19 points, the Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the UC San Diego Tritons 64-56

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Sam Houston visits Nevada following Baker's 20-point game

Nevada hosts the Sam Houston Bearkats after Will Baker scored 20 points in Nevada's 62-58 victory over the Akron Zips

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Baker scores 20 as Nevada defeats Akron 62-58

Led by Will Baker's 20 points, the Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the Akron Zips 62-58 on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting Friday's contest Baker (foot) will start Friday's contest against Texas-Arlington, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Baker was considered a game-time decision due to a foot injury, but he'll return to action Friday following a one-game absence. In two appearances, the junior big man has totaled 22 points, six rebounds and three steals in 22.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Baker (foot) will be a game-time decision for Friday's contest against UT Arlington, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Baker has been recently battling with a foot infection which has left him unable to step on the court for the last week. The 7-footer is having a solid season thus far, averaging 11 points and three rebounds per night. If he's able to play, expect him to assert his presence on the defensive end as Nevada's main rim protector.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Battling foot infection Nevada head coach Steve Alford said Baker wasn't available for Tuesday's 98-54 win over NAIA program William Jessup due to a foot infection, Shannon Kelly of NevadaSportsNet.com re...

Impact Alford said he's hopeful that Baker will be available for practice Wednesday, so the seven-foot center seemingly has a good chance at returning to action in the Wolf Pack's next game Friday at UT Arlington. Baker appeared in both of Nevada's first two games and averaged 11.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 22.5 minutes.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Saturday Baker is not listed in Nevada's starting five ahead of Saturday's game versus Grand Canyon, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Baker reprised his starting role in the Wolfpack's frontcourt during Monday's season opener against Utah Tech, as he started all but four of 31 games last year. It's unclear why the 7-foot junior is not listed in Saturday's starting lineup, but he could still play a significant role off the bench. In Baker's stead, Trey Pettigrew will get the starting nod against Grand Canyon.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 5, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Baker lifts Nevada past San Jose St. 81-72

Will Baker scored 23 points as Nevada defeated San Jose State 81-72

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Double-double off bench Baker notched 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one block over 14 minutes during Saturday's 75-68 win over Air Force.

Impact Baker oddly moved to the bench for this contest after starting the first 13 games of the season, but still managed to record his second double-double of the year in only 14 minutes. Tre Coleman instead drew the start against an overmatched Air Force team, and while Coleman saw 29 minutes, he produced just three points and three assists. It's unclear what this means for the alignment moving forward, but Baker and the Wolfpack have two scheduled games on the slate this week against Wyoming (Monday) and Fresno State (Friday), which should provide more context to prospective fantasy managers.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Part of two-big system Baker started and logged 12 points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and eight rebounds across 18 minutes in Monday's 90-55 exhibition victory over Dominican (CA).

Impact Baker was largely an afterthought at a Texas program known for getting top center recruits, so the four-star big was limited to just 8.3 mpg in 23 appearances back in 2019-20. After sitting out last season, Baker elected to transfer to Nevada, where it appears his game has progressed significantly. Also notable is that he'll be starting alongside a fellow seven-footer in Warren Washington, who averaged 10.0 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Wolf Pack last season. It's certainly a unique lineup strategy, but it should make Nevada a tough team to score down low on.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 8, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Texas Basketball: Center Will Baker announces his transfer destination Earlier this year, sophomore center/forward Will Baker announced that he would enter into the transfer portal and pursue other options. He p...

JANUARY 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Commits to Nevada Baker announced on his personal Twitter feed Friday that he'll transfer to Nevada.

Impact Baker entered the transfer portal in late November since he wasn't expected to play a significant role for the Longhorns this season. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up for his new program during the 2020-21 campaign.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texas center Will Baker enters NCAA transfer portal The Austin Westlake product played in 23 games as a true freshman for the Longhorns

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Enters transfer portal Baker entered the transfer portal Saturday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Baker didn't appear in the Longhorns' season opener Wednesday, and he was unlikely to play a major role for Texas this year since he's buried on the depth chart. As a result, he'll explore other options going forward after averaging 2.1 points and 1.9 rebounds over 8.3 minutes per game last season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Goisman: Deadline pressure to milestones, I miss it all Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Saturday that the state would begin Phase 2 of his plan to reopen in the midst of the coronavirus...

JUNE 8, 2020 • CAPECODTIMES.COM

Baker’s career night lifts Texas over TCU | Cape Breton Post EditorsNote: tweaks headline; moves up TCU futility; minor edits throughout Will Baker scored a career-high 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting as...

FEBRUARY 20, 2020 • CAPEBRETONPOST.COM

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