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Baylor Basketball: Five reasons why the Bears will win it all

By Michael Foy

Jan 7, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor forward Johnathan Motley (5) high fives fans following the Bears 61-57 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor forward Johnathan Motley (5) high fives fans following the Bears 61-57 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 20, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Jonathan Motley (5) dunks against the Texas Longhorns during the second half at the Frank Erwin Special Events Center. Baylor won 78-64. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Jonathan Motley (5) dunks against the Texas Longhorns during the second half at the Frank Erwin Special Events Center. Baylor won 78-64. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Johnathan Motley

Johnathan Motley has increased his production substantially from year to year while playing for the Bears. As a freshman he averaged 7.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. As a sophomore, he made the jump to averaging 11.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Now, as a junior, Motley is averaging 15.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

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He is long and is a match-up nightmare for teams. His combination of size and skill makes him a problem. He can blow by you and explode to the hoop, as well as knock down mid-range shots consistently. As long as he keeps playing this well and utilizing his skills, the Bears have a solid chance of playing deep into March.

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