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Baylor Basketball: Grading the Bears roster thus far this season

By Carmine Carcieri

Jan 7, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew calls a play on the sidelines against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second half at Ferrell Center. Baylor won 61-57. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew calls a play on the sidelines against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second half at Ferrell Center. Baylor won 61-57. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Baylor Bears forward Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. (0) fouls Oklahoma Sooners guard Rashard Odomes (1) on a shot attempt during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Baylor Bears forward Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. (0) fouls Oklahoma Sooners guard Rashard Odomes (1) on a shot attempt during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Forward Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. — A-

Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. sat out all of last season because of a heart condition. This year, he has played a pivotal role with the Bears and is one of the top rim protectors in the country.

Lual-Acuil averages 10.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and blocks an astounding 3.5 shots per game. He is terrific at running the floor in transition (finishing alley-oops and put backs) and is always the last line of defense in Baylor’s zone. His length, athleticism and defensive prowess allows the guards on the perimeter to gamble.

In Baylor’s win against Oregon, Lual-Acuil had his breakout party. He single-handily won the game for the Bears on the defensive end the floor, grabbing 14 rebounds and notching SEVEN blocks.

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