Baylor vs. Oregon: 3 key storylines to watch in the matchup

TULSA, OK - MARCH 17: Head coach Scott Drew of the Baylor Bears reacts in the second half against the New Mexico State Aggies during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at BOK Center on March 17, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /

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CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 28: Mark Vital #11 of the Baylor Bears takes the ball from J.P. Macura #55 of the Xavier Musketeers in the first half of a game at Cintas Center on November 28, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Can Baylor get inside on offense?

One thing to watch for when it comes to Baylor in this game is what kind of shots they are getting. In order for them to be successful, they are going to have to get a majority of their shots from 17 feet and in.

The Bears are one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the country, having made just 60 of 206 attempts, and that 29.3% is 317th worst in the country. Scott Drew’s team is going to have to do its work inside the arc, and that’s where Baylor could run into a problem, facing Oregon.

The Ducks have allowed their opponents to shoot just 36% which is the 4th best number in the nation. A closer look at Oregon’s schedule shows that they have held opponents to 65 points or less in seven of their 10 games but their field-goal percentage is boosted by their first two games when they held their opponents under 30%. That number over the team’s last seven games that number has jumped to 39%, which may be more of a result of facing tougher competition, than a slumping defense.

If Baylor can stay away from jump shots and attack the basket, that will give them their best chance at victory in this game.

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