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Baylor Basketball: 3 reasons Bears will be better than Kansas in 2020-21

By Andrew Tineo

MANHATTAN, KS - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Scott Drew of the Baylor Bears talks with players Devonte Bandoo #2, Tristan Clark #25 and Matthew Mayer #24, during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum on February 3, 2020 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)
MANHATTAN, KS - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Scott Drew of the Baylor Bears talks with players Devonte Bandoo #2, Tristan Clark #25 and Matthew Mayer #24, during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum on February 3, 2020 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /
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LUBBOCK, TEXAS – JANUARY 07: Guard MaCio Teague #31 of the Baylor Bears (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TEXAS – JANUARY 07: Guard MaCio Teague #31 of the Baylor Bears (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /

3. Baylor has the deepest backcourt in all of College Basketball

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Ironic that the team with the deepest backcourt already has a title to them. There is a valid reason for “more guards than Buckingham Palace” with all three of their premier guards returning, plus some added ammunition on the way.

One of the biggest winners from the NBA draft pull was Baylor, with getting All-American Jared Butler and All-Big 12 Macio Teague to return. They were the top two leading scorers from this team last season, combining for nearly 30 PPG and shot over 40% from the field on the season.

Another one of the Bear’s returners is Davion Mitchell, who thrives in driving to the hoop and playing elite on-ball defense. The former All-Big 12 Defensive Team member was a big part of creating fast break opportunities and being a spark when the offense was in a slump.

The addition comes with incoming Presbyterian transfer Adam Flagler. Flagler sat out last year and redshirted after averaging 16 PPG a season ago. That included this fantastic 29-point performance on the road against UCLA.

The former Big South Freshman of the Year will be competing for minutes but could be a spark plug with his 3 point shooting if Teague or Butler starts to cool down throughout stretches of a game.

The final piece to the palace comes from incoming freshman from Morton Ranch HS in Houston in LJ Cryer. LJ was the 91st ranked recruit and committed back in last June. Cryer is an above-average defender but is elite at scoring the basketball at any part of the floor.

Cryer finished with over 3,000+ points in his High School career. Including on eight separate occasions in his senior season, where he eclipsed the 40 point mark.

Scott Drew has a knack for redshirting young players. However, with Cryer’s talent, it may leave Drew no choice, but to give the freshman sensation some minutes.

Kansas losses a big offensive key in Devon Dotson. They bring in Bryce Thompson, who is expected to start at PG. With Marcus Garrett lacking efficient offense and Thompson being a freshman, this is an area Baylor can absolutely win in.

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