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Matthew Mayer plays big role in Baylor Basketball’s win over Wisconsin

By Andrew Tineo

Jan 18, 2021; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Mark Vital (11) waves to the fans at Ferrell Center during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2021; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Mark Vital (11) waves to the fans at Ferrell Center during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. Baylor has too much athleticism

At moments, some of the plays that Baylor put out, was straight out of the Harlem Globetrotters, with the athleticism they showed. One of the weaknesses of Wisconsin was its lack of it. Baylor took advantage when they needed to get a bucket.

Vital has shown shades of Dennis Rodman and his athleticism checks the box.

This isn’t the first highlight reels of the tournament from Vital, as his defense that was featured earlier, has been on display so far.

Another key in the athleticism category has been Johnathon Tchamwa Thcathoua. Coming off the bench, he has been important and showed his value on this play.

The Bears love the play, where Mitchell gets a high ball screen from Tchatchoua, as Tchatchoua floats to the other side of the rim. That’s where Mitchell’s touch of the pass comes into play, with his high arching pass that Tchatchoua skies to get.

These plays are just more examples of why Baylor has the athleticism to win a National Championship.

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Baylor will play the winner of North Texas/Villanova in the Sweet 16.

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