Know Your Foe: Baylor Basketball Players to Watch
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The TCU Horned Frogs take on the Baylor Bears on Saturday, February 11. Here are some key players on the Baylor team that TCU fans should know before the game.
#10 Adam Flagler
Guard from Duluth, Georgia. Senior
The 6-3 180 lbs. guard is one of the best college basketball players. Flagler is an excellent three-point shooter with a rapid release, making him hard to guard. He has excellent court awareness and shot selection making him very effective. He currently leads Baylor in scoring and assists. TCU will have to play strong defense, especially around the perimeter. TCU did an outstanding job keeping Flagler from scoring a ton, especially from the perimeter. They will have to come in with the same mindset of slowing him down if they want to be successful in this matchup
| Adam Flagler | 2022-23 Season Stats Average |
|---|---|
Points | 15.4 |
Rebounds | 2.4 |
Assists | 5.0 |
Field Goal % | 41.5% |
#0 Flo Thamba
Three-Star Forward from Kinshasa, Congo. Senior
Flo Thamba is a large forward standing at 6-10 245 lbs. He is a very physically strong player with long arms and big hands, making him a defensive gem for Baylor. Thamba also leads the Bears in rebounding this season. Therefore, TCU must work around his strength to box him out and get rebounds. In the last matchup against TCU, Flagler only had five points and four rebounds. However, with Eddie Lampkin Jr. still not one hundred percent in, it may be harder to slow him down.
| Flo Thamba | 2022-23 Season Stats Average |
|---|---|
Points | 5.3 |
Rebounds | 5.1 |
Assists | 0.8 |
Field Goal % | 59.0% |
#4 LJ Cryer
Four-Star Guard from Katy, Texas. Junior
Do not underestimate this 6-1 185 lb guard. Cryer is a very talented player who is quick on his feet and with his mind. He is an excellent shooter, especially from deep, handles the ball well, and is a decent defender. LJ Cryer is a complete package for this Baylor team. The last time he faced TCU, he was not a starter. However, he has made his way to the starting lineup and has definitely made an impact. Cryer suffered a lower leg injury in this week's game against Oklahoma. He is listed as a game time decision for the TCU game.
| LJ Cryers | 2022-23 Season Stats Average |
|---|---|
Points | 14.0 |
Rebounds | 2.1 |
Assists | 2.0 |
Field Goal % | 44.4% |
#1 Keyonte George
Five-Star Guard from Lewisville, Texas. Freshman
The 6-4 205 lbs. guard is one of the best young guards in college basketball. He has been very effective for Baylor in his first season. George is a terrific shooter with a quick release. His ability to shoot the three or drive to the rim makes him very dangerous because he keeps defenses on their heels. George can do almost anything, and scouts say he is practically NBA-ready. He is arguably the scariest person on this Baylor roster. TCU struggled to contain him the last time the two teams faced each other.
| Keyonte George | 2022-23 Season Stats Average |
|---|---|
Points | 17.5 |
Rebounds | 4.4 |
Assists | 3.0 |
Field Goal % | 39.1% |
#11 Jalen Bridges
Four-Star Guard from Fairmont, West Virginia. Junior
The West Virginia transfer has fit the Baylor Basketball system very well. He has quickly picked up his starting role and has been an influential player all around. Bridges can shoot the ball and drop back and play defense. He also has good height standing at 6-7, making getting rebounds easier. Bridges is a very consistent and reliable scorer. TCU was able to minimize his scoring ability. However, with the injuries the Horned Frogs have suffered, they will have to protect the ball and score to win.
| Jalen Bridges | 2022-23 Season Stats Average |
|---|---|
Points | 8.8 |
Rebounds | 4.5 |
Asssits | 1.1 |
Field Goal % | 47.1 % |
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