By Foster Nicholas | Sports Writer
Coming off back-to-back exits in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, No. 20 Baylor men’s basketball is ramping up to bounce back. The Bears suffered a round of 32 loss to Creighton last season. Then, Baylor saw guards Keyonte George and Adam Flagler head off to the NBA, while LJ Cryer (Houston) and Dale Bonner (Ohio State) transferred to other programs. Additionally, longtime big man Flo Thamba exhausted his eligibility.
After reloading in 2022, head coach Scott Drew was forced to restock in Waco in hopes of fielding a national championship contender.