2009-2010 Baylor Predictions
2008-09 Record: (24-15, 5-11 Big 12)
Coach: Scott Drew (7th year, 81-95 at Baylor)
Assistants: Matthew Discoll, Matt Morefield, Jerome Tang
Ret. Starters/Lost: 2/3

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Overview: Baylor returns just two starters from a team that won 24 games, but fell off in conference play, going 5-11. They did end up going to the NIT, where they lost to Penn State in the title contest. The Bears lost 50% of their scoring and rebounding and 67% of their assists. Gone is Curtis Jerrells (16.3ppg) and big man Kevin Rogers (12.6ppg, 7.6rpg). The backcourt does have a solid foundation led by LaceDarius Dunn (6-4, 195), who set the school record with 109 3-pointers and averaged 15.7ppg and 4.9rpg. Senior guard Tweety Carter (5-11,. 190) is also back as a perimeter threat, who averaged 10.6ppg and 3.2apg. He will start at the point, but has to be more patient this season. The most talented newcomer, freshman Nolan Dennis (6-5, 185) originally signed with Memphis, but bailed out when John Calipari left for Kentucky. He will be an instant impact player. Up front, they add 6-10 Ekpe Udoh (6ppg, 5rpg, 92 blocks), who played at Michigan in 2007-08 before transferring and sitting out last year. He’ll start right away, but the Bears need to find a consistent power forward to replace Rogers. Sophomore Quincy Acy (6-7, 205) did lead the Bears in blocked shots and added 5.4ppg and 3.6rpg last year. Senior Josh Lomers (7-0, 276) is a solid reserve.

Outlook: The Bears will have a hard time winning 24 games, but should win more in conference. They do need to become a more selective team offensively and not just jack up the first available shot.

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