Teague and Davion Mitchell, two of the league’s best shooters, were part of a Big 12-record 23-game winning streak last season in their debuts as Baylor starters. — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 18, 2020 Drew added, Teague has, “one of those bodies that doesn’t really get tired.” He also said, “He doesn’t make a lot of mistakes. The offense would not be as good without the kinds of screens Thamba sets. He responded by making a great defensive play, then running the floor for a bucket: Tchamwa Tchatchoua also crashed into Vital going for a rebound against Oklahoma State. 11.29.20. 2 in every advanced ranking site. Tyler Harris had 22 points for the Cyclones with five 3-pointers, while Rasir Bolton had 21 points and Jalen Coleman-Lands 13. They never trailed again, but needed a go-ahead basket by Teague after Jalen Coleman-Lands made a tying 3 with 2:53 left. Hits another 3 to make it 54-49. File-Baylor guard MaCio Teague, front left, scores past Kansas guard Marcus Garrett in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Waco, Texas. He’s 13-of-16 from deep in the last two games, and he ranks 33rd nationally in 3-point percentage (49%) on 81 attempts. When 11-year NBA veteran Jeff Teague is home, there is a pretty good chance you can find him if you know where to look. Playing an entire half should lead a player to get blown by or take some breaks. He didn’t sulk. Fade my future picks), Teague played 38 minutes and the entire second half. Tchamwa Tchatchoua is a heck of a player, but his energy and attitude carry over so well. With the Bears up six with 1:45 left, Texas Tech isolated Teague inside the arc. On nearly every other Baylor team, Cryer would play major minutes. Winning a Big 12 title requires winning games like today. 2 in the AP Poll and No. The Bears elected to play Mark Vital at the five for most of the second half. MaCio Teague is a 6-3, 185-pound Shooting Guard from Cincinnati, OH. Without them, they don’t win today. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time. 2021 JERRY WEST AWARD FINALISTS MaCio Teague, Baylor Joel Ayayi, Gonzaga Quentin Grimes, Houston Joe Wieskamp, Iowa Chris Duarte, Oregon 2020-21 BAYLOR MBB HONORS Jared Butler Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award Finalist (1 of 5) Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. With a roster that goes nine deep, the Bears don’t have to play anybody a ton of minutes. MaCio Teague celebrates after nailing a 3-pointer in a Big 12 men's basketball game at the Ferrell Center in Waco on Feb. 8, 2020. Teague didn’t. It’s difficult not playing. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The Jerry West Award is given to the nation’s best shooting guard. KenPom now projects the Bears will win the Big 12 by four games. “We’re in the national spotlight every single night and have a chance to compete for the national championship.” Thamba’s always been an excellent screener. Flagler’s had a strong two games after COVID-19 protocols slowed down his impressive start. Teague’s best skill is that he can make ridiculously difficult buckets. The defense has responded well, especially Teague. It seems Twitter is leaning towards him playing, but it is for sure not definite. Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Baylor Basketball 10 Things I like: Featuring MaCio Teague’s Defense and Dain Dainja’s Attitude He badly missed his first three against Oklahoma State. Entering the season, associate head coach Jerome Tang mentioned the offense was way ahead of the defense. As defenses makes it difficult to hit threes and shots at the rim, Teague can step back and go high off the glass inside the arc and make 2-point jumpers. He played the entire second half against Texas Tech, and he prevented Oklahoma State from scoring: Mitchell’s shooting 42% from three and appearing on multiple draft boards. But in a 68-60 victory over Texas Tech (I predicted the exact score! MaCio Teague had 13 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, and two assists in a blowout of Arkansas Pine-Bluff on Monday. 5 ILLINOIS 72 He has a high-pitched yelp that’s unlike anything I’ve heard in a basketball game. MaCio Teague scored 18 points and Davion Mitchell added 13 for the Bears, but leading scorer Jared Butler was 2 of 9 from the field and managed just five points while Garrett — one of the nation’s best defenders — hounded him all night. Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji was part of the Top 10, but was not included […] Texas couldn’t beat Texas Tech at home, and the Jayhawks are now two games behind the Bears in the loss column. MaCio Teague kicks it to Flo Thamba, who dunks it down for Baylor. 1 Baylor faces No. Dainja is redshirting this year and working on his body. He’s too accurate from there and doesn’t turn it over much when isolated, which makes those shots work. MaCio Teague. The opportunity cost makes those shots less efficient for most. He played the entire second half in the victory . It’s genius because it’s efficient. MaCio Teague tallied 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes in Sunday's 86-52 win over Washington. But there are so many positive moments that let’s take a look at 10 of them (and shouts to Zach Lowe for the format) from the past two games. Teague, who had 14 points, put the Bears up 66-65 with his two free throws with 4:26 left. And with someone like Teague on the roster, they’ll have their best chance ever to do it. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. UPDATE: 11:32 a.m. – Baylor men’s basketball senior guard MaCio Teague has been selected as one of the top 10 candidates for the 2021 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, as announced Tuesday by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. However, signing with an agent doesn’t mean those players are going pro — because Best is an NCAA-certified rep, Teague … Baylor guard MaCio Teague announced on Twitter he has declared for the NBA draft but is still keeping his options open for a possible return to the Bears. MICHIGAN STATE 81, NO. As the Bears slogged, Teague surged. 1 in defensive efficiency. But this year’s team has four spectacular guards above him. Mitchell’s voice immediately draws Butler’s attention. Next year’s team, assuming Mitchell and Butler go pro, will need play makers. BU: MaCio Teague is listed as questionable with a wrist injury. The big man can play inside and out, and has a nice shot. Only one dude above him has shot more, and he’s also the only player to have attempted more than 65 triples (Chris Shelton from Hampton is having a season!). That makes Butler passing up shots all the more impressive. A low turnover guy. A game where they can clinch their first Big 12 title ever. Teague finds Thamba for a Baylor jam. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Rowe and Vital had a great discussion about several topics. Baylor's MaCio Teague (wrist) will be a game-time decision for tonight's game at Oklahoma, per Scott Drew. Teague was spectacular today. That task isn’t easy, and in a great podcast with Davion Mitchell for SicEm365, Ashley Hodge and Jason King got Mitchell to open up about Teague, and he really credited his defense for helping the team. You can watch it here. MaCio Teague speaks to the media prior to Saturday’s game against Kansas. Teague joins Kansas’ Ochai Agbaji to give the Big 12 Conference two candidates among the top 10. The Bears never led until MaCio Teague made two free throws with 4:26 left for a 66-65 advantage. No. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. That’s huge for the current and future Bears. Follow @BaylorMBB on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for updates throughout the year. Defenders get rammed into by him, and he rarely draws a moving screen call, despite Baylor’s guards occasionally taking off early. But Dainja brought the energy in Stillwater: He waves the towel like a boxing trainer trying to inspire his fighter. Nothing is guaranteed, and they have some things they know they’ll need to improve to achieve the loftiest goal in the sport: winning a national title. Baylor at Kansas: The Preview on How Baylor Tries to Win the Big 12 on Saturday, If the Schedule Holds Baylor Wins the Big 12 with Any Win or Any West Virginia Loss. After he went 2-of-11 from deep in a three game stretch (games two-four) to open the season, Teague fell a bit under the radar—especially with Davion Mitchell’s scorching start, and Butler’s gigantic defensive improvement. DNP in last game. For Teague that’s not the case. He avoids traveling in his excitement with an open lane, then glides to the hoop in a couple steps: If Mayer needs an extra step, then Flo Thamba’s defender can help and contest. He carried us for a minute offensively.” He sure did—finishing with 12 points and just two turnovers. The Bears have a 19-game winning streak thanks in large part to transfers such as MaCio Teague, from UNC Asheville, and Freddie Gillespie, from Carleton College. “Ball” or “Jared” or some other word requires combining letters. Baylor has a chance at securing a Big 12 regular season championship tomorrow! 7) Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua’s recovery from mistakes: Against Kansas, Tchamwa Tchatchoua gave up a basket underneath when he went for a steal he wasn’t going to get. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He might be the most talented guy on next year’s roster (though Mayer should be the team’s best player—assuming I’m right about who returns). Those lineups provide quite a bit. Baylor Lands Talented Transfer MaCio Teague . Teague received in excess of 20 derogatory messages on Instagram and Twitter from users who referenced his missed free throws, while one person even requested $11 from him on Venmo. Baylor will have a chance to put more space between themselves and Kansas on Monday. The Bears win for a host of reasons. He’s one of the country’s best defenders too. If I started writing them out, the paragraph would never end. “Missing out on a few games just isn’t ideal for us," Teague … He took a big charge, which prevented Tech from keeping the game too close late. The Bears have played quite a few four guard lineups, which usually leaves Teague responsible for guarding a man bigger than him. The Bears are No. 3 Kansas on Saturday, Bears coach Scott Drew told ESPN's College GameDay. MaCio Teague Powers Baylor’s Victory Over Texas Tech, An Awful Night Ends Perfection, but Not the Goals of the Season, Baylor at Kansas: The Preview on How Baylor Tries to Win the Big 12 on Saturday, If the Schedule Holds Baylor Wins the Big 12 with Any Win or Any West Virginia Loss. These kinds of passes make it difficult to make any defense contain Baylor (also see another mention about Mitchell under No. Baylor guard MaCio Teague is among the five finalists for the 2021 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday. This is not an easy pass to make, but Flagler makes it look easy: Baylor Basketball 10 Things I like: Featuring MaCio Teague’s Defense and Dain Dainja’s Attitude, An Awful Night Ends Perfection, but Not the Goals of the Season, How Jared Butler became Baylor’s two-way superstar. Iowa State had an early 17-point lead, but much of that lead evaporated before halftime as Iowa State went into the break up 37-32. “It can really affect the mental health of some players,” Teague said. @KUHoops via Twitter February 28, 2021, 3:29 AM Feb 27, 2021 at ... MaCio Teague is keeping Baylor in this game. But lost in his impressive run has been his passing. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. When I asked him about that play, he said it was actually a good sign because they were both being aggressive going for rebounds. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. “I’m an older guy, so it doesn’t really affect me. But he threw it to Mitchell in a pick-and-roll, and he hit Flagler for a layup: The first part of that video features Mitchell’s call for the ball. MaCio Teague (Baylor), Keith Williams (Cincinnati), Denzel Mahoney (Creighton), and Zach Cooks (NJIT) are among the early entrants who have signed with Trinity Best for representation as they navigate the pre-draft process, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports (Twitter link).. WACO, Texas — Baylor guard MaCio Teague announced on Twitter he has declared for the NBA draft but is still keeping his options open for a possible return to the Bears. Without him, they wouldn’t have won today. He played the entire second half in the victory. That didn’t phase him. The game comes down to buckets, and few are as reliable as Butler. With his 6-foot-9 frame, Mayer can get downhill off the dribble. He ended Kansas late, and he’s able to quickly contest and then defend the full play: Vital interviewed with Holly Rowe for ESPN’s Big 12 Sirius XM show on Tuesday. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. FILE - Gonzaga players celebrate after defeating Saint Mary's in an NCAA college basketball game in … Twice against Kansas, Butler could have scored near the hoop. The former UNC-Asheville guard chose Baylor over several others, including Louisville, and will sit for a year with two to play after that. He’ll likely start next season, but we don’t get much of him this year. Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports Teague is Baylor’s first player to announce an NBA Draft decision Macio Teague announced on his Instagram and Twitter … He came back and hit his next one: Cryer’s quick release will make him a problem for Big 12 defenses next season. 4): When Vital plays center, the Bears will switch everything and ask him to guard guys on the perimeter and in the post. MaCio Teague Powers Baylor’s Victory Over Texas Tech. But Mayer’s footwork is superb enough to make that possibility irrelevant. For the first time in program history, Baylor ranks No. Scott Drew said after the game with those lineups, “We had better flow offensively, and defensively could switch everything.” Those switches can put quite a bit of pressure on guards to defend bigger guys and sometimes they’re left without much rim protection. He moves so quickly that he gives Baylor’s shooters chances for fantastic looks: Thamba has the perfect form as a screener. Baylor guard MaCio Teague (31) drives to the basket against Texas forward Greg Brown (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Austin, Texas. He has missed the last two games for the Bears. Guard MaCio Teague will return from a two-game absence when No. Guard MaCio Teague said that because of the way last season ended, the Bears aren't taking anything for granted now. New, 12 comments. He gets wide and is elusive. It’s not easy to beat a top 15 team on the road. Mario Kegler had some of the best bench celebrations when he sat out, and Teague worked in a bow and arrow 3-point celebration that made people think, “Maybe archery is for me.” I think Dainja with the towel joins them as a celebrators. Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua and Adam Flagler got to watch Baylor win a lot of games from the bench last season, and now are among six former redshirts playing every game for the undefeated, second-ranked Bears.Davion Mitchell and MaCio Teague, two of the league’s best shooters, were part of a Big 12-record, 23-game winning streak last season in their debuts …