Big Monday: Baylor at Kansas In a Top Ten Showdown
By Jason Lisk
Thomas Robinson looked like a potential star last year, but was obscured by the Morris twins. This year, he has been incredible, efficient in the low post and one of the best rebounders in the country. Tonight, he gets one of his toughest tests, going up against the length and depth of Baylor’s front court. Baylor may not have any one player that can match Robinson all game, but will throw Perry Jones, Quincy Miller, Quincy Acy and Anthony Jones up against him. Because of Baylor’s front court depth, it is also important that seven-footer Jeff Withey, who has had foul trouble on occasion, stays in the game and provides closer to 25-30 minutes in this one.
With the star power on the front court, it will likely come down to the other players to step up and make a difference. For Kansas, that means positive performances from Travis Releford and Elijah Johnson. For Baylor, Brady Heslip (48% from 3-pt range) and Pierre Jackson (49% on 3’s) will need to knock down shots in the tough Allen Field House environment.
Kansas has won 84 of the last 85 games in Lawrence. If Baylor can get a victory on the road at Kansas after winning at Kansas State, the sky is the limit for the Bears.
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