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Why is Switching Better? Or is it?
Takeaways from Part 1, in short: How do we define a Switch 5? In my opinion, the most difficult aspect of studying the switching trend is classifying who qualifies as a switch 5. Looking at how often a player switches doesn't necessarily indicate they are good at it. There's no metric I'm aware of (at least publicly) that tracks how often a ball-handler gains an advantage on his defender. So for the sake of analysis, I made some subjective delineations.
What Tracking-Era Numbers Reveal about the NBA's Hottest Trend
A seemingly offensively-motivated free agent signing by an NBA contender during the 2021 offseason developed into a storyline that only a handful of years ago would've sounded ludicrous. When Utah signed veteran forward Rudy Gay to a two-year deal in August 2021, one of the more prevalent takes on the situation was Gay's potential ability to play "small-ball 5" for the Jazz in order to give them more defensive versatility, especially in the playoffs.
2023 Dark Divide 300 Grand Depart Announced
The inaugural Dark Divide 300 event in Washington State is scheduled for this summer, and the organizers just released some details on the route and what you can expect before signing up. Learn more here… The Dark Divide 300 has created quite the stir over the last few months. Earlier this summer, a group set out to pre-ride the 340-mile route in preparation for a 2023 grand depart and put a report together.
Lariat sports awards: Looking back at the year in Baylor sports
The Lady Bears celebrate their title. Shae Koharski | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor, Jessika Harkay | Sports Writer, DJ Ramirez | Sports Writer, Noah Torr | Executive Producer, Elisabeth Tharp | Sports Director With the school year coming to a close, the Lariat sports desk took a look back at the year in Baylor sports.
Miracle on the Brazos: 1974 SWC champs stand tall in Baylor football history
A general view of Floyd Casey Stadium before a game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Baylor Bears on November 19, 2011 in Waco. Photo courtesy of Getty Images By Pranay Malempati | Contributor Fans sprung out of their cars, which were carelessly strewn around the parking lot, and poured back into the outskirts of Baylor Stadium. They wanted to see their beloved Baylor Football team make a seemingly miraculous comeback, the likes of which they had not seen.
National champion Lady Bears visit White House
The Baylor women's basketball team meets with President Donald J. Trump on Monday in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics By Ben Everett | Sports Editor The National Champion Baylor women’s basketball team visited the White House Monday and met with President Donald J. Trump. The Lady Bears captured their third national title on April 7 with a thrilling 82-81 win over Notre Dame in Tampa, Fla.
Lady Bears accept White House invitation
Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey is interviewed following the title-clinching win over Notre Dame. Shae Koharski | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor The National Champion Baylor women’s basketball team has accepted an invitation to visit the White House on Monday. The event will include a visit from President Donald Trump. The Lady Bears completed a 37-1 season on April 7 with a thrilling 82-81 title game win over Notre Dame in Tampa, Fla.
Men’s tennis picking up steam heading into the NCAA Tournament
The Baylor men’s tennis team poses with the Big 12 Tournament trophy following an upset win over No. 2 Texas on Sunday in Lawrence, Kan. Photo courtesy of the Big 12 Conference By Ben Everett | Sports Editor As Baylor men’s tennis prepares for the NCAA Tournament, they do so with major momentum. Over the weekend, the Bears captured their first Big 12 Tournament title in five years with an upset win over No. 2-ranked Texas.
Equestrian closes out season in NCEAs
Senior Shannon Hogue competes for the Bears. Courtesy of Baylor Athletics By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Baylor equestrian saw its season come to an end on Friday at the NCEA Championship in Waco. In the team quarterfinals, Baylor fell to No. 6-seed Georgia 10-6 on Thursday afternoon. In the reining quarterfinals on Thursday, the Bears fell to South Carolina 4-0. Freshman Madaline Callaway paced Baylor with a score of 206.
Sports take: United brings consistency, fresh look to Baylor athletics
New Baylor football uniforms displayed at the Baylor x Nike United event on Saturday at McLane Stadium. Baylor unveiled new colors, logos and uniforms for all its sports teams. Aadil Sheikh | Roundup Photographer By Ben Everett | Sports Editor On Saturday, Baylor athletics unveiled United, its new partnership with Nike that brings along with it a revised color scheme, new uniforms and a modified logo for each of the Baylor sports teams.
Brown and Jackson selected in WNBA Draft
Baylor's Kalani Brown, right, poses for a photo with WNBA COO Christy Hedgpeth after being selected by the Los Angeles Sparks as the seventh overall pick in the WNBA basketball draft, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in New York. Associated Press By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Two Baylor women’s basketball players, fresh off of winning the national championship, were selected in the WNBA Draft on Wednesday night in New York.
‘Chloe never gets rattled’: Transfer point guard peaks at the right time for national champion Lady Bears
Baylor senior guard Chloe Jackson poses next to the National Championship trophy on Sunday in Tampa, Fla. Jackson scored 26 points against Notre Dame in the title game and hit the game-winning layup with five seconds remaining. Shae Koharski | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor When Baylor women’s basketball opened the 2018-19 season, uncertainty surrounded the point guard position. Sophomore guard Alexis Morris had been dismissed due to a violation of team rules.
Dia should be moved back to Thursday
By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Once upon a time, Diadeloso was on a Thursday each year. Baylor students had the distinct privilege of being able to take a day off late in the week, decide whether or not they would go to class on Friday, and then have the rest of the weekend to relax. Now, that is not the case. As long as I have been a Baylor student, Dia has been on a Tuesday each year.
‘We did this for you’: Baylor overcomes injury, fourth quarter storm to claim third National Championship
The Baylor team celebrates after winning the National Championship. Shae Koharski | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor TAMPA, FLA. – Baylor women’s basketball defeated Notre Dame 82-81 in a title game thriller on Sunday night in Tampa, Fla., to claim the National Championship.
Deja vu: Baylor faces familiar foe in National Championship game
Baylor senior center Kalani Brown goes up for a layup against Oregon on Friday in Tampa, Fla. Shae Koharski | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor TAMPA, FLA. – No. 1 seed Baylor women’s basketball looks to capture its third National Championship when it faces defending champion No. 1 seed Notre Dame at 5 p.m. Sunday in Tampa, Fla. The Lady Bears (36-1) will face the Fighting Irish (35-3) for the title for the second time.
Jackson’s layup sends Lady Bears to the National Championship game
Baylor junior guard Juicy Landrum drives the ball against Oregon on Friday in Tampa, Fla. Shae Koharski | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor TAMPA, FLA. – No. 1 seed Baylor women’s basketball took down No. 2 seed Oregon 72-67 in a back-and-forth battle on Friday night in Tampa, Fla., to advance to the National Championship game. Senior guard Chloe Jackson played hero for the Lady Bears, converting a layup with 40 seconds remaining to break a 67-67 tie and lift Baylor to the win.
Lady Bears face hot-shooting Ducks in NCAA Final Four
Baylor freshman NaLyssa Smith celebrates a regular season win, as the Bears head to the final Four this weekend. Shae Koharski | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor TAMPA, FLA. — No. 1-seed Baylor women’s basketball faces No. 2-seed Oregon at 6 p.m. Friday in Tampa, Fla., in the NCAA Final Four. The Lady Bears are 3-1 in semifinal matchups, with their only loss coming to University of Connecticut in 2010.
Baylor football hosts annual pro day
Baylor safety Verkedric Vaughns runs the 40-yard dash on Tuesday at the Allison Indoor Practice Facility. Photo courtesy of Jordan Burgess By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Baylor football hosted its annual pro day on Tuesday morning at the Allison Indoor Practice Facility as graduating members of the team showcased their skills in front of NFL scouts.
Baylor softball falls victim to perfect game in loss to Texas
Baylor sophomore pitcher Sidney Holman throws a pitch against Texas on Wednesday at Getterman Stadium. Branson Hardcastle | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor In a rare midweek conference matchup, Baylor softball had a chance to pick up a home win against the No. 9-ranked team in the country. The Lady Bears (14-15) came up short, falling 2-0 to the Texas Longhorns on Wednesday night at Getterman Stadium.
Baylor’s season ends with second round loss to Gonzaga
Baylor guard King McClure (3) walks off the court after the team's loss to Gonzaga in a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City. Associated Press By Ben Everett | Sports Editor No. 9-seeded Baylor men’s basketball fell to No. 1 seed Gonzaga 83-71 on Saturday night in Salt Lake City in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Hot-shooting Bears upset Syracuse in first round of NCAA Tournament
Baylor senior guard King McClure fires a 3-pointer over a Syracuse defender on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. The Bears made 16 3-pointers in a 78-69 upset of No. 8 seed Syracuse to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Associated Press By Ben Everett | Sports Editor No. 9 seed Baylor men’s basketball upset No. 8 seed Syracuse 78-69 on Thursday night in Salt Lake City to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Baylor will face No. 1 seed Gonzaga on Saturday.
Bears defy odds with NCAA Tournament bid
Baylor senior guard Makai Mason looks to drive against TCU on Feb. 2 at the Ferrell Center. The Bears received a No. 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face No. 8 seed Syracuse at 8:57 p.m. Thursday in Salt Lake City. Shae Koharski | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor As Baylor men’s basketball prepares to face Syracuse in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, they do so having defied expectations.
Bears stumble in Big 12 quarterfinals for third straight year
Baylor guard Mario Kegler (4) lands on the floor after being fouled by Iowa State forward Michael Jacobson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 14, 2019. Associated Press By Ben Everett | Sports Editor No. 4-seeded Baylor men’s basketball fell to No. 5-seeded Iowa State 83-66 Thursday in Kansas City, Mo. in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament.
Lady Bears look to continue dominance at Big 12 Tournament
Baylor sophomore guard DiDi Richards drives the ball against Oklahoma State on March 2 at the Ferrell Center. The Lady Bears compete in the Big 12 Tournament starting Saturday in Oklahoma City. Shae Koharski | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor No. 1-ranked Baylor women’s basketball opens the Big 12 Tournament with a game against No. 8-seed Oklahoma and No. 9-seed Texas Tech at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Oklahoma City.
Softball picks up road win over Texas State
Baylor junior utility player Goose McGlaun swings at a pitch against North Texas on March 14, 2018, at Getterman Stadium. Josh Aguirre | Multimedia Editor By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Baylor softball took down Texas State 4-1 on Wednesday in San Marcos behind a solid outing from sophomore pitcher Sidney Holman. Holman retired the first 10 batters of the game and finished with four strikeouts. She allowed just four hits and one run in six innings pitched.
Jake Lindsey announces retirement
Baylor senior guard Jake Lindsey drives the ball against K-State on Jan. 22, 2018, at the Ferrell Center. Lindsey announced his retirement from basketball on Monday. Lariat File Photo By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Baylor men’s basketball senior guard Jake Lindsey announced on Monday that he has played his last game in a Baylor uniform.
Being well-rounded is the new norm
By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Well-roundedness is a seemingly growing phenomenon. It used to be the norm to stick to one job and field of interest for an entire career. Now our society encourages people to pursue a variety of avenues. As of 2017, 42 percent of millennials expect to change jobs every one to three years, according to Jobvite. People don’t want to stay in one place anymore. Professional athletes are a great example of this renaissance man trend.
Turnovers, free throws doom Bears in road loss to K-State
Kansas State forward Dean Wade, right, reaches in against Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, March 2, 2019. Associated Press By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Baylor men’s basketball fell to No. 16-ranked Kansas State 66-60 Saturday night in Manhattan, Kan. to fall two games back of the Big 12 lead. The Bears (19-10, 10-6) committed 19 turnovers and shot 12-for-20 from the free throw line in the six-point loss.
Vital signs: Sophomore forward does the dirty work for Baylor
Baylor sophomore forward Mark Vital drives the ball against West Virginia on Saturday at the Ferrell Center. Vital notched 15 points in 14 rebounds in the 82-75 win over the Mountaineers. Shae Koharski | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins knows a thing or two about having tough, gritty players.
Fresh talent, toughness propelling Bears to late season surge
Baylor freshman guard Jared Butler goes up for a layup against Iowa State on Tuesday in Ames, Iowa. Butler scored 17 points as the Bears defeated the Cyclones 73-69. Associated Press By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Three Baylor men’s basketball starters have missed a combined 18 games in the last two months due to injuries, yet the Bears have gone 8-4 during that stretch and sit at third place in the Big 12 Conference standings.
Big 12 power rankings: Conference title race heating up
Kansas State senior guard Barry Brown Jr., drives against West Virginia on Monday in Morgantown, W. Va. The Wildcats defeated the Mountaineers to retain sole possession of first place in the Big 12 Conference standings. Associated Press By Ben Everett | Sports Editor With just a few weeks left in the regular season of college basketball, the Big 12 title race is getting tighter. The conference isn’t just top-heavy, though, as eight teams very well could make the NCAA Tournament.
Injury-riddled Bears hit the road for contest with red-hot Cyclones
Baylor sophomore forward Mark Vital and freshman guard Jared Butler go up for a rebound against Texas Tech on Saturday in Lubbock. The Bears fell 86-61. Baylor senior guards Makai Mason and King McClure are questionable as the Bears face Iowa State at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Ames, Iowa. Associated Press By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Baylor men’s basketball hits the road to face No. 19-ranked Iowa State at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Ames, Iowa.
Softball looking for answers on the mound following up-and-down start
Baylor junior utility player Goose McGlaun gets ready for a swing against Southern Miss on Sunday at Getterman Stadium. McGlaun and the Lady Bears defeated Southern Miss twice and Sam Houston State once, but fell to UT-Arlington twice over the weekend to finish third place in the Getterman Classic.
Softball takes third place at Getterman Classic
Freshman infielder Kassidy Krupit looks to throw against Southern Miss on Sunday at Getterman Stadium. Josh Aguirre | Multimedia Editor By Ben Everett | Sports Editor No. 16-ranked Baylor softball took home third place at the Getterman Classic Sunday afternoon at Getterman Stadium after defeating Southern Miss 4-3. The Lady Bears (7-4) went 2-0 on day one of the tournament, defeating Sam Houston State 7-0 and Southern Miss 3-1 on Friday.
Injuries, turnovers doom Bears in road loss to No. 15 Texas Tech
Baylor's Devonte Bandoo (2) tries to steal the ball from Texas Tech's Matt Mooney (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. Associated Press By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Baylor men’s basketball fell to No. 15 Texas Tech 86-61 Saturday afternoon in Lubbock. The Bears are 1-3 in their last four games. Baylor played without senior guards Makai Mason (toe) and King McClure (knee) for the second time in the last three games.
Jackson, Landrum lead Lady Bears to 35th straight conference win
Baylor guard Chloe Jackson (24) steals the ball in front of Kansas State guard Christianna Carr (43) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. Associated Press By Ben Everett | Sports Editor No. 1-ranked Baylor women’s basketball took down Kansas State 71-48 Wednesday night in Manhattan, Kan., to pick up its 35th straight win over a Big 12 opponent.
Equestrian stay perfect at home with win over Oklahoma State
Baylor equestrian defeated Oklahoma State 11-8 on Saturday at the Willis Family Equestrian Center. McKenzie Oviatt | Broadcast Reporter By Ben Everett | Sports Editor No. 5-ranked Baylor equestrian defeated No. 7 Oklahoma State 11-8 Saturday at the Willis Family Equestrian Center in the first conference meet of the spring season. In fences, Baylor took a close 3-2 win led by points from junior Madison Day, senior Shannon Hogue and freshman Catherine Moorhead.
Reddit is the most underrated social media platform
By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Social media has become so ingrained in our culture that people spend hours a day on their phones scrolling though popular platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. These companies have become titans in the modern world, controlling advertising and information like never before. While almost everyone uses Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, one popular platform is sometimes overlooked when discussing the biggest names in social media: Reddit.
Super Bowl LIII staff picks
In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots are bringing two of the top scoring offenses in the NFL to the Super Bowl. Associated Press The biggest event in all of sports is just two days away.
Lady Bears climb to No. 1 ranking
Baylor senior guard Chloe Jackson glides in for the layup against Southern on Nov. 15 at the Ferrell Center. The Lady Bears moved up to No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since March 18, 2013. Baylor is 17-1 on the season and 7-0 in Big 12 Conference play. Jason Pedreros | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor The Associated Press Top 25 named Baylor women’s basketball the No. 1 team in the country in a poll released Monday.
As Chloe Jackson grows more comfortable, Baylor gets more unstoppable
Baylor senior guard Chloe Jackson calls out a play against Nicholls State on Nov. 6 at the Ferrell Center. Jackson recorded her first double-double as a Baylor Lady Bear Wednesday night in the 84-69 win over No. 20 Iowa State. Jackson scored 11 points and dished out a career-high 11 assists.
Lady Bears cruise past No. 20-ranked Cyclones
Baylor junior guard Juicy Landrum goes for a layup against Iowa State Wednesday at the Ferrell Center. Shae Koharski | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor No. 2-ranked Baylor women’s basketball defeated No. 20-ranked Iowa State 84-69 Wednesday night at the Ferrell Center to tighten its grasp on first place in the Big 12 standings. The Lady Bears (16-1, 6-0) were led by junior forward Lauren Cox, who scored 22 points to eclipse the 1,000-point mark in her career.
Bears finding new ways to win without star big man Tristan Clark
Baylor sophomore forward Tristan Clark takes a minute to rest in a game against South Dakota on Nov. 27 at the Ferrell Center. Clark suffered a left knee injury last week and will miss the remainder of the season. Lariat File Photo By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Baylor men’s basketball entered the season with only a few experienced players. The Bears lost four key contributors from the 2017-18 season to graduation and one to an injury.
Lady Bears travel north for matchup with streaky Jayhawks
Baylor junior guard Juicy Landrum shoots over TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Associated Press By Jessika Harkay | Sports Writer As the Baylor Lady Bears and Kansas Jayhawks each come off weekend wins, momentum continues to grow for the two basketball teams as they prepare to play at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Lawrence, Kan.
McClure, hot-shooting Bears pick up road win over Oklahoma State
Baylor senior guard King McClure drives the lane against Nicholls State on Nov. 16 at the Ferrell Center. McClure scored a career-high 29 points in the Bears' 73-69 win over Oklahoma State on Monday. Lariat File Photo By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Baylor basketball defeated Oklahoma State 73-69 Monday night in Stillwater, Okla., behind a career-high 29 points from senior guard King McClure. McClure shot 9-for-14 from the field and 7-for-11 from 3-point range.
Late run comes up short as Baylor falls to No. 7 Kansas
Baylor guard King McClure (3) is fouled by Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) as he attempts a shot against Kansas forward Dedric Lawson (1) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Waco, Texas. Associated Press. By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Baylor men’s basketball fell to No. 7-ranked Kansas 73-68 Saturday afternoon at the Ferrell Center despite a 20-5 run late in the second half.
Lady Bears score monster upset of No. 1 UConn
Baylor senior center Kalani Brown works around Connecticut forward Napheesa Collier during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday in Waco. Associated Press By Ben Everett | Sports Editor No. 8-ranked Baylor women’s basketball defeated No. 1 UConn 68-57 Thursday night at the Ferrell Center to snap the Huskies’ 126-game regular season win streak.
Texas Bowl Q&A: The Vanderbilt Hustler
Vanderbilt running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn celebrates as he runs into the end zone after catching a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, in Columbia, Mo. Associated Press By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Baylor football takes on Vanderbilt in the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at 8 p.m. Thursday in Houston. To get ready for the matchup, The Vanderbilt Hustler Sports Editor Cutler Klein answered a few questions about the Commodores. 1.
Seniors leaving their mark on the program
Baylor senior wide receiver Chris Platt poses with the trophy after the Bears defeated Texas Tech on Nov. 24 in Arlington. Platt had a season-high 114 receiving yards in the 35-24 bowl-clinching win over the Red Raiders. Jason Pedreros | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor When the current senior class arrived on Baylor’s campus their freshman year, the Baylor football program was in a much different place.
Bowl bid a major step in the right direction for Matt Rhule
Baylor head coach Matt Rhule and senior quarterback Jalan McClendon share a moment after the Bears’ 35-24 bowl-clinching win over Texas Tech on Nov. 24 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Jason Pedreros | Multimedia Journalist By Ben Everett | Sports Editor Five wins was not going to be enough. After second-year head coach Matt Rhule promised Baylor fans a bowl game, Baylor Nation was not about to let him off the hook if he came up short.
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