Baylor Brew 2/2: Rising Star

George Earns Spot At NBA All-Star Weekend

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February 02, 2024

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TGIF Baylor Fam. Jordan. Bird. Kobe. LeBron. Magic. Kareem. Curry.

So many star-studded names associated with NBA All-Star Weekend over the years.

Now, one of our own has earned his spot among one of the biggest weekends of the sporting year and we’ve got all the details for you.

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Each year, the Baylor family pause to honor and reflect on The Immortal 10. It’s a moment in time that will forever impact the Green & Gold.

Tonight’s episode takes a special look at the history of the game and what it’s meant to BU.

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Feb. 2nd Edition:
Recapping Baylor Women's Basketball vs Texas with Caitlin Bickle

On today's show we are joined by 2019 National Champion and Baylor legend Caitlin Bickle to recap and break down Baylor Women's Basketball's 67-55 loss to Texas.

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🔺 Rising Star. NBA All-Star Weekend is a legendary time of the year.

Stars from all across the sports, media and every facet of life show up to take in the dunks, the 3-pointers and see some of the game’s biggest names.

A former BU standout will be amongst those names as earlier this week Keyonte George, was named to the Panini Rising Stars Game.

George has played in 42 games (16 starts) this year, averaging 11.0 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.8 rebounds on 82.1% from the free throw line. He ranks in the top 10 for qualified rookies in assists (second), free throw percentage (second), points (sixth), and minutes per game (ninth). 

🔺 Tripped Up. This conference. This conference is not for the faint of heart.

With an electric atmosphere on display on national TV, the 13th-ranked BU women’s hoops squad hosted #12 Texas, but fell to a strong second half from the Horns with UT pulling out the 67-55 victory.

🎙 NEW SIC ‘EM POD: RAYJ DENNIS

When graduate transfer RayJ Dennis stepped foot on Baylor’s campus in the summer of 2023, he knew he had found a new home.

After being born with a club foot and spending the first 2 years of his life in leg casts, RayJ knows what it means to face and overcome true adversity.

Now as a key starter for the nationally ranked Baylor Bears, RayJ wants to continue to defy the odds and accomplish even more.

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Welcome to the all-new interview series on Baylor+, Face-to-Faith with Faith Lynch!

In this episode with senior outfielder Mckenzie Wilson, we discuss her excitement for the upcoming season alongside reflecting over her time at Baylor. 

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Waco is hosting the “Eclipse Over Texas: Live From Waco” experience on April 8, 2024.

Waco is one of the best places to view the 2024 eclipse with over four minutes of totality.

The event will have telescopes, educational activities, programs, food trucks, and so much family fun! You won’t want to miss this one!

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🔺 Save The Date. No, we don’t have any cute posed photographs to throw on the fridge.

But, you’ll want to save these dates, Bears fans.

The full 2024 Baylor football schedule was unveiled earlier this week, which includes six home dates at McLane Stadium for the Green & Gold.

🤔 SIC ’EM TRIVIA

In Wednesday night’s win at UCF, Jalen Bridges poured in 12 points, marking his 10th double-digit scoring performance of the year for the Bears.

With those 12 points, Bridges reached over 1,000 collegiate points between his two seasons in Waco and two seasons at WVU.

Of his 1,006 collegiate points, how many has he scored in his two seasons at Baylor?

Got a guess?

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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Friday, February 2
👟 Track & Field at Husker Classic (Lincoln, Neb.)

Saturday, February 3
👟 Track & Field at Husker Classic (Lincoln, Neb.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Jacksonville State @ 10am
🤸‍♀️ Acrobatics and Tumbling at Texas Lutheran @ 3pm
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Washington State @ 3pm (Seattle, Wash.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Nebraska @ 6pm
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Iowa State @ 7pm

Sunday, February 4
⛳️ Women’s Golf at T.Hession Regional Challenge (Palos Verde, Calif.)
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Houston @ 2pm
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Washington @ 2pm

🎟 DON’T MISS OUT!

Eight-time NCATA Champions.
Three home meets.

We promise, you DO NOT want to miss out! The Baylor Acrobatics and Tumbling squad is just a few weeks away from starting their 2024 season and BU fans will have three chances to catch the Bears in action at home this season.

Sun, Feb. 11 @ 3 pm vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor
Sun, Feb. 25 @ 3 pm vs. Oregon
Sat, Mar. 16 @ 5 pm vs. Gannon

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 563.

In 54 games at Baylor, Bridges has scored 563 points for an average of 10.4 points per game. While in Morgantown, he scored 443 points in 62 games, averaging 7.1 ppg.

🐻 Let’s enjoy the weekend, Baylor fam!

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