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Baylor Brew 1/11: In Good Company
Walter Named To Wooden Award Midseason Top-25 List
Baylor Brew Crew
January 11, 2024
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🐻 The Official Daily Newsletter For Baylor Athletics
Good Morning Baylor Fam. You know all those quotes about understanding and knowing the company you keep that are posted throughout social media?
Well, we can tell you one thing, Ja’Kobe Walter is in good company.
The freshman sensation is midway through his first collegiate season and is making big waves. This week, he was recognized for his outstanding play.
What all do we have stirrin’ in today’s abbreviated Brew? Check it out!
🏀 In Good Company
📞 Getting the Call
🏈 Earning His Stripes
🐻 And much, much more!
🎙 SIC ‘EM POD WITH COACH NICKI
Women’s Basketball at Baylor University has seen tremendous success over the years, and thanks to Head Coach Nicki Collen, it feels as if that level of success is going to continue for a long time.
In her first 2 years at Baylor, Coach Nicki has led the program to back-to-back 20-plus win seasons, back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances, and already has a BIG12 title under her belt. Now, in year 3, all of the pieces are coming together.
She is a mother, a former WNBA coach of the year, a relentless competitor, and is proud to be the head women’s basketball coach at Baylor University.
📈 STOCK UP
🔺 In Good Company. The rest of the country has now seen what BU fans knew for awhile now… Ja’Kobe Walter can hoop.
Yesterday, the freshman sensation was named to the Wooden Award Midseason Top-25 Watch List.
The McKinney, Texas, native is pacing the Bears and leads all freshmen in the Big 12 in scoring at 15.3 points per game. Doing his work against the biggest competition, Walter averages 15.6 points per game against power-conference foes.
🔺 The Hall Call. Two BU legends were solidified amongst the elite this week.
The National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) announced its inaugural Hall of Fame class on Wednesday afternoon, which includes former Baylor student-athlete Samantha Schaefer and former sport administrator Nancy Post.
Honorees must have made great and/or unusual contributions in support of the NCEA in personal time, effort, performance, and/or material and services over and above all ordinary expectations of the average supporter. Honorees were identified in three distinct categories: athletes (Legacy 2000-2007; Current 2008-2017), coaches and special contributors. Nominations were accepted from all current and former NCEA member institution representatives. The NCEA Board of Directors and Hall of Fame Selection Committee determined the honorees.
🔺 Bump In The Road. Throughout the many months of a college basketball season, some nights just aren’t your nights.
Wednesday night was that for the Baylor women’s hoops team who saw their undefeated start halted with a 87-66 defeat at Kansas.
Sophomore forward Darianna Littlepage-Buggs led BU with 16 points and six rebounds, going a perfect 6-for-6 from the line, while former Kentucky teammates Jada Walker and Dre'Una Edwards scored 11 points apiece. Aijha Blackwell came off the bench to score eight points and grab a team-high 11 rebounds.
🔺 Double Us Up. Just as the sunset shines through the glass at Foster Pavilion, the future of Baylor basketball continues to get brighter.
This week, Jason Asemota and Robert Wright III, two of BU’s early signees for next season, were named 2024 McDonald’s All-American Games nominees.
Asemota is a 6-8 forward out of Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, Ariz. and Wright is 6-1 guard out of Philadelphia, who is playing his final high school season at Montverde Academy.
🔺 Earning His Stripes. Ok, ok, we know that Jaguars don’t have stripes, but just go with it.
For the second straight season, the NFLPA released an All-Pro team that was voted on solely by the players around the league.
Among that list of the best of the best? Former BU standout Ross Matiscik, who was named the long snapper on the First Team.
🎙 INSIDE BAYLOR SPORTS
Jan. 11th Edition:
One Of Those Nights
On today’s show we break down last night’s tough 87-66 loss to Kansas for Baylor Women’s Basketball.
We’ll tell you what the difference was for the Jayhawks and how the Bears will need to respond as they continue their road trip to Ames, Iowa.
🤔 SIC ’EM TRIVIA
There are many levels of Ja’Kobe Walter’s game.
His long range shooting is at or near the top of that list. The freshman's 2.3 three-pointers per game put him among the top-10 in the Big 12.
Through 15 games, how many times has he connected on 4+ 3-pointers in a game?
Think you got it?
Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!
🎟 DON’T MISS OUT!
Eight-time NCATA Champion.
Three home meets.
We promise, you DO NOT want to miss out! The Baylor Acrobatics and Tumbling squads are 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
🐻 THE FOLLOW: RELIVING OPENING WEEK
Best way to get ready for another big night at Foster?
Relive last week’s incredible week!
A new era began with the opening of Foster Pavilion and Baylor+ was there every step of the way.
Last week was so good, it couldn’t just be one episode of the Follow, we’ve got ✌️ brand new episodes for you!
📬 STICK WITH US
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🗓 ON THE DOCKET
Saturday, January 13
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Iowa State @ 12pm
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Abilene Christian @ 12pm (Indoor)
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Lamar @ 6pm (Indoor)
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Cincinnati @ 7pm
👟 Track & Field at McFerrin-12 Degree Invitational (College Station, Tex.)
Tuesday, January 16
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Kansas State @ 7pm
Thursday, January 18
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Arizona State @ 7pm
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: Six.
In six of his first 15 games, Walter has connected on four or more three-pointers, including a career-high five against Mississippi Valley State in late December.
🐻 Enjoy your day, Baylor Fam!
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