TCU got every break they could have expected to win this game. Baylor started 1-of-11 from three. Mike Miles hit a 60 foot prayer before halftime, and the Bears’ cadre of big men all found themselves in foul trouble.
Baylor’s one of the country’s two best teams—the Gonzaga-Baylor debate remains ongoing (though Baylor is once again No. 1 on KenPom)—for a bevy of reasons . But sometimes basketball is simple: the team with the best player wins.
Jared Butler is much better than anyone on TCU. Jamie Dixon’s recruited well at his alma matter. They have good players, especially Kevin Samuel.