How Baylor won the National Championship

[@ColeAdams]

This was one of the best college teams I have ever seen. If they didn’t go on a long covid pause with multiple positive cases they would have gone undefeated. This team was dominant when playing at their best. It goes to show based on how the top 3 point shooting teams usually dont do well in March and how this team won it all they were a really special group.

[@jameshoops10]

now you can learn the game instead of making vids about basketball talking about casual stuff

[@mcray0309]

@@jameshoops10 thank you OG James, we will all take what you said into account.

[@bugsyproductions3140]

How many have you watched

[@unbiascowboy1537]

Yep I agree! What made baylor so great was their Balance. They were basically really good at everything, while Gonzaga was just great on offense. Baylor was the all around better team.

[@unbiascowboy1537]

@Shaan Keole they definitely would’ve Baylor wasn’t even in shape that game.

[@markhenderson3545]

I live in Waco and watched this team all last year and this year. I have no idea why the media was hyping Gonzaga up so much and saying they were the favorite. I’m convinced none of them watched Baylor play this year. Baylor was by far the better team all year and played much better competition. Should’ve been back to back champs if not for Covid last year

[@brendonbuffaloe8830]

@@jasonbenham9338 I don’t know that Baylor’s team was better or worse last year per say, but the other teams in the Big XII were definitely much better last year. That’s the difference IMO

[@jrprod4132]

definitely agree

[@hutchvandyke761]

WOW those clips of the end of the teague and tchachua falling down then sprinting back to position to make the defensive play gave me chills. thats how champions play

[@kncandl]

Special team. Great offenses rarely play D like this.

[@unbiascowboy1537]

@@kncandl yep I agree! This is one of the best teams I’ve seen in a long time!

[@jtw77388]

Baylor alum here. I think Teague got a finger on the shot causing it to be short. One of the best hustle plays I've ever seen.

[@rolandorobles6375]

Mad props to Baylor. Well deserved. -Gonzaga Fan

[@liamsimon3454]

Our year, their game. Zag up.

[@unbiascowboy1537]

@@liamsimon3454 Baylor had a great year as well, the media just fell in love with Gonzaga and Baylor played the step brother nobody gave credit to. But Baylor was just as great if not a better of a team then Gonzaga all year until the whole team caught covid and they hit a little bump in the road. This was just a collision course waiting to happen, both teams are historically great teams.

[@bradychick6535]

Baylor's year,Baylor Champs Sic'em.😁👍

[@mattluse5037]

props to Baylor, you can tell the entire team has some incredible basketball knowledge combined with pure athleticism ,bout as deadly as it gets

[@bradychick6535]

Congrats Baylor!😁👍🏆

[@tiger5600]

I was waiting for this, was shocked how two teams that were both really good could've resulted in such a lopsided result.

[@davidwilliams3397]

I think that Gonzaga were pretty well flattered their guards could not defend the ball or handle pressure basically they were never in the game which I find most weird but then I also believe that in the end whilst I suspect they beat other teams with smarts and skill baylor had smarts skills and athleticism. In terms of the game I don't think thr Zags could do anything to match Baylor if you can't stop penetration then you basically have to give up threes and Baylor shot threes at to good a clip. What really surprised me was that the zags offence was to put it simply shit. They were making poor decisions and were seemingly stunned by the pressure. The guards could not handle even the one on one pressure and at time it looked like a high school team facing a college team out there. I credit the zags coach changing it up and pulling what was their best player out of the game because simply put the match ups were not working,

[@unbiascowboy1537]

@@davidwilliams3397 I agree! I think Baylor made them nervous and flustered. After the initial punch in the mouth they didn’t know how to adjust. It’s like the saying in boxing, everyone has a game plan until you get punched in the mouth. Hopefully this is a learning experience for the zags and coach few. Them Baylor boys were some Dogs!!!!

[@Emperor-Wild-Man]

From my perspective, one team is "really" good, and one team is "exceptionally" good. I called that team "exceptional" because that team I saw literally has NO Weaknesses.

[@thetexastrucker7934]

Gonzaga had a softer schedule and never played a team that gave them a challenge. Hence 32-0. Gonzaga was the better team all year until Baylor and it showed. It was obvious Gonzaga got rattled early on and never recovered. It's funny though that Gonzaga is already the fave to win the title next year.

[@tiger5600]

@@thetexastrucker7934 Stop with the softer schedule bs Im not even a fan and know that Gonzaga had plenty of great results vs great teams. I agree with the part about Gonzaga getting in that hole early, and Baylor is just too good of a team to let them comeback from 20 down

[@ChanBoogie310]

Beat 2 of the top 3 teams by more than 15 crazy. They had the off AND def and made adjustments during game.

[@bearinpinkk5072]

Everyone talked about baylor offense vs gonzaga offense. Seemingly forgetting about just how good Baylor has been defensively all year and in this tournament I called it all day Baylor in a rout was so glad to be right lol.

[@adamnelson2248]

While the Baylor defense was swarming, the offense won the game. Every basket they had was demoralizing and even when they missed they would get the offensive rebound more times than not.

[@davidlacy4771]

Facts are facts........and the fact is .......we are NATIONAL Champions....!!

[@arlanreber6717]

My home team Baylor was overlook since last year. I said it from the start of the season that Baylor was gonna win the NCAA tournament. Would of happened last year if it wouldn’t have been canceled. People should of been aware after what they did to a great Houston team. But everyone was focused on Gonzaga this and perfect season that. On stats alone Baylor was the clear choice in the tournament before it even started. Our boys are big, focused, love playing defense as much as offense and will wear you down. Best and biggest guards in the nation. Sic Em my Baylor Bears.

[@davidwilliams3397]

in fairness Houston is a poor offensive team compared to most in the tourney. They have built their style on physical defence and and offensive rebounding. Baylor matched them on the boards defensively and offensively an were just a class above offensively

[@dannybobo3615]

Can u break down what UCLA did different from the tourney and regular season to improve so drastically

[@drew5794]

Mickey Mouse tournament

[@bmonty1915]

They made a stupid amount of contested shots and caught multiple opponents on bad shooting nights. Simulate this tournament 100 times and UCLA, or Oregon St for that matter, never make this kind of run again.

[@jacoby8903]

@@bmonty1915 thats why its called march madness 🤣

[@bits_for_bytes]

Simple! They played non-PAC12 teams.

[@bits_for_bytes]

@@bmonty1915 Oregon state ran the table against all of the PAC12 front runners and came from 8 to 1 in the conference tournament. You sound like a gonezaga fanboi that chills until March every year then plays 2 tough games after they get past the 16 and 12 seeds.

[@SportsTalkLive13]

one thing that was really cool about this years title game was that Baylor and Gonzaga were supposed to meet in non conference play earlier in the season, but the game was cancelled. Was almost poetic how they still ended up playing for it all

[@myname-vw1wg]

Just wait man your channel's gonna pop off. Love the vids.

[@canamrider07]

Thanks for video, really enjoyed it. Really happy for the program as BU worked hard and stuck together for the last two years. A huge accomplishment, sic em bears!

[@PrinceRN]

Gonzaga was in this all the way up to player introductions. Sic 'em, Bears!

[@aj402]

Kentucky boy living in Waco now. My dream matchup would be this Baylor team versus the 1978 Kentucky Wildcats. Two of the best teams I can recall over the years. Kyle Macy, Goose Givens, Jay Shidler and Truman Claytor could do major damage outside. Rick Robey, Mike Phillips and James Lee big beef inside. Would be a great game.

[@omitn2011]

What effort..... Loved it

[@barryzhang5292]

Seriously, winning streak of Gonzaga made coach underrate Baylor.

[@johnalcox4233]

I love the breakdown...

[@checkYourDiet]

you make learning about basketball mad easy

[@robertgiovine2543]

Watching ur vids make me smarter I love it

[@23Kite]

Sic 'em Bears!!!!!

[@bradychick6535]

😁👍🏆

[@tomisanchored]

Good video. It’s pronounced “BAY-lor,” but good breakdown of the coaching and the talent.

[@kncandl]

Love your videos - so helpful. None more than this, from a lifelong Bear(multigenerational alum and employee) and complete sports nut. I might watch this everyday. Sic ‘em!

[@brendonbuffaloe8830]

Simply put: they were the best team in the country, and it wasn’t even close

[@naturetrails8357]

Baylor hustled Gonzaga didn’t

[@MadtSlug]

Love tha page keep postin

[@louky2228]

Damn I had already forgot

[@connorpuchol1272]

Is this something you see first watch? how many times do you go over a game like this? love the channel, helping me grow my iq alot

[@randomthings5731]

Good vid

[@mikekraft3373]

Does anyone think that Coach Fed's refusal to call a timeout after an ugly first few minutes at 9-0, and as Baylor stretched it to 19, was big-headed and partly cost Gonzaga the game?!?!

[@davidwilliams3397]

I am not sure what he could have done to be fair they switched up how they defended the pick and roll and got burned every time. They either gave up lay ups or three pointers. What was worst was that the zags guards could not handle one on ne pressure they seemed to turn the ball over or make poor decisions time and time again. You can forgive the idea of baylor just having a hot shooting streak but offensively Zags were just awful both collectively and individually No timeout is solving that unfortunately.

[@mikekraft3373]

@@davidwilliams3397 , great assessment. I think you're right.

[@tommcpeek2284]

Love your content

[@i_throw_ched289]

How Baylor won: Me: they scored more points then the other team when the clock hit 0:00

[@FatsoPilot]

Yeah, that wasn't a charge Suggs. Huge swing in the game.

[@slippersrts2752]

just a heads up your link to the store doesn't work

[@benwaters4201]

Baylor hit 5 threes right away

[@kelleywarriors7091]

In all honesty, Gonzaga had a awesome season and were undefeated until the championship game. They were there because of the amazing and individual talent of Kispert, Timme, Suggs, and the rest of the team. Gonzaga will continue to be dominant in the upcoming season. With the number one draft pick.

[@dwpagliari]

BIG EMOTIONAL LETDOWN GONZAGA after one of the greatest games ever played I am not making an excuse for Gonzaga, nor am I taking anything away from Baylor. I actually picked Baylor an almost lock to make the NC game after I saw them beat an underrated Wisconsin team. I gave them a 45% shot at knocking off the Zags. They are the real deal and have been since Scott Drew used his talent a little differently - especially on Defense as you pointed out in your No Middle Vid. But one would have to either lie to oneself or be blind not to see this wasn't the same Zag team we've seen all year and tournament. After the first 2m of the NC game I called my boss and said - "lay off the zags immediately". You could see there was nothing there- they were emotionally spent. It had nothing to do with physical fatigue (or much) as Few pointed out after. But there was definitely a big emotional letdown. With a team as aggressive and locked in as Baylor, that game was over from the start. The Zags have some real fighters and a great energy together and they fought as hard as they could. It wasn't there. In fact, #3 - a top 20 recruit - was stumbling around like he was drunk. One particular play on Defense he almost stumbled over his own feet. The defensive coverage on the Ball Screen was terrible. There was nothing that innovative or amazing going on for Baylor - Zags were just out of it. Baylor's defense was dynamite and has been all year except for some lack of intensity coming off of the covid break. But again, the zags were like a ghost of their former selves. In fact, they were so off, that it started to effect Baylor. From roughly the last 10m of the 1st Half to the first 10 of the 2nd, the game was ugly. I actually liked Mark Few shifting his defenses. With a great bunch of kids at his disposal, I think he should have mixed it up more. HC / FC pressure - mixed with some zone (1-3-1 more than 2-3) and traps - - make it ugly. It was the best shot given the circumstances. But in the end probably nothing mattered to much. The players have to be present... the Zags were not. They are kids - I don't hold them accountable - it was just bad timing. They gave the world (along with UCLA) a game for the century. Too bad for them it happened right before the NC game.

[@unbiascowboy1537]

They underestimated Baylor thinking they were superior when they were equals. Plus baylor was tired of hearing about Gonzaga so they whipped that ass. That’s all it was they just underestimated them, they thought it was going to be a cake walk.

[@dwpagliari]

@@unbiascowboy1537 Don’t agree. Underestimated UCLA definitely. I think they all but admitted that. But not Baylor. Anyone knows how great they have been the last two years and how great they were playing in March Madness. These are the two best teams over the last two years combined. And we had a classic championship matchup. Except one team just played a game for the centuries. Oops

[@unbiascowboy1537]

@@dwpagliari I see your point maybe I’m wrong. But I heard Gonzaga already felt like they won the whole thing when they were in the bubble. It just seems like to me baylor was the team that had to fight for their success and recognition. Gonzaga somewhat did too in the past years but this year the spot light was on them and only them. I really believe they got the big head which is not that hard to do when everyone is praising you. Idk if this is true or not but it’s even been said that they ordered champagne to the bubble after the UCLA game like they already won the whole thing lol.

[@dwpagliari]

@@unbiascowboy1537 wow. I don’t have any inside scoop on this one (sometimes I do as I work professionally for an info broker) but I find that hard to believe. I mean early on they looked that way against UCLA. And admitted that ucla punched them in the face. Maybe they felt it after they got passed UCLA That nothing could stop them. Who knows. But honestly, that was one of the greatest games I’ve ever seen in my life and I am not exaggerating one bit. I mean almost every play from tip to buzzer beater. So many great place whether it’s defense or offense. And the heart of both teams especially UCLA. Not only would it be normal to have a big let down from that game I should have called that. I apologized to my boss for that. Big mistake on my part but I like everyone else was caught up in the two-year March madness thing that was ruined by Covid and all of that and I really one of the great game. EMotions knocked out my common sense

[@dwpagliari]

The good news is I contacted my boss two minutes into the game and said get off of Gonzaga immediately. I could see you this with big problems. Their face is just look worn out and they look like they had nothing emotionally. At least to me. I think what happens is because it’s my job I wasn’t just looking at Baylor. I mean I could see right away Baylor was playing like they had been for most of the year and especially in March madness. But I immediately just focused on Gonzaga and that was not the same team that was playing all year. And on some of the close-ups I could see it. Completely flat for a championship game.I did tell my boss if they could pull within 10 - seriously that’s what I said - then they have a chance in the second half. But it halftime I told him again I’m just not seeing it. Again All due respect to Baylor I said back in the Wisconsin game they can win the whole thing. But Gonzaga would’ve had trouble beating any good team let alone Baylor. I’m just glad it wasn’t a fluky thing like oral Roberts win the whole thing. Baylor was a great team and are deserving. Oral Roberts played great but I wouldn’t say they are a great team

[@evanatwood3452]

They ran a simple offense that allowed the most talented and versatile roster in the country to dominate

[@kyrandixon3802]

Aye man at 1:20 why the hell did bro not tag the roll man omg🤣

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

Gonzoga did not play anybody all year other than UCLA there were a few teams who could beat the bags.

[@scoobi6310]

wouldve been better if gonzaga lost a game. IMO i never want to go into march being undefeated

[@twostepz4982]

Baylor had both smarts and athleticism. Gonzaga is smart, but doesn’t have the level of athleticism like Baylor. It’s that simple. Now, if Baylor played like UCLA then Gonzaga had a chance to win because of smarts.

[@jordanwolfson8378]

Yeah, Baylor won the title, but people are spinning this all the wrong way entirely. This team was unlike anything we've EVER seen before. Smothering defense, one of the best 3pt percentages in history. Amazing team. However, why the fuck is everyone shitting on Gonzaga? Gonzaga wasn't overrated. Baylor was underrated. I already placed money down that Gonzaga will win it all next year. They're way-too-early preseason #1 again next season, and I honestly don't see there being another Baylor next year to stop them. Gonzaga ran into a buzzsaw with defense that would have beaten the Nets. That doesn't mean Gonzaga's bad, or overrated, or will never win it all, and I wish those who are spitting those narratives would shut the fuck up. They have no idea what they're talking about. Coach K made 5 FINAL FOURS BEFORE HE WON THE TITLE. Mark Few's time will come.

[@unbiascowboy1537]

I get you. But it’s also another narrative people are putting out there. They’re making excuses saying Gonzaga was tired which is bs because they both played on the same night so that would make baylor tired too. Or this just wasn’t their night. Fact is Baylor was just the better team so we need to give them credit! I do agree with you though they are not overrated, but they are not better then Baylor either.

[@jalenbarnes7888]

I think the main reason why people are shitting on the Zags is the conference they play in. The WCC, it's not exactly what you would consider to be a powerhouse conference. They're really the only team good in that conference, with teams like BYU or St. Mary's occasionally having peaks. The fact of the matter is, their conference simply doesn't give them any kind of resistance or chances to really battle test them. I know that they try to schedule bigger opponents for non-conference games, but they're also playing those games early in the season, when teams are still trying to get their acts together. Let's also not forget, the best team that the Zags had faced seed wise in the tournament before the NC game was a 5-seed: Creighton (With how UCLA played you could easily make an argument they were better). My point is: how you play early in the season is much different to how you play in the dance. I don't necessarily think that the Zags were overrated per say, they were the only team coming into the tournament that had a 0 in the loss column, so they're were much deserving of the #1 overall seed. But the points that I made earlier make me skeptical in thinking if the Zags playing in their conference is truly getting them ready to get them to winning it all. I personally think they're capable of doing so, but until I actually see it happen, I'm going to have my doubts.

[@racerfastbears2301]

Baylor would have won it the year before, if it wasn't for covid.... So much for Gonzaga win it the following year....🤣

[@someoneyoudontknow9779]

Killed them on defence

[@Kinzey]

Weird and not so subtle hate for Timme in this one.

[@bluechip6619]

I think you should try doing nba videos as well!!!

[@cgetbusy45]

i’m so glad my home team won we go crazy over sports

[@cw4959]

Yesssssssss

[@Sean-jb5gi]

Easy, they play in the Best Conf and play the best week in an week out so it aint no thang to play the B10, ACC, or SEC

[@terencewinters2154]

Do one on Rodman's rebound impact in the nba 96 sonic championship again another mvp unmentioned because the tv talkers say clap when it goes in. Oh that's been done already ! Well try ben Wallace's impact for the 2004 pistons. Another anomalous team that won through boarding and D. One and done in the non draft sense.

[@bits_for_bytes]

TLDR: Ran the competition then beat a D2 “powerhouse” to seal the deal.

[@Minisoda20]

Spoiler alert: how they won was based off script anyone with 2 eyes an more than 3 IQ pts can see the synchronicities between them n elgin baylors death dead at 86 during the tournament only for baylor to win with 86 pts lol.. yikes (for those with “eyes” to see will understand) same thing repeats in the world of sports where former athletes tied to these things fall into place an people dont bat an eye. For those doubting it be prepared for the upcoming championships in nhl an nba id be surprised if u dont see any. It will happen before or after the championship games but very close to them like vincent jackson. If yall wanna believe the CTE stories then you dont have the “eyes” to see. Wacky year in sports last year with lakers winning the finals on father daughter day after u know whos passed away what a wonderful synchronicity.. jokes on jokes

[@jarvisyoung8350]

Zags were out coached, out played, out matched by a much better team. No excuses matter. Baylor was, by far, the best team in the nation. Sic 'em !

[@MiLaxLive]

They only won because Isaiah Livers got hurt. With their best player healthy, Michigan easily would have won last year

[@itsnghtmre4363]

if you actually thought Gonzaga was going to win it shows that you were just a sheep and did no research. even as a very casual watcher of basketball you could tell that Baylor was the real deal

[@wrath1785]

well, they scored more points than the other team in the national championship game

[@Miamitalentg]

Actual answer : COVID crippled all the good teams

[@karimmcdonald444]

Is Baylor man to man defense the open stance defense the mic Cronin ran at Cincinnati

[@karimmcdonald444]

But do they have open stance principle cause that’s not exactly packline stance

[@nate_kang]

If only UCLA could've made that title game... 😔

[@KWCline91]

Outcome would’ve still been the same. Baylor >

[@nate_kang]

@@KWCline91 yeah prob, but a guy can dream lol

[@unbiascowboy1537]

Y’all definitely deserved to beat Gonzaga that night.

[@MarkFowler80]

I'm a Baylor fan, after the championship game my Cali cousin was so glad that UCLA didn't get pounded by Baylor.

[@racerfastbears2301]

SIC'EM BEARS 🐻

[@seanbolger3986]

in simpler terms: baylor scored more points than gonzaga

[@bradychick6535]

Baylor played excellent defense as well.😁👍

[@racerfastbears2301]

😁 SIC'EM BEARS 🐻

[@rahulmanne9311]

Gonzaga overrated

[@idllnghm]

So true. Not difficult to go undefeated when you play in a cupcake conference.

[@karimmcdonald444]

What’s your reason?

[@jeffdk3837]

@@idllnghm So what about the Out of conference opponents and the tournament itself? Don’t be dense. Baylor was just the better prepared team.

[@unbiascowboy1537]

Ehh idk I just think this Baylor team is underrated. They were the best team I’ve seen in the last 7 years. Gonzaga was just really good but Baylor was special! Everybody was just so focused on Gonzaga that they didn’t recognize Baylor.

[@wsseaweed9373]

@@idllnghm 35th hardest schedule

[@nullnull5839]

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[@iknowmorethanyou4021]

Gonzaga never plays anybody good until the tournament 😩😩😩