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Baylor Basketball is FAILING in March, WHY Can't They Be Like Tom Izzo's Michigan State Program?

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Episode 684

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It's a valid point to compare how different programs capitalize on national championship success. While Baylor's 2021 title was a historic achievement, their subsequent trajectory has differed from, for example, Michigan State's post-2000 period. Here's a breakdown of the factors at play:

Factors Contributing to Baylor's Situation:

• Big 12 Competition:
  • The Big 12 conference is consistently one of the toughest in college basketball. This relentless competition makes deep tournament runs and consistent high-level performance extremely challenging.
  • This constant high level of competition takes a toll on teams.
• Tournament Volatility:
  • March Madness is inherently unpredictable. Even championship-caliber teams can face early exits due to the single-elimination format.
  • Any team can be upset on any given night.
• Roster Turnover:
  • Modern college basketball is heavily influenced by the transfer portal and NIL deals. This can lead to rapid roster turnover, making it difficult to maintain consistent team chemistry and performance.
  • This has made it much harder to keep teams together for long periods of time.
• Maintaining Elite Status:
  • It's incredibly difficult to sustain the level of dominance required to consistently reach Final Fours and win championships.
  • Even great programs have periods of time where they are not at the peak of their powers.

Differences from Michigan State:

• Michigan State, under Tom Izzo, has established a long-term culture of consistent tournament success. Even when not winning championships, they've consistently been a factor.
• While Baylor has reached high peaks, maintaining that level of consistency has been a challenge.

Key Takeaways:

• While Baylor's post-championship results might not have reached the same heights as their 2021 run, Scott Drew has still built a consistently strong program.
• The current landscape of college basketball presents unique challenges to maintaining consistent dominance.

In essence, while the goal is always to build on championship success, various factors can influence a program's trajectory.

 

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Published on 9 months ago