But Baylor’s national championship season didn’t come out of nowhere. A single-elimination tournament with 68 teams is going to lead to chaos where brackets are imperfect and some teams get easier paths to the Final Four. Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert reacts during the first half. (AP Photo/AJ Mast), Basketball fans pose infant of a Final Four logo before Baylor plays Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament championship basketball game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Monday, April 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Gonzaga fans watch team introductions during the NCAA Final Four college championship basketball game between Gonzaga and Baylor during a watch party at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash., Monday, April 5, 2021. The Baylor administration is equally committed to Drew and the powerful basketball program he’s built. After taking over a program wrecked by the murder of Patrick Dennehy by former teammate Carlton Dotson in 2003 and an attempted cover-up of NCAA rules violations by former coach Dave Bliss, Drew led the Bears to their first NCAA tournament berth in 20 years in 2008 and they’ve been a consistent Top 25 team since then. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua holds the trophy after the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Gonzaga head coach Mark Few reacts on the bench during the first half of the championship game against Baylor in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Baylor Bears celebrate after beating the Gonzaga Bulldogs to win the men's national championship. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor head coach Scott Drew, right, celebrates after the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 86-70. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor head coach Scott Drew watches during the first half of the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 86-70. Places best explored by foot, all day and sometimes for several days. The pressure of performing every game also leads to some favorites getting knocked off by a great night from an unexpected opponent. Baylor guard Mark Vital passes the ball as Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard defends during the first half. Alcindor would have to be constantly doubled and any John Wooden team will exploit that. With both big guys … Calculate your rate now. 12-ranked 2021 class coming to campus, featuring five-star forward Kendall Brown and a pair of four-star recruits in forward Jeremy Sochan and guard Langston Love. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) celebrates after making a basket during the second half of the championship game against Baylor in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Illinois rallied and tied the game when Williams hit a three and would go on to win in overtime. Tribune-Herald staff writer Tommy Witherspoon contributed to this story. Except the Wolfpack somehow stayed close and stunned the Cougars on a last-second dunk by Lorenzo Charles. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) celebrates with teammate guard Adam Flagler (10) during the second half of the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) blocks a shot by Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert during the second half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It’s a very familiar tale to Scott, one that he’s emulated to an even higher degree of success at Baylor. Additionally, Baylor has Rivals.com’s No. Refinance rates at 2.06% APR. But like the 1991 UNLV team, Kentucky got to the Final Four and were facing a team looking for revenge from the previous season. Frank Kaminsky's 20 points and a go-ahead, 3-pointer by Sam Dekker with less than two minutes left keyed the upset as the Wildcats went home two wins short of the championship. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor guard MaCio Teague (31) shoots over Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) and forward Corey Kispert during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Blue Devils would roll into the championship game against Connecticut, but the Huskies stayed close and made the key plays late to win by three and end Duke's 32-game win streak. It doesn’t get higher than the national championship. Baylor won 86-70. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Houston only lost to Syracuse and Virginia early in the season before running off a 25-game win streak entering the Final Four. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Baylor hoping national championship has far-reaching ripple effect, from new arena to enrollment, Watch the first person to dive from a moving hot air balloon, Watch now: Nicki Collen talks about taking over at Baylor, Nine major sports unions oppose voting rights curbs, Falcons taking trade calls on Julio Jones ahead of NFL Draft, Watch now: Champion Baylor Bears return to Waco with fans waiting at airport. During my dad’s duration there, I saw how many people he impacted and the effect he had on their lives, and I think it’s been like that with us.”. It wasn't a question of if they would repeat, but by how much. So while the nets are cut down every April and a champion is crowned, that doesn't mean the best team won. Men’s Basketball. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor forward Flo Thamba fights for a loose ball with Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola's 101-year-old … Baylor won 86-70. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor guard Jordan Turner cuts down the net after the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. We’ve been fortunate to have the leadership and vision of President Livingstone and Mack Rhoades. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports.com. The Missouri Tiger athletic caravan stop at Chicken N Pickle Tuesday night signified the shift going on in sports – venues approaching full capacity. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) shoots between Gonzaga forward Anton Watson, left, and guard Andrew Nembhard (3) during the second half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 86-70. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Baylor fans walk to the stadium before Baylor played Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament championship basketball game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Monday, April 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) celebrates at the end of the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Enjoy unlimited articles at one of our lowest prices ever. “We’ve been able to help them with job recommendations and be a resource in their lives. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Gonzaga forward Drew Timme loses control of the ball in front of Baylor guard MaCio Teague (31) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Their three wins in the conference tournament were by a combined 75 points. The Wildcats reeled off 34 wins ahead of Selection Sunday with only a few scares in their unbeaten run through the SEC. Sophomore forward Elton Brad was the star with Trajan Langdon and William Avery providing the scoring from the backcourt. (AP Photo/AJ Mast), Fans pose with a mock championship trophy before Baylor plays Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament championship basketball game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Monday, April 5, 2021. Kids that are 9 years old now could be saying they always wanted to be like Jared Butler, Davion Mitchell, Mark Vital and MaCio Teague.”. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Jonathan Tchatchoua and Flo Thamba aren’t cutting it here. Baylor won 86-70. It’s been the same way for Drew’s players over the last 18 years. Consecutive losses to St. John's and Syracuse were the only two defeats during the regular season as they navigated a difficult Big East schedule. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) fouls Baylor guard Adam Flagler (10) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) drives to the basket ahead of Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor guard Jared Butler is introduced before the game. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), A Baylor fan cheers before the start of the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor guard Jared Butler celebrates with a piece of the net after the Bears defeated Gonzaga to win the national championship. It was a place they could always return. They were first ranked No. Baylor players celebrates after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Flo Thamba, the coolest name on the floor, gets to the line and makes one of two free throws. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) hugs Jalen Suggs (1) as Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) looks on at the end of the championship game against Baylor in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 86-70. Baylor guard Jared Butler gives head coach Scott Drew (left) a head rub after returning home from Indianapolis following the program’s NCAA championship win. Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua dunks the ball during the second half. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. “Hopefully the world was able to see what great student-athletes we have at Baylor, and through our play see the mission of our university, which is to help young people spiritually, academically, character-wise and athletically,” Drew said. While they played in the West Coast Conference, they supplemented that less-challenging schedule with non-conference games against Kansas, Virginia, Iowa and West Virginia. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Baylor forward Flo Thamba is fouled by Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) while driving to the basket during the second half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 86-70. Baylor won 86-70. The Bears jumped on them early and rolled to a convincing win. John Calipari built this team with one-and-done talents Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker, and Trey Lyles – all future first-round picks – teaming with twin guards Aaron and Andrew Harrison, who were veterans as sophomores, and junior Willie Cauley-Stein, another first-round NBA draft pick. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola's 101-year-old … 2 in the Associated Press poll. “Like reaching certain milestones, performance incentives like reaching the Sweet 16, Elite Eight, winning the championship, very similar to all coaches throughout the country.”. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor head coach Scott Drew watches from the bench during the first half of the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 86-70. Baylor guard Jared Butler celebrates after the Bears' win over Gonzaga. After that, it was over. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor fans celebrate during the second half of the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. ... President Linda Livingstone and junior center Flo Thamba were in attendance for the presentation, where Thamba gave Cornyn a commemorative basketball. Baylor forward Flo Thamba and Gonzaga forward Anton Watson and guard Jalen Suggs battle for a loose ball in the first half. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor forward Flo Thamba, center, fights for a loose ball with Gonzaga forward Anton Watson, left, and guard Jalen Suggs, right, during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Baylor Bears celebrate after beating the Gonzaga Bulldogs. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Baylor guard Mark Vital holds the trophy after the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Valparaiso recorded 20-win seasons eight of nine years with six NCAA tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 berth in 1998. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Players jump for the opening tipoff at the start of the championship game between Gonzaga and Baylor in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. “I thought we could do the same thing here at Baylor. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Baylor guard MaCio Teague (31) shoots over Gonzaga forward Anton Watson during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. “You go into every game thinking you have a game plan that can win and that you get separation if things work out,” Drew said. Baylor forward Flo Thamba reacts after blocking a shot during the first half. Baylor guard Mark Vital celebrates on the court after the Bears' win. (AP Photo/Young Kwak). Baylor forward Flo Thamba blocks a shot by Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert during the first half. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor players celebrate on the court after the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) blocks a shot by Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert. Places where God’s grandeur overwhelms you. Baylor head coach Scott Drew walks off the court after the championship game against Gonzaga last Monday night. Baylor guard Jared Butler celebrates with fans in the stands after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs to win the national title. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) drives around Gonzaga guard Aaron Cook, left, during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor guard Mark Vital cuts down the net after the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Cougars' high-flying performance against No. The Bears could also prosper in the transfer market following their national championship season. We didn’t even have to be lucky because our guys were so dominant this entire tournament.”. Since 2008, the Bears have reached the NCAA tournament nine times with the 2010 and 2012 Elite Eight berths preceding Sweet 16 berths in 2014 and 2017. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) shoots over Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) during the second half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor head coach Scott Drew directs his team during the first half of the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. “We certainly appreciate the way they have won, and won the right way. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Baylor guard Adam Flagler is fouled by Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor guard Adam Flagler drives to the basket against Gonzaga's Corey Kispert during the first half. We’ve talked about where we came from to where we are now, but ours was a lot smoother. The New Old Guys: A Baylor Baseball Series. Baylor won 86-70. Baylor also had enormous incentive after the 2020 NCAA tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Just watch his teams play, and he has an incredible ability for eternal optimism. In the title game against Baylor, the Bulldogs appeared to lack energy and the cohesiveness they had all season. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) gets a hug from teammate forward Corey Kispert, left, as Drew Timme (2) looks on at the end of the championship game against Baylor in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. College basketball's way-too-early men's preseason top 25 for 2021-22, Don't let loss to Baylor detract from what coach Mark Few has done at Gonzaga, 2021 Gonzaga Bulldogs among seven best men's basketball teams without NCAA Tournament title. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Gonzaga cheerleaders perform in front of fans before the NCAA Final Four college championship basketball game between Gonzaga and Baylor during a watch party at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash., Monday, April 5, 2021. And while the upsets and great performances for three weeks create memories for fans and players, the event isn't necessarily the best way to determine a national champion. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi drives to the basket ahead of teammate guard Jalen Suggs (1) and Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Larry Johnson was a dominant inside presence with the backcourt of Greg Anthony and Anderson Hunt providing outside threats. Suggs makes a layup, and that’s an exchange that Gonzaga will take. I don’t. Starting center Flo Thamba is expected to return while freshman guard LJ Cryer and 7-0 forward Zach Loveday are talented prospects. But at the end of the day, there is so much more about Scott that is important to Baylor. Baylor guard Davion Mitchell shoots the ball over Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi during the first half. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) blocks a shot by Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The second unbeaten to reach the title game since Indiana had its perfect season in 1976, the Bulldogs were dominant in the regular season and topped the nation in scoring with All-Americans Drew Timme and Corey Kispert leading the way. 15 of 125. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Gonzaga fans react while watching the NCAA Final Four college championship basketball game between Gonzaga and Baylor during a watch party at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash., Monday, April 5, 2021. Baylor won 86-70. After leading the Bears to their first national championship in school history Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the 50-year-old Drew remains committed to Baylor for the long term. “Scott models what we are about at Baylor in terms of our Christian mission, and we look forward to Scott being our coach for many more years to come,” Livingstone said. Baylor guard Mark Vital goes for a rebound against Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) during the first half. “We played well the entire tournament, much like we did prior to the (COVID-19) pause. The Blue Devils would frustrate the Rebels by largely nullifying Johnson. Baylor won 86-70. Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) celebrates with teammates during the first half. Their only loss in the regular season was a two-point defeat to Cincinnati in November.

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