Baylor Bears in College Basketball Crown Tournament

0:00On March 24, Baylor earned a spot in the college basketball crown tournament after missing the big dance. The A-Team event kicks off in Las Vegas, and the Bears face Minnesota on Wednesday April 1st in their opener. It's a fresh chance for Baylor to end the season strong against the field of solid squads. Minnesota brings a tough defense, holding opponents to just 68 points per game, while scoring a bit over 70 themselves. They're balanced on offense with several players averaging double figures, led by senior guard, Kay Tyson, and his nearly 20 points a night. Both teams have knocked off top opponents, but stumbled in conference play. Fans are buzzing about a possible rematch if Baylor advances, potentially against Colorado from their own league. The buffs take on Oklahoma first, and while Baylor dominated them by nearly 20 points back in February, it could be a tight one either way. Looking further ahead, the other bracket side features Rutgers, Stanford, West Virginia, and Creighton. Experts see West Virginia, or Creighton, emerging to face the winner in the final.

1:02Baylor's young guns like Cameron Carr, and Town Day Yesafu, could make the difference. With explosive talent and momentum on their side, the Bears live prime to navigate this bracket and grab the crown, turning an underwhelming year. Into a memorable finish.