Basketball 2011

Inaugural hoops preview section

 

Baylor coach Kim Mulkey said Melissa Jones (above), Brittney Griner and Kelli Griffin "have to lead our basketball team. They have the experience, the talent and the knowledge.”
Baylor coach Kim Mulkey said Melissa Jones (above), Brittney Griner and Kelli Griffin "have to lead our basketball team. They have the experience, the talent and the knowledge.”

Lady Bears' motto for 2010: 'Unstoppable'

Baylor enters the season with a full head of steam after last year's epic run which reached the second Final Four in program history.

The Bears are counting on highly recruited 6-foot-11 freshman Perry Jones to make a big impact.
The Bears are counting on highly recruited 6-foot-11 freshman Perry Jones to make a big impact.

After last year's taste, Baylor men want to take full bite

The Bears will never forget the sight of 47,000 fans packed into Houston’s Reliant Stadium. But that loss to Duke left them hungry for more.

Kansas State’s Jacob Pullen  is a dynamic clutch shooting guard who averaged 17.8 points last season.
Kansas State’s Jacob Pullen is a dynamic clutch shooting guard who averaged 17.8 points last season.

Big 12 hoops preview: Men

Tribune-Herald staff writer John Werner predicts how the conference will finish and breaks down each team.

Oklahoma features one of the top guards in the country in senior Danielle Robinson, a lightning-quick dynamo.
Oklahoma features one of the top guards in the country in senior Danielle Robinson, a lightning-quick dynamo.

Big 12 hoops preview: Women

Tribune-Herald staff writer Brice Cherry predicts how the conference will finish and breaks down each team.

Travis Flye (far left) and Taylor Smith (far right) are back from a Region V North championship Highlanders squad that finished 27-5. Former Baylor guard Oscar Griffin (left center) and ex-Georgia gua
Travis Flye (far left) and Taylor Smith (far right) are back from a Region V North championship Highlanders squad that finished 27-5. Former Baylor guard Oscar Griffin (left center) and ex-Georgia guard Ebuka Anyaorah (right center) will bring their Division-I experience to this year’s team.

Reloaded MCC Highlanders expect even more

The McLennan Community College men had a sweet recipe for success last year. And they're overflowing with talent this season.

Sara Stanley (left) is the only returning Highlassie who played significant time last season. Mexia native Krystal Beachum sat out last season with an injury.
Sara Stanley (left) is the only returning Highlassie who played significant time last season. Mexia native Krystal Beachum sat out last season with an injury.

MCC women lack experience, but talent won't be problem

Last year’s injuries are healed, and a young Highlassie team is gearing up for a healthier season.

Midway’s Dianna Jones (left) and Toi Gober played big roles on the Pantherettes’ 2009 state championship team as sophomores, and now they are the clear leaders this season as seniors.
Midway’s Dianna Jones (left) and Toi Gober played big roles on the Pantherettes’ 2009 state championship team as sophomores, and now they are the clear leaders this season as seniors.

Midway's senior tandem looks to relive state title run

A pair of talented sophomores in Dianna Jones and Toi Gober are looking to take last year's lessons and get back to high school basketball’s biggest stage.

John Weeks moves up to head coach at Waco High this season after serving as an assistant. He plans to keep the same up-tempo style in place this season.
John Weeks moves up to head coach at Waco High this season after serving as an assistant. He plans to keep the same up-tempo style in place this season.

Waco's Class 4A triumvirate ready to take on fresh foes

There was a a touch of Waco dominance in the local 4A district last year. But whether the same can happen again this year is anyone’s guess.

 

From the editor

Jim Barnes: This basketball season, we're all expecting an exciting encore

Jim Barnes

The Baylor men and Lady Bears both shined on the national stage in 2010. Getting back there — or beyond — won’t be easy for either squad, but that goal is far from unrealistic.

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