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Louisville Basketball: Take a look at the Cards’ championship opponent

By Derek Snyder

Nov 15, 2016; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears guard Ishmail Wainright (24) fires up the bench against the Oregon Ducks during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2016; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears guard Ishmail Wainright (24) fires up the bench against the Oregon Ducks during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 23, 2016; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Baylor Bears forward Terry Maston (31) and guard King McClure (22) and guard Wendell Mitchell (1) and guard Jake Lindsey (3) react against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the second half during the 2016 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2016; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Baylor Bears forward Terry Maston (31) and guard King McClure (22) and guard Wendell Mitchell (1) and guard Jake Lindsey (3) react against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the second half during the 2016 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Baylor Bears’ Players to Watch:

The Bears have been on fire to start the 2016-2017 season. Baylor has already won five games and are creeping their way towards being a legitimate top fifteen team. If they can knock off the Cardinals, they will surely achieve that goal by Monday afternoon.

Here are Baylor’s statistical leaders, according to ESPN:

"Manu Lecomte: 34.2 minutes per game, 16.5 points per game, 6 assists per game Jonathan Motley: 31.3 minutes per game, 16 points per game, 7.7 rebounds per game Al Freeman: 30 minutes per game, 14.3 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game Jo Lual-Acuil Jr: 30 minutes per game, 9.3 points per game, 4.5 blocks per game Ismail Wainright: 26.8 minutes per game, 6.8 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game"

These five players have been the backbone of what has brought five wins their way. Not to mention, they already have a 66-49 win over the #4 Oregon Ducks to add to their resume.

Next: Taking a look at Baylor's top new addition

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