2000-01 record: 10-20; 3-13 in Big 12 (11th) Final Ranking: NR Postseason: None. RETURNING LEADERS Points: Greenleaf 10.6 ppg | Rebounds: Davis 6.1 rpg | Assists: Greenleaf 2.6 apg | FG %: Davis 53.1% | 3pt %: Sayman 37.7% | FT %: Sayman 83.7% 00-01 Stats: Baylor | Big-12

		Thursday, Nov. 1 The biggest key is replacing DeMarcus Minor, the Bears' point guard a year ago. Three players who must step up in that area are Matt Sayman, Wendell Greenleaf and New Mexico transfer Kevin Henry, a big addition to the backcourt. The Bears play great defense, but this year they have to be more consistent from the perimeter if they want to move up in the Big 12.

Outlook
Third-year coach Dave Bliss, who needs two victories to reach the 500 mark, hopes the Bears can continue their turnaround that carried them to an NIT berth and the fourth-best record in school history (19-12).

They'll have to do so without their two best players from last season - versatile forward Terry Black (15.4 ppg, 8.4 rpg) and guard DeMarcus Minor (15.2 ppg, 5.9 rpg). The plan is for freshman forward Lawrence Roberts, who can play outside or near the basket, to help offset the loss of Black. Roberts will have to provide consistency and intensity to do that.

Senior forward Greg Davis (9.2 ppg, 6.1 rpg) and sophomore center R.T. Guinn, who played for Bliss during his final season at New Mexico, could give the Bears a solid frontline. That unit could be even better if sophomore forward Logan Kosmalski (6.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg) builds on a strong freshman season.

In the backcourt, sophomore Matt Sayman (4.9 ppg, 1.5 apg) should take over for Minor. However, he won't be asked to score nearly as much. Just run the offense and distribute the ball. Junior Wendell Greenleaf (10.6 ppg, 2.6 apg) has the capacity to score. But Bliss is excited about another of his former New Mexico players, senior Kevin Henry. The 6-2 Henry started for two seasons at New Mexico and set the school single-season record for 3-pointers (102) as a sophomore under Bliss. You know Henry will have the green light with the Bears.

What we like: Bliss took his winning reputation and has begun to turn around a program that has been a non-factor for years. The Bears beat two top-10 teams last season and secured a postseason berth, an accomplishment few people saw coming. Even with the losses of Black and Minor, Bliss seems genuinely excited about the mix of talent. Guinn and Roberts should provide an instant boost, which is essential considering the Bears could struggle early getting accustomed to life without their two stars.

What we don't like: Sustaining success at a program such as Baylor's is never easy. And starting the season without a veteran point guard doesn't help. In addition, there is no guarantee all the new faces will mesh quickly, if at all. And don't expect this team to sneak up on any of its Big 12 brethren this season. Not a chance.

The bottom line: Let's immediately address the issue of this team's ability to secure a postseason berth. Barring a surprising run in the conference tournament, the Bears won't get into the NCAA Tournament, which is the logical next step after last season. However, if the Bears can again pile up victories against soft non-conference teams and steal some victories in conference play, they should get back to the NIT.

Key Players Returning
Player	Yr.	Pos.	Ht./Wt.	Comment
Wendell Greenleaf	Jr.	G	6-2/190	PTS: 10.6 | REB: 2.6 | AST: 2.6
Logan Kosmalski	So.	F	6-8/210	PTS: 6.1 | REB: 3.7 | AST: 0.5
Chad Elsey	Sr.	G	6-7/210	PTS: 6.8 | REB: 1.9 | AST: 1.2
Greg Davis	Sr.	F	6-9/225	PTS: 9.2 | REB: 6.1 | AST: 1.5

Key Losses
Player	Pos.	Ht./Wt.	Comment
Terry Black	F	6-5/215	PTS: 15.4 | REB: 8.4 | AST: 3.2
DeMarcus Miner	G	6-4/215	PTS: 15.1 | REB: 5.9 | AST: 4.5

Baylor Signings
Player	Pos.	Ht.	High School/College
Lawrence Roberts	F	6-8	Houston/Lamar
Kenny Taylor	G	6-3	Sugar Land/Willowridge (Texas)
Rod Nealy	G/F	6-6	Houston-McLennan CC
John Lucas	G	5-11	Houston-Bellaire
Dandrick Jones	G	6-3	Dallas, Texas/Kimball