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Baylor Basketball Considering Lineup Change After Alarming Stat
Michael Rataj's struggles have contributed to Baylor's disappointing season so far.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 2:15pm
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Baylor basketball has had a tough start to the season, with the team struggling to find consistency on both ends of the floor. One concerning stat is that when forward Michael Rataj scores in double figures, Baylor is 7-1, but in their losses to Memphis and TCU, Rataj had 10 points and turned the ball over 7 times. The coaching staff is now considering moving Rataj to the bench in favor of Dan Skillings Jr. in an effort to spark the team and get their season back on track.
Why it matters
Baylor was expected to compete at a high level this season, but their inconsistent play and struggles against top teams have put them in a tough spot. Finding a solution to get Rataj and the rest of the team performing at a higher level is crucial if Baylor wants to turn their season around and make a deep postseason run.
The details
Baylor has struggled to find a third consistent scoring option alongside freshmen Tounde Yessoufou and transfer Cameron Carr. Rataj was expected to provide a boost to the frontcourt, but he has been shooting career-low percentages from the field and 3-point range. In Baylor's most recent loss to TCU, Skillings Jr. started the second half in Rataj's place, and the coaching staff is considering making that a more permanent change to try to spark the team.
- Baylor lost to TCU on Saturday, January 25, 2026.
- Rataj scored 10 points and turned the ball over 7 times in Baylor's losses to Memphis and TCU earlier this season.
The players
Michael Rataj
A forward for Baylor who was expected to provide a boost to the frontcourt, but has struggled with his shooting and turnovers this season.
Tounde Yessoufou
A freshman guard who has been one of Baylor's top scoring options this season.
Cameron Carr
A transfer guard who has also been a dynamic scoring threat for Baylor this season.
Dan Skillings Jr.
A player who started the second half of Baylor's most recent loss to TCU in place of Rataj.
What’s next
The Baylor coaching staff will decide whether to move Rataj to the bench in favor of Skillings Jr. in an effort to spark the team and get their season back on track.
The takeaway
Baylor's struggles this season have highlighted the need for them to find a consistent third scoring option to complement their dynamic duo of Yessoufou and Carr. The potential lineup change involving Rataj is a sign that the coaching staff is willing to make tough decisions to try to turn things around and get Baylor back to competing at a high level.
