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Baylor men's basketball's five biggest issues this offseason

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What happens if Motley doesn't return?

Motley, Baylor's 6-10 all-Big 12 forward, didn't want to talk about his NBA decision after the loss Friday to South Carolina. But with projections suggesting he'll go somewhere in the first round, it makes a lot of business sense for him to go pro as a redshirt junior. Motley was a dynamic double-double machine. Opponents built their defensive schemes around him. Expect a more balanced approach offensively with more of focus on the perimeter if Motley leaves.

Replacing Wainright's leadership

Because Wainright's talents usually didn't translate to scoring, his many contributions sometimes got overlooked outside the program.