Slideshow: Elite Bears’ last stand

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

No. 55 junior guard Pierre Jackson dunks high-five's Baylor fan Cooper Harvill during the NCAA Elite 8 round at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012 against the University of Kentucky. The Bears left the court with a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

During the NCAA Elite 8 matchup against the University of Kentucky, Baylor football head coach Art Briles and former quarterback Robert Griffin III watch the game from the Baylor section of the stands in the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012. The Bears suffered a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

During the NCAA Elite 8 matchup against the University of Kentucky, No. 1 sophomore forward Perry Jones III shoots the ball in the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012. The Bears suffered a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

Bruiser makes the "3-Goggles" sign to the crowd during the NCAA Elite Eight matchup against Kentucky Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. The Bears lost to the Wildcats 82-70. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

No. 14 freshman Deuce Bello attempts to dunk the ball during the NCAA Elite 8 round at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012 against the University of Kentucky. The Bears left the court with a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

Baylor fan Conrad Harvill cheers on the Bears during the NCAA Elite Eight matchup against Kentucky at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012, in Atlanta, Ga. The Bears lost to the Wildcats with a score of 82-70. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

During the NCAA Elite 8 matchup against the University of Kentucky, No. 4 senior forward Quincy Acy leaps up to dunk the ball in the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012. The Bears suffered a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

No. 55 junior guard Pierre Jackson maneuvers around Kentucky players during the NCAA Elite 8 round at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, Mar. 23, 2012. The Bears left the court with a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

During the NCAA Elite 8 matchup against the University of Kentucky, No. 4 senior forward Quincy Acy watches as No. 1 sophomore center Perry Jones III dunks the ball in the Georgia Dome on Friday, Mar. 23, 2012. The Bears suffered a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

The Baylor Courtside Players perform during the NCAA Elite Eight matchup against Kentucky Sunday evening at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Elite 8

During the NCAA Elite 8 matchup against the University of Kentucky, No. 22 junior guard A.J. Walton performs a layup in the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012. The Bears suffered a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

No. 55 point guard Pierre Jackson and No. 4 forward Quincy Acy walk No. 1 forward Pery Jones III to the bench after knocking knees with Kentucky No. 23 forward Anthony Davis during the Elite Eight matchup Sunday afternoon. The Bears lost to the Wildcats with a score of 82-70. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

During the NCAA Elite 8 matchup against the University of Kentucky, No. 4 senior forward Quincy Acy dunks the ball in the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012. The Bears suffered a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

After dunking the ball during the NCAA Elite 8 matchup against the University of Kentucky, No. 4 senior forward Quincy Acy lets out a roar of excitment in the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012. The Bears suffered a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

No. 0 junior guard Gary Franklin dribbles the ball down the court during the Elite Eight matchup against Kentucky in the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012, in Atlanta, Ga. The Wildcats defeated the Bears 82-70. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

No. 22 junior guard A.J. Walton leans down while No. 5 sophomore Brady Heslip and No. 30 freshman forward Quincy Miller watch as Kentucky scores to more points during the Elite Eight matchup Sunday evening. The Bears lost to the Wildcats with a score of 82-70. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

Baylor fans cheer on the Bears during the NCAA Elite Eight matchup against Kentucky at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012, in Atlanta, Ga. The Bears lost to the Wildcats with a score of 82-70. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

No. 20 sophomore forward Logan Lowry leans down while sitting in the fromt row of the student section as Kentucky leads Baylor 42-22 at half-time during the Elite Eight matchup Sunday evening. The Bears lost to the Wildcats with a score of 82-70. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

No. 55 junior guard Pierre Jackson performs a layup during the NCAA Elite 8 round at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, Mar. 23, 2012 against the University of Kentucky. The Bears left the court with a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

No. 34 forward Cory Jefferson, No. 30 forward Quincy Miller, and No. 3 guard Fred Ellis celebrate after No. 5 guard Brady Heslip shoots a three point shot during the Elite Eight matchup against Kentucky. The Bears lost to the Wildcats with a score of 82-70. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

No.41 senior forward Anthony Jones shoots the ball for two points during the Elite Eight matchup against Kentucky on Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. The Bears lost to the Wildcats with a final score of 82-70. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

With a minute left in the NCAA Elite 8 round against the University of Kentucky, No. 4 senior forward Quincy Acy's takes the bench for his final game with the Baylor Bears in the Georgia Dome on Friday, Mar. 23, 2012. The Bears left the court with a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

With a minute left in the NCAA Elite 8 round against the University of Kentucky, No. 22 junior guard A.J. Walton places his hand on No. 4 senior forward Quincy Acy's head as he takes the bench for his final game with the Baylor Bears in the Georgia Dome on Friday, Mar. 23, 2012. The Bears left the court with a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

NCAA Elite Eight Matchup

No. 55 junior guard Pierre Jackson dunks the ball during the NCAA Elite 8 round at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, Mar. 23, 2012 against the University of Kentucky. The Bears left the court with a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor