The Bears have stumbled out of the gates to begin conference play, as new players struggle to jell amid injuries and roster turnover.

Junior center Juslin Bodo Bodo has yet to play for the Bears this season due to an upper arm injury. Following the signing of Barcelona center James Nnaji, the High Point transfer will medically redshirt for the season.

With a new style this season the Bears have found themselves taking a ‘pack-the-line’ approach to bring defensive prowess back to Waco.

The Bears replaced every scholarship player this offseason. They’ll face their first major test Sunday against Washington.

The Bears took to Germany this summer to represent the United States in the World University Games, hosted by International University Sports Federation (FISU).

The 6-foot-10 Midway High School graduate is a fluid athlete with a high motor. He led the Owls in scoring during AAC play.

The two-time Big South Defensive Player of the Year has led the nation in offensive rebounding percentage and the Big South in blocks.

The 7-foot big man started in all 71 games his first two seasons at High Point, averaging 6.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.