“I definitely want to play in the NBA and that’s why I’m staying in shape as much as possible,” Bandoo said. “I’m working on my game and that’s why I’m studying guys like Kobe Bryant. I haven’t really thought about college basketball because the more I think about it I get a little sad. I’m just trying to keep my life moving forward.”

All three of Baylor’s seniors have stayed in touch with their teammates and coaches via long distance phone calls, texts and social media. Last weekend, many of them connected for a group chat and talked about how they had wanted to be in Houston for the South regional finals with a shot to play for the Final Four.

Though it doesn’t replace playing together, communicating with teammates has been therapeutic for all of the Baylor players.

“We just talked to each other and made each other laugh,” Bandoo said. “We talked about playing basketball, things that are happening in the world. March Madness is unpredictable every year, but I think we would have had a great shot (to win the national championship). We were just eager to get back and rolling again.”

At the same time, Bandoo wanted his teammates to know that he’s thinking about them constantly and wants them to be careful as the coronavirus sweeps across the country.