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Why Baylor still sits in prime position for five-star guard Dylan Mingo

Five-star guard Dylan Mingo is no longer expected to announce his college decision this week, but the Baylor Bears remain firmly positioned as the program to beat.

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Baylor adds a Swiss Army Knife after landing Delaware LB Anthony Crenshaw Jr.

Baylor added its third linebacker via the transfer portal on Monday. After signing both Kedrick Walker and JJ Shelton, the Bears added another player to the room.

Everything Baylor HC Scott Drew said ahead of Texas Tech, TCU games this week

Baylor, 11-6 (1-4), has a chance to get back on track this week with two home games. The Bears will take on one of the best teams in the country on Tuesday when Texas Tech comes to town, and then later in the week, TCU will come to Waco.

Jacob Redding News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 18

Baylor Adds Defensive Back With Connection to One of their Own Stars

Baylor’s defense has found a boost in the secondary, and they did not have to look very far to find him. Jacob Redding is a star at defensive back for the Bears, and had 53 tackles and three interceptions a season ago.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 18

Baylor Adds Versatile Playmaker to Their Offense

Baylor football is looking to add more weapons around who they hope to be their next quarterback. If they were looking at information for DJ Lagway, they did not have to look very far to find someone they might want to put around him.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 18

Baylor Adds Offensive Lineman via Transfer Portal

After a lot of discussion during the week about the quarterback and receiver positions, Baylor football has added a player in the trenches. According to 24/7 Sports, interior offensive lineman Lawson Petty has committed to Baylor.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 18

Baylor Quarterback DJ Lagway Mentioned as a Potential Target at Another School

These are the days in college football. Just when you think you can relax and think you have a good handle on things, it turns out that the craziness of the world could just be getting started.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 17

Baylor Set to Host a Talented Defensive Lineman

Transfer portal season is up and running and things are moving quickly. Teams are recruiting their own players, kids from high school, and kids who are looking for a different opportunity.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / January 14

Baylor Losing Elite Special Teams Player to the Transfer Portal

Baylor’s going to be looking for a new kicker this offseason, as Connor Hawkins has officially entered the transfer portal. The redshirt sophomore was steady all year and quietly one of the most consistent players on the roster, so this isn’t a headline grabber, but it’s still a real loss.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / January 12

Baylor Flips SEC Wide Receiver Commit from Louisville

Baylor picked up a nice win in the portal with the flip of Kentucky transfer wide receiver Hardley Gilmore. He was previously committed to Louisville but made the switch to Waco, giving the Bears another veteran option in the wide receiver room as they continue to reshape the offense.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / January 11

Baylor Added the Former No. 1 JUCO Player in the Country

Baylor has added another body up front with the signing of South Carolina transfer Zavion Hardy. The former No. 1 JUCO prospect in the 2025 class played in just one game this season and didn’t record any stats, but the Bears are clearly betting on what he could become, not what he’s done so far.

James Nnaji News / Hoops Rumors / December 30

NCAA says players who signed NBA contracts won't be granted eligibility

Although the NCAA has granted four years of college eligibility to 2023 second-round pick James Nnaji, who recently enrolled at Baylor, players who have signed NBA contracts will remain ineligible to play college basketball.

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