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Baylor Basketball Lands Former Big Ten Starter In Transfer Portal

Scott Drew and Baylor had already landed one guard in the transfer portal — Liberty shooter Brett Decker Jr. — and now the Bears landed a very big fish.

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Landing Kayden and Dylan Mingo Is Exactly What Baylor Basketball Needs

Baylor's 2026-27 roster is going to look much different when it fully takes shape. While Scott Drew isn't going to go through a full shuffle as he did this past offseason — losing every scholarship player to either the transfer portal or the NBA Draft — he's going to lose several key fixtures.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 13

Why Brett Decker's Commitment Matters for Baylor Basketball

News broke on Saturday morning that Baylor had reached an agreement with Liberty guard Brett Decker Jr. The sharpshooter was ranked second in the nation in 3-point percentage last season among qualified shooters (47%) and was being sought by teams like Texas Tech, Louisville, and Kentucky.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 11

Three Early Takeaways from Baylor Spring Ball

Baylor football's spring practices are in full swing, and we’ve gathered intel from coaches and players’ post-practice interviews. There is a lot of positive energy around the program, with players citing increased camaraderie among position groups compared to last year, and new coaches bringing fresh ideas and energy.

Baylor to Pursue Recruitment of Alabama Center

Baylor Basketball's offseason is in full swing as roster construction begins for next season, and Head Coach Scott Drew wasted no time setting up a meeting with talented Alabama center Aiden Sherrell.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 10

Baylor Guard Tounde Yessoufou Makes NBA Draft Decision

As Baylor's season came to an end, all eyes were on Cameron Carr and Tounde Yessoufou to see what they were going to do with their future. As the transfer portal opened on Tuesday morning, things have been quiet surrounding both players — until Friday.

Baylor Bears News / The Spun / April 9

Tributes Pouring In After Former Women's College Basketball Star Dies at 35

Tributes are pouring in on social media after a former Baylor Bears women's college basketball star died at 35 years old. Melissa Jones, a standout guard for the Baylor Bears in the late 2000s and early 2010s, has passed away.

Baylor Bears News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / April 7

Willie Nelson to make Baylor University return after 72 years for epic homecoming show

Pretty soon, legendary singer-songwriter Willie Nelson will return to his alma mater, Baylor University, for the first time in over 70 years for a special concert during the summer of 2026.