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Baylor Star Tounde Yessoufou Has Plenty of Options After Latest Move

Back on April 10, Baylor true freshman Tounde Yessoufou entered the NBA Draft. Yessoufou was a projected first-round pick for most the season, but as the Bears continued to struggle — and Yessoufou struggled to consistently knock down a three — his stock started to fall.

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Baylor Hires Familiar Face as Basketball General Manager, Assistant Coach

Scott Drew and the Baylor Bears are fully in the offseason, attempting to re-build their roster to get back into the NCAA Tournament. The Bears have already landed two transfers from the portal, and Baylor is looking to add even more in the coming weeks.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 20

Best Baylor Bear Football Players in NFL History

The 2026 NFL draft is just days away and multiple former Baylor Bears are primed to be selected. The draft commonly brings up discussions of which colleges are the best at producing NFL talent.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 19

Three Players Baylor Basketball Should Still Target in the Transfer Portal

Scott Drew has done an excellent job so far in utilizing the transfer portal to construct next year's roster. His best portal acquisition in recent memory, Kayden Mingo will be a great presence for Baylor while hopefully luring his brother Dylan into the fold at the same time.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 18

Baylor's 2027 Recruiting Class Grows as Bears Gain Commitment Over Rival TCU, Houston

Baylor added the sixth commitment to its 2027 recruiting class on Friday night when three-star offensive lineman Hudson Whitenight committed to the Bears over TCU and Houston.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 17

Baylor on the Verge to Steal Offensive Line Prospect Away From TCU, Houston

The Baylor Bears appear to be on the verge of stealing an in-state prospect away from some Big 12 foes. Rivals' Sam Spiegelman recently placed a recruiting prediction in favor of Baylor to land three-star offensive lineman Hudson Whitenight over both TCU and Houston.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 16

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.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 14

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 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.

Dave Aranda News / Yardbarker / March 31

Dave Aranda, Baylor may have found DJ Lagway successor

Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears have to be very excited about their most recent commitment.

Texas A&M gets massive commitment from five-star EDGE Zyron Forstall

Ole Miss HC Pete Golding breaks silence on tampering accusations

Ohio State positioned for NFL Draft feat not seen since 1967

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / March 31

Four-Star Quarterback Luke Babin is Headed to Baylor

The Baylor Bears picked up a major piece for the future this week, landing a commitment from four-star quarterback Luke Babin. Babin, a Texas native, brings a strong recruiting profile to Waco.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / March 30

Baylor Basketball is Locking in on a New Five-Star Prospect

The Baylor Bears are already looking toward the future and targeting one of the top young prospects in the country. Five-star recruit Xavier Young, the No.