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Baylor basketball rises in latest ESPN bracketology projections

Every Tuesday morning, ESPN college basketball analyst Joe Lunardi releases his predictions for the NCAA tournament bracket. In recent weeks, the Baylor Bears (4-1) have hovered around the 7-10 seed range and in the latest iteration, Baylor sits as the #7 seed in the Midwest region.

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Baylor on the short list for sensational 5-star point guard

The Baylor Bears are off to a good start in this young 2025-26 basketball season, winning four of their first five games. In addition, they are enjoying success on the recruiting trail, making the cut as one of four schools on the short list for the services of a 5-star point guard out of talent-rich New York.

College Basketball News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 25

Takeaways from Baylor's loss to St. John's

Following their wire-to-wire victory in their first game of the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, the Bears ran into a buzzsaw, losing to 14th-ranked St.

Palmer Williams News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 25

Baylor punter Palmer Williams named finalist for major award

Not all phases of Baylor football have been good this season, but one thing fans can place their caps on is that punter Palmer Williams will boom the ball.

Michael Trigg News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 25

Baylor TE Michael Trigg named finalist for major award

On Tuesday, it was announced that Baylor TE Michael Trigg was named as a Mackey Award Finalist, which is given to the nation's top tight end. Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq and Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers join Trigg as finalists.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 25

Preview: Baylor basketball vs. St. John's in Game 2 of Players Era Tournament

The Baylor Bears have gotten out to an incredible start in the new season. After losing every player from last season, Scott Drew brought in a new roster and they are gelling incredibly well.

Sawyer Robertson News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 24

Houston coach Willie Fritz scouts Baylor, Sawyer Robertson

Baylor will take the field on Saturday against Houston for its regular-season finale. The Bears must get a win in order to make a bowl game this year, but it won't come easy taking on the Cougars.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 24

Everything Dave Aranda said ahead of Houston, talks future with Baylor

Baylor needs one more win in order to make a bowl game. Head coach Dave Aranda spoke to the media ahead of the Houston game, and here is everything he said.

College Basketball News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 24

Takeaways from Baylor's win over Creighton in Las Vegas

With the holiday season upon us, basketball is heating up both at the professional and collegiate levels. In college basketball, the end of the calendar year means early-season holiday tournaments such as the Battle 4 Atlantis and the Maui Invitational, giving fans high-level hoops and intriguing non-conference matchups.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 23

Preview: Baylor basketball vs. Creighton in Game 1 of Players Era Tournament

The Baylor Bears have gotten out to a 3-0 start in the young season. Scott Drew's new-look roster has done a good job of gelling in the early going, but Baylor has a big test this week.