Baylor men’s basketball dealt with a short rotation and a brand new team last year. The Bears now look to rely on a core of returners to lead them throughout the 2026-27 season.
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Head coach Scott Drew and his reconstructed roster are set to embark on another tournament run after missing the dance last season.
Junior guard Brett Decker Jr. enters a Baylor men’s basketball program that has been defined by its 3-point prowess. He adds to that tradition, shooting 47% from deep last season at Liberty.
The Bears were largely a one-man show in the front court last season. The 2026-27 season will boast two experienced centers in fifth-year Caden Powell and a healthy senior Juslin Bodo Bodo.
After returning to Waco, junior guard Isaac Williams is ready to lead a revamped Baylor roster. With seven new transfers and championship aspirations, the Bears look to build chemistry and take the next step.
Baylor men’s basketball started its 2026-27 season with a bang, taking down preseason No. 1 Florida in an overtime thriller 82-76. Here are some takeaways from the exhibition game.
Junior forward Isaac Celiscar wanted to play for head coach Scott Drew since watching Baylor win the 2021 national championship. After two years at Yale, he is finally joining his “dream school.”
Being a sports fan can lead to some scary moments, whether it is an injury that leaves people wincing at the sight or a final play that has them holding their breath. Take a look at some of the instances that left Baylor fans trembling.
The NCAA penalized former Baylor men’s basketball assistant coach Jared Nuness for thousands of sports bets with a two-year show-cause order.
The true list of Baylor’s top five men’s basketball players of the 21st century.
Baylor guard Will Kuykendall, who came to Waco after two years with the Arizona Wildcats, is back in the transfer portal after a meaningful year with the Bears.
After missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018, the Bears lost seven rotation players and began another ground-up rebuild — this time, with a baseline of continuity.
Mingo, the No. 6 recruit in the 247Sports Composite, brings size and scoring ability to Waco. The Bears have now brought in a top-15 prospect in six straight recruiting classes.
Former national champion and trailblazer Nevil Shed reflects on the current landscape of college basketball.
Chatman, a local product, spent the past three years playing at UAB and McLennan Community College. He led the Blazers with 8.8 rebounds per game in 2025-26.
Celiscar, a Second Team All-Ivy League selection, averaged 13.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists on 57.3/40.7/79.8 shooting splits.
The former five-star recruit led the Bears in steals per game and finished second in points and rebounds. He previously declared for the NBA Draft on April 10.
Lindsey, who played for the Bears from 2015-19, spent the past seven years with the Utah Jazz and Grand Canyon Antelopes.
Mingo, a Penn State transfer, led the Nittany Lions in assists during his lone season in Happy Valley. The 6-foot-3 guard will have three years of eligibility remaining.
Carr, a projected first-round pick, led the Bears in scoring with 18.9 points per game. The 6-foot-5 guard played one season at Baylor after starting his career at Tennessee.
Men’s and women’s basketball each landed their first transfer of the offseason, a Baylor alum competed at the Masters and tennis wrapped up its regular season.
Decker led the Flames in scoring en route to a Conference USA regular-season championship, recording 16.9 points per game on 49.9/47.1/84.8 shooting splits.
The Bears could lose seven of eight rotation players this offseason. To restock the cupboard, head coach Scott Drew will need to return to the transfer portal yet again.
Less than four months after stunning the college sports world, Baylor and James Nnaji are parting ways. The 7-foot center averaged 1.4 points in 8.2 minutes per game.
Baylor men’s basketball falls in the Crown semifinals, acrobatics and tumbling finishes undefeated and baseball racks up strikeouts galore.
Baylor never found its offensive rhythm Saturday afternoon, missing 24 3-pointers in a loss to Oklahoma in the College Basketball Crown semifinals in Las Vegas.
The Bears found themselves with their backs against the wall Thursday night, trailing in the first set across four singles matches. Comebacks from seniors Zsombor Velcz and Luc Koenig ignited the Bears over Utah.
The Bears hopped past Minnesota Wednesday evening 67-48 in their opening game of the College Basketball Crown.
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