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.
Browsing: Kayden Mingo
Head coach Scott Drew and his reconstructed roster are set to embark on another tournament run after missing the dance last season.
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.
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.
