Baylor’s basketball team endured a rough 2025 season, finishing outside the NCAA Tournament and landing at No. 44 in Andy Katz’s national power rankings, the lowest spot among 44 teams.
Rebuilding the Roster
Coach Scott Drew is now focused on rebuilding, emphasizing roster retention and player development as the program seeks to restore its former prominence.
The roster reshuffle includes the departure of Tounde Yessoufou, who transferred to St. John’s after his freshman year, while returning guards Isaac Williams and Juslin Bodo Bodo provide continuity for the Bears.
The shifting landscape of college athletics, with conference realignments and name‑image‑likeness opportunities, makes it increasingly difficult for programs to maintain stability, a challenge Baylor is confronting head‑on.
Despite the setbacks, Baylor remains committed to competing at the top of the Big 12 and hopes its rebuilding efforts will translate into a stronger, more cohesive squad in the coming seasons.