
Scott Drew ponders NBA exit amid college basketball upheaval
Scott Drew is weighing a move to the NBA as the college game faces unprecedented change, yet he remains committed to Baylor’s future.
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Scott Drew is weighing a move to the NBA as the college game faces unprecedented change, yet he remains committed to Baylor’s future.

Analysts outline best‑case, most‑likely and worst‑case outcomes for Baylor football as the program rebuilds under new talent and a challenging schedule.

The NCAA's new five‑year eligibility rule eliminates redshirting and grants athletes a full fifth year, a change that could keep Baylor's talented core together longer while navigating the pressures of name‑image‑likeness deals and a limited NBA draft pipeline.

Starting in the 2026‑27 season, the NCAA will grant athletes five years of eligibility, removing redshirt restrictions and allowing coaches to deploy freshmen more freely. The change has particular implications for Baylor basketball and the broader college sports landscape.

Baylor’s basketball program is shaping a promising crop of prospects who could make noise in the 2027 NBA Draft, with health concerns surrounding Dylan Mingo and a strong family legacy for Elijah Williams.

The New York Knicks selected Cameron Carr in the draft before flipping him to the Los Angeles Lakers, where the front office sees a three‑and‑D prospect with a strong pedigree.

Baylor Athletics reveals a themed schedule that honors local heritage, supports charitable causes, and invites fan participation throughout the 2026 football season.

The departure of Brendan Sorsby has reignited debates over the Big 12’s top quarterback for the 2026 season, with Florida transfer DJ Lagway emerging as a focal point for Baylor’s offense.

Baylor’s 2026‑27 basketball roster boasts 14 scholarship players, highlighted by transfers Kayden Mingo, Isaac Celiscar and Juslin Bodo Bodo, while returning guard Isaac Williams and five‑star prospect Dylan Mingo promise a dynamic offense.

After stints at Southern Illinois and BYU, Kennard Davis Jr. is set to don the Missouri jersey, aiming to contribute as a 3‑point threat and lockdown defender.

From a record‑breaking college stint to a high‑profile media career, Robert Griffin III’s contributions to the game and community keep him in the spotlight for the 2027 Hall of Fame.

Baylor’s head coach Scott Drew navigates a turbulent offseason, retaining key talent while welcoming fresh faces, aiming to restore the program’s former prominence.

After a challenging season, Baylor’s head coach Dave Aranda is banking on quarterback DJ Lagway to bring a turnaround, focusing on health, chemistry and a revamped supporting cast.

St. John's University is reshaping its basketball squad, adding former Baylor standout Tounde Yessoufou and courting Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic, signaling an aggressive push toward championship contention.

Cornerback Kalique Cheeves, a 6'2", 170‑pound transfer from City College of San Francisco, has pledged to Baylor University, adding depth and experience to a secondary that is redefining itself after a wave of departures.

If quarterback DJ Lagway seizes control, the defense reshapes its identity and the backfield finds a new leader, Baylor could break through the playoff barrier in the upcoming season.

Urban Meyer, the former Ohio State coach turned FOX analyst, recently opened up about the turbulence that has surrounded the University of Michigan program over the past months, pointing to sign‑stealing scandals and the dismissal of Sherrone Moore while praising the hiring of Kyle Whittingham.

Baylor University announced the commitment of top-ranked point guard Dylan Mingo, a five-star prospect, to its 2026 roster, highlighting his elite ranking, recent injuries, and family ties to the program.