
Baylor Basketball to Host Illinois in High‑Profile Exhibition
The Bears will welcome the Illini to State Farm Center on October 23, marking their first meeting since 2020 and setting the stage for a season that could reshape both programs.
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The Bears will welcome the Illini to State Farm Center on October 23, marking their first meeting since 2020 and setting the stage for a season that could reshape both programs.

Baylor’s men’s basketball program will travel to Montreal in August 2026 for a five‑day foreign tour featuring two closed‑door scrimmages against Concordia and Bishop’s Universities. The trip aims to blend returning star Isaac Williams IV with new transfers and top prospects, while veteran coach Scott Drew looks to build on last season’s semifinal run.

Baylor's 2026 foreign tour concluded with a 109-65 triumph over Bishop's University, highlighted by standout performances from Isaac Williams IV and Kayden Mingo and a bench that outscored the opposition.
A look back at Florida’s first national title, the standout performances of Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel and Elijah Williams, and the lasting impact on the program.

In a highly anticipated decision, Tyrone Jamison, a top‑ranked prospect from Louisiana, announced his commitment to Baylor for the class of 2027, narrowing his choice from a list that included LSU, USC, Oklahoma, Iowa and Miami.

A total of 344 William & Mary student-athletes were named to the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the spring semester, highlighting the university's dedication to academic excellence alongside athletic competition.

The 2026 high school football season opens Aug. 21, spotlighting a group of seniors who have already announced their college destinations, including commitments to Texas, Stanford, UCLA and more.

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.

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.

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.

Five-star guard Davion Thompson, ranked No. 22 in the 2027 class, will announce his college decision on June 10. The Link Academy standout, who averages 21.7 points per game in the EYBL Circuit, says Baylor’s development program and coaching staff have impressed him, as he eyes a future in the NBA.

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.