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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.
A recent lawsuit against the NCAA has granted Caden Powell an additional season of eligibility, illustrating how the association’s new five‑year age‑based model is reshaping scholarship limits for Division I athletes.
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.