Allen Barney

Allen Barney

Joined: Oct 17, 2025

Allen began covering college sports as an intern for InsidetheGators.com for the Florida Gators 2021 football season. He has been a freelance sportswriter for the past four years at newspapers such as the Ocala Gazette, Ocala Star-Banner and GatorBait Media. As a lifelong sports fan, Allen's dream is to cover sports every day.

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears safety Cameren Jenkins (23) against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Iowa State Cyclones forward Brandton Chatfield (33) rebounds the ball around Baylor Bears forward Josh Ojianwuna (17) during the first half in the NCAA men’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

Dec 12, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) drives past defender Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (12) in the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

Bears In The Pros

Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Transfer portal

Nov 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) stands on the court during a time out against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of an NBA Cup game at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Bears In The Pros

A few former Bears are tearing it up on the hardwood.

Dec 6, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew reacts against the Memphis Tigers during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Basketball

Baylor Bears basketball and where they are in the latest NCAA tournament projections from ESPN.

Oklahoma State safety Dylan Smith (11) celebrates recovering a fumble in the third quarter during an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State (OSU) and Tulsa at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.

Football

The Bears are starting their search in the portal.

Ryelan Morris' Instagram

Recruiting

In the end, Morris ends up with Baylor.

Iowa State Cyclones forward Brandton Chatfield (33) rebounds the ball around Baylor Bears forward Josh Ojianwuna (17) during the first half in the NCAA men’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

Basketball

Here is where ESPN predicts Baylor.

Nov 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) defends against Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) during the second half of an NBA Cup game at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Bears In The Pros

Quick review of former Baylor Bears and how they are doing in the NBA following November.

Basketball

Baylor Bears basketball looks to be improving in NCAA tournament projections following a 5-0 start.

Nov 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) reacts to his game winning shot during double overtime against the Chicago Bulls at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Bears In The Pros

Former Baylor Bears basketball players and how they doing in the NBA after one month.

Nov 14, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) controls the ball as Tarleton State Texans guard Jordan Mizell (0) defends during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn ImagesToun

Two Baylor Bears are projected to get drafted in the 2026 NBA draft, one in the first round.

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) high fives the fans in the student section following a game against the UCF Knights at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Recent recruiting visit has Baylor at the top of the list for services of three-star cornerback from Texas

After a 2-0 start, how does Bayor fare in the latest bracketology?

Aug 28, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Miami (OH) RedHawks quarterback Dequan Finn (1) tries to avoid pressure from Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Christian Alliegro (0) during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Article describing how the transfers from Baylor are doing at new schools