Jalon Dixon is a sports journalist with a passion for covering basketball at every level. He has written extensively on men’s and women’s college basketball, as well as the NBA, building a reputation for clear analysis and thoughtful storytelling. His work focuses on the players, programs, and trends shaping the sport, offering readers insight that goes beyond the box score. Whether breaking down a key matchup or highlighting emerging talent, Jalon’s goal is to provide balanced coverage that connects fans to the game’s strategy, culture, and ongoing evolution.
The Baylor Bears strike out on two portal wide receivers while still searching for a go-to pass catcher to support their new starting quarterback DJ Lagway.
The Baylor Bears lose veteran linebacker Phoenix Jackson to the Arkansas Razorbacks, but adds youth with transfer JJ Shelton, signaling a reset at linebacker as the Bears reshape their roster through the portal.
Baylor offers JUCO three-star defensive lineman Kaden Briggs as the Bears look to rebuild their defensive line after multiple portal departures ahead of the 2026 season.
The No. 13 Baylor Bears face uncertainty after scoring leader Taliah Scott suffered a right foot injury against the No. 2Texas Longhorns, leaving major questions about Baylor’s Big 12 outlook moving forward.
Baylor Bears transfer Cameron Carr has emerged as one of college basketball’s biggest 2026 NBA Draft risers, outperforming five-star freshman Tounde Yessoufou with elite scoring, efficiency, and first-round buzz after a breakout start to the season.
Five-star freshman Tounde Yessoufou admits adapting to college basketball has been tougher than expected, and his early-season efficiency issues with the Baylor Bears are now reflected in slipping NBA Draft projections.
The Baylor Bears declined a potential Birmingham Bowl invite after multiple teams backed out, raising questions about optics, recruiting struggles, and fan frustration as the Bears head into a turbulent offseason.
Baylor is among the early contenders for 7-foot Serbian center Lazar Stojkovic, a 2026 prospect drawing national interest. With a growing international track record, the Bears are pushing to add another elite overseas talent to Scott Drew’s roster.
The Texas A&M Aggies landed four-star edge rusher Kaden McCarty, a major early loss for the Baylor Bears' 2027 recruiting class as coach Dave Aranda and the Bears are already falling behind in-state rivals in the first stage of the cycle.
The Baylor Bears suffer another defensive setback with linebacker Jeremy Evans entering the transfer portal, joining multiple departing starters and intensifying the program’s need for immediate help at the position.
Four-star Texas wide receiver London Smith stays loyal to the Baylor Bears and earns high praise from coach Dave Aranda on Signing Day as the Bears’ top 2026 receiver and a likely early contributor in Waco.
The Baylor Bears' 2026 recruiting class has fallen to last among Texas programs after key flips to Michigan and Texas. With just 12 commits and a 5-7 season, coach Dave Aranda must rely on the transfer portal to stabilize the roster and regain momentum.